Hill penned the timeless “Zion” which appeared on her Miseducation of Lauryn Hill album, and now Keys has followed suit with “Speechless.”The song details her inability to articulate just how much love she has for her newborn son Egypt. She explained as much in a documentary about the songwriting process with husband Swizz Beatz and rapper Eve.
“I haven’t really put any songs out since my son was born, so to be able to write this song that talks about him and how he makes me speechless … like the poet in me is gone away because I don’t even know what to say when I look at him.
“To just put something out that shows what you feel and what you’re going through — at the moment you’re going through it — and let the world hear it, let people vibe with you on it … that’s like music.”
Alicia Keys releases 'Speechless' video documentary
Alicia Keys' hubby, Swizz Beatz, released a video documentary of the song, "Speechless," yesterday. It is the first song Keys has recorded since the birth of their son, Egypt, on Oct. 14. The song is a tribute to their son and how he makes them feel every time they look at him.
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This documentary is uber cute and very sentimental. In one part of the video, the Grammy Award-winning singer says, “To be able to write this song about him and how he makes me speechless, the poet in me is gone away ’cause I don’t even know what to say when I look at him…”
The song features Philly rapper Eve, who has collaborated with Keys before for her track, "Gangsta Lovin."
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Not sure when Keys will hit the studio again to start recording her next album, but I have a feeling there will be numerous songs inspired by her son.
