Tears Always Win
Alicia Keys · 2013
3 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B
Alicia Keys weaves soulful melodies with heartfelt lyrics, creating a poignant exploration of love and loss.
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Tears Always Win (single mix) — The single encapsulates the album's emotional core, showcasing Keys' powerful vocals and poignant reflection on heartbreak.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases solid writing and production but lacks depth for lasting engagement.
What we noticed
- The track features a slow tempo with a steady beat, allowing the vocal performance to take center stage.
- The arrangement includes lush strings and subtle electronic elements that create a rich backdrop for the vocals.
- The song's structure follows a conventional verse-chorus format, with repeated hooks that emphasize the emotional theme.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved single that showcases Keys' signature sound and lyrical depth, resonating with dedicated fans.
- Themes
- heartbreak reflection· soulful resilience
- Career context
- By 2013, Alicia Keys was already an established figure in contemporary R&B, having released five successful studio albums. 'Tears Always Win' came as part of her fifth album, 'Girl on Fire', which showcased her continued evolution as an artist and her commitment to addressing personal and emotional themes in her music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· H.E.R.· Anderson .Paak
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Tears Always Win (single mix)
The bridge shifts perspective, allowing for a moment of introspection and vulnerability that contrasts with the earlier verses.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tears Always Win (single mix) 3:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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