Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start but can’t complete
Listen to the sound from deep within
It’s only beginning to find release
Oh, the time has come for my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own
All ’cause you won’t listen
Listen
I am alone at a crossroads
I’m not at home in my own home
And I’ve tried and tried
To say what’s on my mind
You should have known
Oh, now I’m done believing you
You don’t know what I’m feeling
I’m more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you gave to me
But now I gotta find my own
You should have listened
There is someone here inside
Someone I thought had died
So long ago
Oh, I’m screaming out, and my dreams will be heard
They will not be pushed aside or worse
Into your own
All ’cause you won’t listen
Listen
I am alone at a crossroads
I’m not at home in my own home
And I’ve tried and tried
To say what’s on my mind
You should have known
Oh, now I’m done believing you
You don’t know what I’m feeling
I’m more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you gave to me
But now I gotta find my own
I don’t know where I belong
But I’ll be moving on
If you don’t
If you won’t
Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start
But I will complete
Oh, now I’m done believing you
You don’t know what I’m feeling
I’m more than what you’ve made of me
I followed the voice you think you gave to me
But now I gotta find my own
My own
Finding One’s Voice: The Power of “Listen”
“Listen” by Beyoncé is a stirring anthem about self-empowerment and reclaiming your voice. The lyrics speak from the perspective of someone who feels silenced and misunderstood, yet finds the courage to break free from expectations and assert their true self. Lines like “I’m more than what you made of me” and “now I gotta find my own” capture the internal struggle and ultimate liberation of the narrator. Through heartfelt expressions of pain and determination, the song resonates with anyone who has ever felt overlooked or stifled, inspiring listeners to listen to their own hearts and dreams.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Henry Krieger, Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Beyoncé Knowles
- Release Year: 2006
- Label: Music World, Columbia