Discover the story of the song > Heartburn – Alicia Keys

The protagonist is explaining that whenever her partner is around, she starts to feel sick. She describes the feeling as an ache in her chest, like she's having a heart attack. She tries different ways to feel better, but nothing works. She even asks a doctor if she's going to die from it, but he reassures her that she'll be okay. The protagonist then talks about how the feeling is so strong that it's hard to resist, and it's getting worse. She says that she can't take it anymore and wants to shake it off. Despite the discomfort, she's determined to keep going and not let it control her. The song ends with the protagonist encouraging herself to shake off the feelings and keep moving forward.