Sometimes I feel
Like I don't belong anywhere
And it's gonna take so long
For me to get somewhere
Sometimes I feel
So heavy hearted
But I can't explain
'Cause I'm so guarded

But that's a lonely road to travel
And a heavy load to bare
And it's a long, long way to heaven
But I gotta get there
Can you send an angel?
Can you send me an angel?
To guide me


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Prelude to a Kiss Lyrics as written by Alicia Augello-cook

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    This song is also up there with "Lesson Learned" as being one of her most personal songs. I honestly believe that.

    This is not the first song that alicia has written about feeling alone or that she feels she doesnt have anyone to talk to. Some say that it is a song written about the children she encounters in Africa but i feel it is also a statement of her own personal grief. Alot of times celebrities feel alone- because they feel no one understands them beyond just the fame and fortune. Money isnt everything. You can have it all and still feel like you are alone. I can already sense that alicia is one who doesnt find it easy to open up about her emotions- and she masks them the best way she can to keep those around her satisfied. I believe this song is a cry to God to send someone who will understand her for who she is- Alicia Cook- not alicia keys. Alot of times all celebrities want is for someone to accept them for who they honestly are- stripped of the fame and fortune.

    R3Birthon November 01, 2008   Link

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