Headley began playing the music of her native country at a young age, including calypso, reggae and soca. She moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana in the United States at the age of fifteen when her father was offered a job as pastor of McKee Street Church of God (in Anderson, Indiana).
After graduating from Northrop High School, Headley attended Northwestern University to study communications and musical theatre. In 1997, she played Nala in The Lion King, the Broadway musical. Headley's performance was well-received and she then originated the title role in the Broadway adaptation of Aida, earning the Tony Award for Best Actress in 1999.
Headley released her debut album, This Is Who I Am, in October 2002 on RCA Records. Although its first single, "He Is", was not very successful, the second single, "I Wish I Wasn't", achieved moderate success and earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Headley was also nominated for Best New Artist.
On September 6, 2003, Headley married Brian Musso, formerly of the New York Jets. Her second album, In My Mind, was delayed due to the various executive shake-ups associated with RCA parent BMG's merger with Sony, and Headley joked that it should have been called Caught Up instead. Under BMG North America chairman/CEO Clive Davis for the first time, Headley released the album in January 2006. The title track was released as the first single; it was produced by India.Arie collaborator Shannon Sanders, and its music video was directed by Diane Martel. The song reached number-one on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.
Am I Worth It
Heather Headley Lyrics
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Imagining that you're here, holding me,
See to have your heart in my possession would mean everything,
But would you rather live loveless, or will you live for me and . . .
[Chorus]
What would you give, and
What would it take, for
Every tear
Will you fight for me until you win
I need to know
Am I worth it?
Now I wanna' give you my all, but I don't know if it's too soon,
See the heart doesn't understand time, it just does what it wants to
See to have your heart in my possession would mean everything
But would you rather live loveless or would you live for me and . . .
[Chorus]
Would you climb the highest mountain?
Would you swim the deepest sea?
Would you put your life on the line?
I need to know, would you do this for me?
Am I worth the late night phone call?
When you really wanna' be asleep
Am I worth you giving it your all?
'Cause you're worth it to me
[Chorus]
In Heather Headley's song Am I Worth It, the singer lays in bed, lost in thought about the person she desires. She imagines what it would feel like to have that person's heart in her possession and wonders if they would rather live without love than be with her. The chorus reveals her internal battle of not feeling like she is enough for this person and her need for reassurance that she is worth all the love, and that they will fight for her until they win her heart.
The singer then admits her own feelings and desire to give all of herself to this person, but she doesn't know if it's too soon. She questions whether they would do anything to be with her, including climbing mountains or risking their life. The song ends with the singer hoping that she is worth it to them, just as they are worth it to her.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm laying here in my bed, staring at the ceiling
I'm alone and dreaming of you, wishing you were holding me
Imagining that you're here, holding me
I long for your love and affection
See to have your heart in my possession would mean everything
Having your love would fulfill me completely
But would you rather live loveless, or will you live for me and . . .
Do you value love and would you commit to me?
What would you give, and
What sacrifices would you make for me?
What would it take, for
What challenges would you overcome for me?
You to show me, that, I'm worth all the love
Prove to me that you value and cherish me
Every tear
All the pain and heartache I've felt
Will you fight for me until you win
Are you willing to overcome any obstacles to be with me?
I need to know
I need to be certain of your love and commitment
Am I worth it?
Do I mean enough to you?
Now I wanna' give you my all, but I don't know if it's too soon
I want to love and commit to you, but I'm not sure if it's the right time
See the heart doesn't understand time, it just does what it wants to
Love cannot be forced or contained by time
Would you climb the highest mountain?
Are you willing to go to great lengths for me?
Would you swim the deepest sea?
Are you willing to overcome any challenges for me?
Would you put your life on the line?
Are you willing to risk everything for me?
I need to know, would you do this for me?
I need to know if you would truly commit to me
Am I worth the late night phone call?
Would you prioritize me even when it's inconvenient?
When you really wanna' be asleep
When you're tired and exhausted
Am I worth you giving it your all?
Do I mean everything to you?
'Cause you're worth it to me
I value and cherish everything about you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN JUBU SMITH, JOI CAMPBELL, WARRYN CAMPBELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DaMzEeyore
I wish she would come out with a new album.
@onkemabude4818
This is a beautiful song by the utterly gifted vocalist of our age, even this mash up live performance just hits the same spot as the studio version.
Heather Headley is on a league of her own. Period.
@gloryby1
Her new album "Only one in the world" is just amazing!!She's one of my favorite famale artiats!!She's so talented and classy!!
@ronaldantoine1828
GREAT VOICE THAT SENDS YOU ON A NEW PLATEAU OF LISTENING......
@raywilson8770
NO singer can compare to Heather...
The Voice!
@idbosman
Angel voice!
@lamontjohnson3335
So beautifully done.... speaks to my heart everytime I hear this song....
@leemash5017
beautiful ,awesome track...real talent ,smoooooothing voice .....
@bonganinkabindenkabinde5499
Just love her and beatiful voice ,she's one of the kind
@MrMotapa
If I had it my way, I'd marry this beautiful soul, and we'd sing beautiful love songs everyday. I can never get enough of this song ever since I knew it 12 years ago.