Go Whitney!!! It’s not the best song she’s ever sung, but she sounds great. Her voice sounds clear, strong, and as usual her pitch is right on. I am so proud to see her coming back and I will be buying her album UNHEARD just to show my undying support for her.

Ok….I’m glad to see she’s no longer putting her self in DANGER (no drugs, no Bobby, etc). But Dianne Warren is total cheese and this song is NOTHING SPECIAL. Even if it is a demo, how much different is this song really gonna get? I agree with another poster who said she needs to follow the template of MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE, which was (and still is) her best and most current-sounding album….. great vocals, great songs, great moods, and it challenged the public’s perception of her as an artist.

Whitney has been through so much, and to act like she’s a 60-year old woman who’s seen it all and now the past is long gone is false. Everyone can feel how false this song is. She needs to rock out some uptempo/midtempo club and radio bangers about coked-up nights in the club and the man who did her dirty. It would be true. It would be a smash. I’m excited for the Alicia Keys collab but even she borders on cheesy from time to time…..Wyclef, Lauryn Hill, Q-Tip, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliot, Tweet, Ms. Dynamite, Faith Evans, ERYKAH BADU!!!!!!!?????? Why isn’t she collaborating with any other artists who are DEEP IN THE GAME? There better be something that hits harder than this and that other piece of trash with Akon. I miss my girl.

I have to admit this song was quite a bit more pleasant than I would have expected….but…still it’s sad to hear her because she is just not the old Whitney…she sounds good…but she def. is not THE VOICE anymore…sorry.

@Missy…I don’t know how *OLD* u r, but if u have been a singer more 25 yrs, u would know da voice gets worn over da years. I guarantee u will not sound da same in 25 yrs, or be around. Show some respect.

This song is a nice inspirational track. I don’t think it has the bang as a first single she needs since she has been gone for so long, but it’s definitely a decent song. The rude comments about her voice need to cease because I’m sure she sounds better than the overrated singers some of y’all worship. Give this woman a break, she hasn’t even release her album yet and you are already counting her out. It’s also obvious this song wasn’t arranged for vocal acrobatics. I swear this generation of music fans are some of the most pessimistic people. I’m so glad I grew up to great music in the 80s and 90s, where music fans were more open minded and compassionate.

i love whit i amped for her return
like the song
theres nothing to do about her
her voice which im sooooooo dissapointed about i miss n feel in love with the strong higher pitched sweet voice………she still have the same amazing voice but is not the same…………..*TEARS*

It’s a nice cut, but I think she needs to come with some much stronger, the bar has been set. I get the story line, but I am not buy the strength of the voice. I think the song is good and she sings it well.

Whitney I hope there are more songs to select from for the debut single. Please bring it out.

MDCY

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Goodness you guys the woman hasn’t recorded in a really long time! I think people are being hard on her too soon. Give her a chance dang! She will belt out the notes like she used to back in the day once she starts really singing and recording again. Its just step one and day by day that she has taken. I am so glad to hear her voice again. It is still clear and crisp. Great job Whitney love the song!