In early 2000, both Roberson and Luckett were replaced with Williams and Farrah Franklin; however, Franklin quit after five months, leaving the group as a trio. Their third album, Survivor (2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious. In 2001, they announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers. The trio reunited three years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier (feat. T.I. & Lil' Wayne)". Since the group's official disbandment in 2006, Knowles, Rowland and Williams have reunited several times, including at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and 2018 Coachella festival.
Destiny's Child has sold more than sixty million records worldwide to date. Billboard ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time, the ninth most successful artist/band of the 2000s, placed the group 68th in its All-Time Hot 100 Artists list in 2008 and in December 2016, the magazine ranked them as the 90th most successful dance club artist of all time. The group was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and once for Best R&B Song.
My Heart Still Beats
Destiny's Child Lyrics
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And I close my eyes
You're whispering
And I start to cry
You feel so good
You're so beautiful
For as long as you live
Don't let me go
Just hold me
Touch me
Feel me
As long as you love me
Reach for me
And need me
If you could trust me
And teach me
Never let go of me
Because you're half of me
My heart still beats
Looking in the eyes
The eyes of love
And I hold your face
And I see the sun
And I taste your kiss
And you touch my soul
And I'm feeling things
I never felt before
Just hold me
Touch me
Feel me
Long as you love me
Reach for me
And need me
If you could trust me
And teach me
Never let go of me
Because you're half for me
My heart still beats
I am feeling
What they call pure love
I never knew feelings like this could exist inside of me
I'm soaring
Emotions exploding
I don't wanna live another day, if you're not here with me
Just hold me
Touch me
Feel me
As long as you love me
Reach for me
Need me
If you could trust me
Teach me
Never let go of me
Because you're half of me
My heart still beats
Because you're half of me
My heart still beats
Oh, yeah
My heart still beats
(Ha)
I will survive abandonment
(Ha)
I will survive a broken heart
(Ha)
I will survive loneliness
The song "My Heart Still Beats" by Destiny's Child is a romantic, soulful ballad that expresses the deep connection and love between two people. The lyrics are simple and heartfelt, but also very powerful in their emotional impact. The song opens with the singer being held by her lover, who is whispering sweet nothings in her ear. This causes her to cry, not out of sadness, but out of the overwhelming feelings of love and joy she is experiencing.
Throughout the song, the singer urges her lover to never let her go, to hold her, touch her, and feel her, as long as they love each other. She also asks her lover to reach for her, need her, trust her, and teach her, emphasizing the importance of communication and trust in a relationship. The chorus is a declaration of how deeply intertwined their hearts are, with her heart still beating because he is half of her.
The overall message of the song is one of passion and devotion, a plea to hold onto love and never let it go. The lyrics are emotive and sincere, conveying the depth of feeling and connection between the two lovers. The melody takes its cues from classic soul and R&B, with a slow, steady tempo and soaring vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
You're holding me
I feel safe and loved in your embrace
I close my eyes
I trust you completely and can surrender to you
You're whispering
Your words of affection and reassurance calm me
And I start to cry
My emotional release is a testament to the depth of my feelings for you
You feel so good
Your touch and presence bring me immense joy
So beautiful
You are a treasure to me and I admire you greatly
For as long as you live
I hope you never leave me, as I cannot bear the thought of losing you
Don't let me go
I need your love and support to thrive and be happy
Just hold me
Please don't let go of me, I need your physical and emotional comfort
Touch me
Your touch is a reminder that I am loved and cherished
Feel me
Connect with me on a deep level to strengthen our bond
As long as you love me
I vow to forever love and cherish you as long as you reciprocate
Reach for me
I am here for you, always willing to offer my love and support
And need me
I want to be a source of comfort and strength for you as well
If you could trust me
Our relationship depends on trust and I hope I have earned yours
And teach me
Let's learn and grow together, as partners in love and life
Never let go of me
I can't bear the thought of losing you, please stay with me forever
Because you're half of me
You complete me and I am not whole without you
My heart still beats
My love for you is unwavering and strong, despite any obstacles we may face
Looking in the eyes
When I gaze into your eyes, I see the depth of our love and connection
The eyes of love
Our love for each other is evident in the way we look at each other
I hold your face
I cherish your physical presence and affection
And I see the sun
Being with you is like experiencing the brightness and warmth of the sun
And I taste your kiss
Your kiss is the perfect representation of our love and passion for each other
You touch my soul
Your love and affection reach deep within me, touching my very essence
I'm feeling things
This love is stirring emotions within me that I never thought possible
I've never felt before
Our love is unique and special, unlike any other experience in my life
Because you're half of me,
Our connection is a fundamental part of who I am
I am feeling
My emotions for you are genuine and intense
What they call pure love
Our love is untainted and free of any ulterior motives
I never know
I never believed in love like this before I met you
Feelings like this
Being in love with you is a new and wonderful experience for me
Could exist
I never thought I was capable of experiencing such a deep, all-encompassing love
Inside of me
My love for you is a part of who I am and is rooted in me
I'm soaring
Being with you makes me feel free, alive, and happy
Emotions exploding
Our love is a powerful force, sparking a plethora of emotions within me
I don't want to live
Life without you seems unbearable and empty
Another day if you're
Spending each day with you is a treasure and I never want to lose that
Not here with me
Your presence is a source of comfort and joy for me, and I need you in my life
Because you're half of me,
You are an integral part of my life and identity
My heart still beats
My love for you is the heartbeat of my existence, constant and unchanging
My heart still beats
My love for you is the very essence of my being, an unbreakable bond
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Beyonce Knowles
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