Diary
Keys Alicia Lyrics


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Lay your head on my pillow
Here you can be yourself
No one has to know what you are feeling
No one but me and you

I won't tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me
I will keep your secrets
Just think of me as the pages in your diary

I feel such a connection
Even when you're far away, mm
Oh baby, if there is anything that you fear (anything)
Call 489-4608 and I'll be here

I won't tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me
I will keep your secrets
Just think of me as the pages in your diary
(Yeah, mhum, a yeah, you know what?)

Only we know what is talked about baby boy
I don't know how you can be driving me so crazy boy
Baby when you're in town, why don't you come around boy
I'll be the loyalty you need, you can trust me boy

I won't tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me
I will keep (I will keep) your secrets (your secrets)
Just think of me as the pages in your diary

Everybody say woo (woo)
Lemme hear you say woo (woo)
Lemme hear you say woo (woo)
I'm saying woo-ooh (woo-ooh)
Lemme hear you say I won't tell (I won't tell)
I won't tell (I won't tell) I won't tell (I won't tell)




Your secrets, your secrets, break it down
Secret secret

Overall Meaning

"Diary" by Alicia Keys is a song that speaks about the importance of trust and confidentiality in a relationship. The beginning of the song creates a comfortable and safe space for the listener. The lyrics "Lay your head on my pillow, Here you can be yourself, No one has to know what you are feeling, No one but me and you" indicate that the singer is someone that the listener can trust with their deepest secrets and feelings. The repetition of "I won't tell your secrets, your secrets are safe with me" reinforces the message of safety and confidentiality.


The chorus of the song encourages the listener to think of the singer as pages in their diary. This is a metaphor that further highlights the trust and confidentiality that the singer is willing to offer to the listener. The mention of a telephone number (489-4608) in the third verse reassures the listener that they can call the singer anytime they need to talk or share their secrets.


The end of the song features a call and response section with the audience saying "Woo!" and "I won't tell." This ending serves to emphasize the message of confidentiality and trust that the song conveys.


Overall, "Diary" is a song that encourages listeners to trust and confide in their partners, friends, or loved ones. It creates a safe space for people to express their deepest thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment.


Line by Line Meaning

Lay your head on my pillow
Rest your head on my pillow, a safe and comforting space for you to be vulnerable


Here you can be yourself
This is a place where you can be your genuine self without fear of judgment or pretense


No one has to know what you are feeling
Your emotions and thoughts are private and you can trust me to keep them that way


No one but me and you
We share a special bond that is exclusive between us only


I won't tell your secrets
I will keep your personal information private and confidential


Your secrets are safe with me
I promise to protect anything you confide in me with the utmost respect and confidentiality


I will keep your secrets
You can trust me to guard your deepest secrets from anyone who might harm you


Just think of me as the pages in your diary
View me as a trusted confidante who you can share anything with without fear of ridicule or betrayal


Only we know what is talked about baby boy
Our conversations are so private and intimate that only we understand the depth of our connection


I don't know how you can be driving me so crazy boy
I'm amazed by how deep our connection is and it overwhelms me in a good way


Baby when you're in town, why don't you come around boy
I would love to spend more time with you and strengthen our relationship


I'll be the loyalty you need, you can trust me boy
I will always remain faithful and true to our bond, and you can have faith in me to be there for you


Everybody say woo (woo)
An exclamation of excitement and enthusiasm for our special connection


Lemme hear you say woo (woo)
Join me in celebrating our bond and the trust we have in each other


I'm saying woo-ooh (woo-ooh)
An expression of joy and happiness for having this unique connection


Lemme hear you say I won't tell (I won't tell)
Affirmation that I am to be trusted and I won't reveal your secrets to anyone


I won't tell (I won't tell) I won't tell (I won't tell)
Reiterating the promise to keep everything confidential


Your secrets, your secrets, break it down
Emphasizing that your confidential information is safe with me and I won't betray your trust




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALICIA J AUGELLO-COOK, KERRY BROTHERS, JR.

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Lay your head on my pillow
Here you can be yourself
No one has to know what you are feelin'
No one but me and you

[Hook:]
I won't tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me
I will keep your secrets (yes, I will)
Just think of me as the pages in your diary

[Verse 2:]
I feel such a connection
Even when you're far away.
Oh, baby if there is anything that you fear (anything)
Just call my number baby, baby and I'll be here

[Hook 2:]
I won't tell your secrets
Your secrets are safe with me (safe with me)
I will keep your secrets (yes, I will)
Just think of me as the pages in your diary

Yeah, a-ha, oh.

[Bridge:]
Only we know what is talked about, baby boy
I don't know how you could be driving me so crazy, boy
Baby when you're in town why don't you come around, boy?
I'll be the loyalty you need
You can trust me, boy, a-ha

[Hook:]
I won't tell (no, no, no) your secrets (I won't tell nobody)
Your secrets are safe with me (safe with me)
I will keep (I will keep) your secrets (your...)
Just think of me as the pages in your diary

Everybody say
Ohhhhh (ohhhhh)
Let me hear you say
Ohhhhh (ohhhhh)
Everybody say
Ohhhhh (ohhhhhh)
Let me hear you say
Ohhhhh (ohhhhhhh)

Now say, I won't tell (I won't tell)
I won't tell (I won't tell)
I won't tell (I won't tell)
Your secrets, your secrets
Bring it down

Oooooooh,

Girl I won't tell nobody babe)
(Girl I won't tell nobody baby, yeah)

[Throughout outro:]
I won't tell
[Outro:]
No, no, no, no, no...
Cuz I love you
And I need you baby
Yeah
No no no...
Sing it, sing it for me baby
(Yeah)
(Your secrets are so safe with me)
No way
(No way)...

Your secrets
Your secrets no, no, no, yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@fylecabagnot5703

Jermaine Paul is truly the icing on the cake!!!! Impressive soulful voice compliments Alicia's voice!!!

@SU-gl1uc

Diary will always be my favorite song of Alicia's. I could listen to it forever. I will never get tired of hearing it. I love this song!!!!!!

@christerrollins7742

Same!

@Marie-tm9uq

I listen to it almost everyday

@aleerapa1

Pppppp

@africangirl189

Me too

@louiebritto179

I love this song remix

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@tamekastroud1368

Her voice actually sounds good live more so than a lot of other singers

@kylelangston5526

She even smiles when he hits that note at 3:28. That man can sing! 🎤

@FATHER3k

Lol she knew he was capable.. She was laughing because he decided to do a run on it

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