Hudson rose to fame in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, placing seventh. She made her film debut as Effie White in the musical Dreamgirls (2006), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the youngest African-American to win in a competitive acting category. After signing to Arista Records, Hudson released her self-titled debut studio album in 2008, which was certified Gold in the US and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
Hudson's subsequent studio albums, I Remember Me (2011) and JHUD (2014), both charted within the top ten of the Billboard 200, with the former also being certified Gold in the US. Meanwhile, her other acting roles include the films Sex and the City (2008), The Secret Life of Bees (2008), Winnie Mandela (2011), Black Nativity (2013), Sing (2016), Cats (2019) and Respect (2021), the television shows Smash (2012), Empire (2015) and Confirmation (2016), and her Broadway debut with the musical The Color Purple. Hudson also contributed as a coach on the UK and the US version of The Voice from 2017 up to 2019, becoming the first female coach to win the former.
My Heart
Jennifer Hudson Lyrics
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One, two, three, four
Whats up girl? let me holler at you for a second.
I just want you to know all of those other girls they never meant anything to me,
Your the only one for me
You turned me on, sounds so good talking fast.
Not about your past cause I don't care who came before me,
No my maturity is bigger than that.
I am more curious bout what you truly want,
Do I since sincerity or just good talk,
I don't care about the room or mill
But be understanding how you truly feel for me,
And yea I want you sexually
[Chorus]
But I ain't talking bout that,ain't talking bout them,
(Ain't talking bout her) ain't talking bout him
(I'm talking bout trust) I'm talking bout truth
(I'm talking bout me) and what I'm giving you
(This is my heart) please take care
(This is my heart)always be there
(This is my heart) something you cant take
So whatever you do please don't break my heart
Some girls are satisfied with clashing heads
And some girls are happy just to have a man
But my heart has my word to never put her in the way of harm
So you know I like your charm
[Chorus]
One night ain't gone get you no where,
There's so much to learn and what you dedicate to me is what you'll get back in return,
Now my bedroom game is sick, and that's only the half of it,
(I need love), I'm tired of the same, (give love) and no games
[Chorus]
I'm talking about the truth, and what I'm giving you
This is my heart
The song "My Heart" by Jennifer Hudson is about a woman who is expressing her desire for a true and honest relationship. In the song, the woman addresses a man who has expressed interest in her, but she wants to make sure that he is sincere and doesn’t just want her for physical pleasure. She asks him to be honest about his intentions and to care for her heart, promising to do the same for him.
The song is a powerful and emotional plea for honesty and commitment. It emphasizes the importance of trust and sincerity in a relationship and encourages listeners to be open and honest with their partners. The lyrics are beautifully crafted and express the vulnerability and tenderness that come with falling in love.
Overall, "My Heart" is a beautiful song that explores the complexities of love and the importance of honesty and sincerity in a relationship. It is a powerful and emotional song that showcases Jennifer Hudson's incredible vocal range and talent.
Line by Line Meaning
Whats up girl? let me holler at you for a second.
Beginning of a conversation with a woman
I just want you to know all of those other girls they never meant anything to me,
Assuring the woman that he only has feelings for her
Your the only one for me
Reinforcing his feelings for the woman
You turned me on, sounds so good talking fast.
He is physically attracted to her and her conversational skills
But before we go on there's something I must ask,
He wants to clarify something before proceeding in their relationship
Not about your past cause I don't care who came before me,
He is not bothered about her past relationships
No my maturity is bigger than that.
He is mature and able to handle her past
I am more curious bout what you truly want,
He wants to know her true desires and intentions
Do I since sincerity or just good talk,
He is trying to gauge if her words are genuine or just meaningless chatter
I don't care about the room or mill,
He is not interested in fame or fortune
But be understanding how you truly feel for me,
He wants her to be honest and clear about her feelings
And yea I want you sexually
He desires to have physical intimacy with her
But I ain't talking bout that,ain't talking bout them,
He wants to steer the conversation away from sex and other people
(Ain't talking bout her) ain't talking bout him
Emphasizing that he is not discussing anyone else but them
(I'm talking bout trust) I'm talking bout truth
He wants to focus on honesty and reliability in their relationship
(I'm talking bout me) and what I'm giving you
He wants to make it clear what he can offer her
(This is my heart) please take care
Asking her to protect his heart
(This is my heart)always be there
Asking her to always be present in his heart
(This is my heart) something you cant take
His heart is something she cannot take for granted
So whatever you do please don't break my heart
Asking her to treat his heart with care and not break it
Some girls are satisfied with clashing heads
Some women like drama in relationships
And some girls are happy just to have a man
Some women are content with any man, regardless of compatibility
But my heart has my word to never put her in the way of harm
He promises to always keep her safe and protected
So you know I like your charm
He finds her attractive and charming
One night ain't gone get you no where,
Casual hookups will not lead to anything substantial
There's so much to learn and what you dedicate to me is what you'll get back in return,
Their relationship has a lot of potential and the more effort they both put in, the greater the reward
Now my bedroom game is sick, and that's only the half of it,
He is skilled in the bedroom and there is more to learn about him
(I need love), I'm tired of the same, (give love) and no games
He needs love, and is tired of relationships without sincerity or authenticity
I'm talking about the truth, and what I'm giving you
He is emphasizing his honesty and what he can offer her
This is my heart
His heart is the most valuable thing he can offer her
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Written by: TIM BELCHER, AMBER JONES
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