Discover the story of the song > The Thing About Love – Alicia Keys

The protagonist is singing about love and how it can affect you. Love can remind you of who you are, but it can also hurt you and take away what you have. Friends can sometimes deceive you and make you feel like you can never give enough. But life can also surprise you and make you feel amazed, so you shouldn't give up. The protagonist feels like they are the only one going through these ups and downs, but they know that it's their time to shine. Everyone laughs and cries because that's just the way love is. Love can be both wonderful and challenging, but that's just the thing about it.