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About One I Gave My Heart To

"The One I Gave My Heart To" is a song by American singer Aaliyah from her sophom*ore studio album One in a Million (1996). The song was written by Diane Warren and it was produced by Guy Roche. Musically, the song is a pop and R&B power ballad with Aaliyah utilizing her soprano tone. Lyrically, the song is about the protagonist asking how could the person that she loved and gave her heart to break her heart badly. The song was released as the album's sixth and final single by Blackground and Atlantic records on September 16, 1997. Upon its release the song was met with generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Aaliyah's vocal delivery and tone on the record. Commercially "The One I Gave My Heart To" performed well peaking within the top 10 at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending on November 15, 1997. The song was just as successful on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart also peaking within the top 10 at number 8 on the week ending on December 6, 1997. The song also peaked within the top 20 at number 18 on Billboards Dance Club charts on the week ending on February 28, 1998. On October 21, 1997, the song was certified Gold by the RIAA. Towards the end of 1997 it was reported by Billboard that the song had sold over 900,000 copies in the United States.more »

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HeyHo oh, yeah How could the one I gave my heart toBreak my heart so badHow could the one who made me happyMake me feel so sadWon't somebody tell meSo I can understandIf you love meHow could you hurt me like thatHow could the one I gave my world toThrow my world away?How could the one who said, "I love you"Say the things you say?How could the one I was so true toJust tell me lies?How could the one I gave my heart toBreak this heart of mine, tell me?How could you be so cold to meWhen I gave you everything?All my love, all I had insideHow could you just walk out the door?How could you not love me anymore?I thought we had forever, I can't understandHow could the one I shared my dreams withTake my dreams from me?How could the love that brought such pleasureBring such misery?Won't somebody tell me?Somebody tell me pleaseIf you love me How could you do that to me? Tell meHeyHow could you just walk out the door?How could you not love me anymore?I thought we had forever, I can't understandHow could the one I gave my heart toBreak my heart so bad? (Break my heart oh)How could the one who made me happy (you made me so happy)Make me feel so sad? (you made me feel so sad)Won't somebody tell me? (Won't they tell me)So I can understand (So I can understand)If you love me how could you hurt me like that? (How do you hurt me oh)The one I gave my world toThrow my world away? (Throw my world away)How could the one who said, "I love you" (you said you loved me)Say the things you say? (do you really love me)How could the one I was so true toJust tell me lies?How could the one I gave my heart toHow could the one I gave my heart toHow could the one I gave my heart toBreak this heart of mine, tell me?

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Aaliyah

Aaliyah Dana Haughton (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001), who performed under the mononym Aaliyah ( /ɑːˈliːə/), was an American recording artist, dancer, actress and model. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 10, she appeared on the television show Star Search and performed in concert alongside Gladys Knight. At age 12, Aaliyah signed with Jive Records and her uncle Barry Hankerson's Blackground Records. Hankerson introduced her to R. Kelly, who became her mentor, as well as lead songwriter and producer of her debut album, Age Ain't Nothing but a Number. The album sold three million copies in the United States and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). After f… more »

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Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

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11 facts about this song

Performance

"The One I Gave My Heart To" is considered one of Aaliyah's most successful songs, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Album inclusion

The song was featured on Aaliyah's second studio album, "One in a Million," which was released in 1996.

Songwriter

The song was written by Diane Warren, an American songwriter who has penned numerous hits for various artists over her long career.

Production

"The One I Gave My Heart To" was produced by Guy Roche, who has also worked with famous artists such as Celine Dion and Christina Aguilera.

Genre

Contrary to the majority of the songs on "One in a Million," which are primarily R&B, "The One I Gave My Heart To" is a pop ballad.

Critical acclaim

The song was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award in 1998 for Best Female R&B/Soul Single.

Music video

The music video for the song, directed by Darren Grant, added to its popularity. It portrayed an emotional Aaliyah singing in different settings such as a church and a house's frontline.

Selling records

The single sold more than 700,000 copies, earning a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Album success

The album "One in a Million," which featured "The One I Gave My Heart To," sold over 13 million copies worldwide and put Aaliyah on the path to becoming an R&B superstar.

Unique vocal style

Critics often praise Aaliyah's vocal performance in "The One I Gave My Heart To" as showing her range and ability to convey deep emotions, something she was not as well known for in her more upbeat using her upper register to deliver an emotionally charged performance.

Legacy

Even after Aaliyah's untimely death in 2001, "The One I Gave My Heart To" still remains one of her most popular and beloved songs. It showcases her talent and helped cement her legacy as a leading figure in the world of R&B music.

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