Listen
Dreamgirls [Original Soundtrack] Lyrics
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To the song here in my heart
A melody I start
But can't complete
Listen
To the sound from deep within
It's only beginning
To find release
Oh, the time has come
For my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own
All cause you won't
Listen....
Listen
I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried
To say what's on my mind
You should have known
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you gave to me
But now I gotta find, my own...
You should have listened
There is someone here inside
Someone I thought had died
So long ago
Oh, I'm screaming out and my dreams'll be heard
They will not be pushed aside or worse
Into your own
All cause you won't
Listen...
Listen
I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried
To say what's on my mind
You should have known
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you gave to me
But now I gotta find, my own...
I don't know where I belong
But I'll be moving on
If you don't....
If you won't....
Listen
To the song here in my heart
A melody I start
But I will complete
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you think you gave to me
But now I've gotta find, my own...
My own...
"Listen" is a song from the 2006 musical film Dreamgirls. The song serves as a critical turning point for the lead character Deena Jones. In the film, Deena sings the song with fierce emotion and passion in response to her husband Curtis not supporting her desire to pursue a solo career. The song is about speaking up and taking control of one's life by finding the strength to stand up and be heard. The lyrics detail the internal struggle of someone who feels unheard, but as the song progresses, it becomes a rallying cry for self-empowerment.
The first verse of the song describes the singer's struggle to complete a melody within their heart. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for an individual's desire to express themselves but not being able to find the courage to do so effectively. However, the lyrics change in the second verse, where the singer declares that they are "not at home in my own home" and that they are done believing someone who did not listen to them. These lines suggest that the song's message is about how others can stifle and restrict an individual's growth, making it essential to speak up and be heard.
Overall, "Listen" is a powerful and empowering song that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and find the strength to stand up for themselves. Its soaring vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and dynamic score make it a standout track that has resonated with audiences all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen
Pay attention and hear me out
To the song here in my heart
To the music that fills my soul
A melody I start
A tune that I compose
But can't complete
But I can't finish
To the sound from deep within
To the voice that comes from within me
It's only beginning
It's just the beginning of something bigger
To find release
To find a way to express myself
Oh, the time has come
The moment has arrived
For my dreams to be heard
For my ambitions and aspirations to be acknowledged
They will not be pushed aside and turned
I won't let anyone ignore or dismiss them
Into your own
Or make them their own
All cause you won't
Just because you refuse
Listen....
To listen to what I have to say
I am alone at a crossroads
I am uncertain of my direction in life
I'm not at home in my own home
I feel out of place even in the comfort of my own surroundings
And I've tried and tried
I've attempted multiple times
To say what's on my mind
To express my thoughts and emotions
You should have known
You should have understood
Oh, now I'm done believing you
I no longer have faith in your support
You don't know what I'm feeling
You don't comprehend my thoughts and emotions
I'm more than what you made of me
I have more potential than you've given me credit for
I followed the voice you gave to me
I adhered to your influence and guidance
But now I gotta find, my own...
But now I need to discover my own direction
There is someone here inside
There is a part of me that is hidden
Someone I thought had died
A section of me that I believed was gone
So long ago
A long time in the past
Oh, I'm screaming out and my dreams'll be heard
I'm shouting out and I won't be silenced until my ambitions are recognized
They will not be pushed aside or worse
I won't let my aspirations be ignored or suppressed
I don't know where I belong
I'm unsure of where I fit in
But I'll be moving on
But I will continue forward
If you don't....
If you don't acknowledge and support me
If you won't....
If you refuse to do so
A melody I start
A tune I create
But I will complete
And I will find a way to finish it
My own...
My own path and journey
Contributed by Aiden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Listen
To the song here in my heart
A melody I start but can't complete
Listen
To the sound from deep within
It's only beginning to find release
Oh, the time has come
For my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own, all 'cause you won't listen
Listen
I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried
To say what's on my mind
You should have known
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I've followed the voice you gave to me
But now I've got to find my own
You should have listened
There is someone here inside
Someone I thought had died so long ago
Oh, I'm screamin out
And my dreams will be heard
They will not be pushed aside or worse
Into your own, all 'cause you won't listen
Listen
I am alone at a crossroads
I'm not at home in my own home
And I've tried and tried
To say what's on my mind
You should have known
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I've followed the voice you gave to me
But now I've got to find my own
I don't know where I belong
But I'll be moving on
If you don't, if you won't
Listen
To the song here in my heart
A melody I start but I will complete
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't know what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I've followed the voice you think you gave to me
But now I've got to find my own, my own
@goaway5300
Ok, but Beyonce slayed with that Cleopatra look.
@JEBVIXXEN720
It's a great shirt though
@luanalima4491
Pp
@toniw1961
yeah she did!!!
@kellylloyd3093
Ikr
@Starrrrlee
YUSS
@TONGANMUViiEZ
It ain't a talent show until at least one person auditions with this song.
@rowzeeistyra
Oh my god yas hahahaha
@neghiethervil5606
🤣 Truer words have never been spoken.
@gusteree
Facts!