India Arie - The Heart of the Matter

[kmb1231996]

Two words: very inspiring.

[BirthingDivinity]

So special.. Thank s for sharing <3

[zionsdtr]

The Eagles did a good job originally, but she took it and sang it in such a way that it makes you UNDERSTAND what the song really means..just beautiful..

[NicoretteMan]

@zionsdtr It wasn't The Eagles who did "a good job originally" (sigh...) it was Don Henley. It was pretty clear the first time around, come on, it's not that hard, that's why it was such a hit. Covers should turn an original into something new, this didn't.

Example, Mario Winans "I Don't Wanna Know" covered by Florence Welch. Amazing original, cover? a new song. Check it out: /watch?v=8z5X9_3HCRQ

Never mind India, sing along Sade's "By Your Side" /watch?v=C8QJmI_V3j4 no lights, glass of wine

[lulallybayb]

i just broke it off with my boyfriend of 4 years.. and this song really hits home in my heart.

[ballenb17]

I wish I had more pics of family and friends that left and invaluable impression in my heart! This is awesome!!!!!!

[ballenb17]

@swineflucindylouwho1 same thing I was going to say!!

[toretsblaby]

india arie is sooo F***ing awesome on this song

[gazafreddie]

i am deeply touched every time i listen to this song!!and its true its all about forgiveness

[LILMAMAMAYS62]

I like this..its deep...and it is about forgivness.

[Bondiggity1]

LUVS IT! 

[ebbiesart]

This is a beautiful video.

[DaShotcaller316]

is the last part, an f'n Jerry Springer "Final Thought" moment..come on now darlin'

[InKpOeT]

Thank you for the forgive me right now

[hookedonjc2003]

India Arie writes such beautiful music! When I hear this song it makes me want to cry.

[Sirena860]

@hookedonjc2003 agreed, except she didn't write this one (that was Don Henley). India definitely knows how to pick a song to cover, though, and man, does she rock it!

[disnugaswagg]

I think that love is the root to forgiveness and understanding. Lets face it: WE ARE ALL HUMANS! We all have come short in many aspects of our lives, but when u love, you learn that your actions is the remedy that drives understanding and change. You do not have to broadcast that you have changed because if you have truly have done so your actions will speak for themselves. I had to come to grips that my perfect relationship was not so perfect. Yes, I am hurting, but love is not always perfect.

[freeal87]

I cry everytime i hear this song.... she is so deep!

[minimahbillings]

@freeal87 I do too. I just cannot help it. Its a very beautifully written and arranged song.

[kamillianne]

@freeal87 Me too!..but it feels me with tears of joy..don't know why..like it's saying everything will be alright.... yup..tear-eyed now.....wow~

[sachiko0955]

"The more I know, the less I understand. And all the things I thought I'd figured out, I have to learn again. I've been trying to get down to the heart of the matter, but my will gets weak, and my heart is so shattered, but I think it's about forgiveness, even if you don't love me anymore."

This is SO true. That's what it all comes down to, is forgiveness. We need to start forgiving each other more, before it's too late...

[khadijahh94]

this song is soo touchinng  (:

[AnthonyChoreo]

oooo i like the end =)

[agnesyungable]

i broke up with my boyfriend two years ago... at tht time i was crying everyday and i found tht he betrayed me with my friend hearing this song,i learnt two most difficult things in this world forgive and forget. love makes us strong love makes us weak love makes us cry love makes us smile love hurts us sometimes love makes us happy anyway,love makes us grow

[chocclit]

this is an awsome song i neeed to work on forgivin i have missed good opertunities being pissed of at somebodyyyyyyyyy i was SOLLLLL (so out of luck)

[freeal87]

@chocclit trust me I know how you feel I broke up with mines i foun

d out on my birthday that she cheated on me with 3 others girls!

[teizle1]

love it

[cakecrumb095]

Wow this song is so awesome.

[sdfgadgdfgfsdafdgafd]

This reminds me of Ben Kinsella... :( R.I.P man

[krya505]

That song is how I feel about my ex right now. I'm sooo in love with him after all this time but he has moved on. I've been learning to live without him but I miss hime sometimes. It's hard to be in love with somone who you can't be with. But I'm trying to forgive myself for my wrong doings and him for his as well. I believe after loving someone like this you can only become better. This song is right on point! Love India!

[joldol]

True forgiveness requires true humility, the courage to let go move on and not look back, True forgivenss is not about rejection but is about letting go of all the pain and anger to be better, stronger and share deeper love with a heart of forgiveness ♥ .. that was truly beautiful

[qtpipes504]

"i think it's about forgiveness..even if you don't love me anymore." Thats what I wish my mom and dad would do...

[gustavogonzalezq]

Nice video and nice speech at the end of it !! Greetings from Costa Rica !!

[kareendunn]

When you listen to the word of this song carefully, and you remember love one that you have to let go of because of variuos circumstances its hard. But we have to move on and thats how you will know if you have grown

[patrickandnicole]

that was really great. i fell inlove with the song yesterday and it's a lifetime commitment:)

[n1i2k3a4]

beautiful.

[daniyellyshmoop]

that was truly beautiful and touched my heart/soul.

[JadenJaded]

I love both versions..the orginal by Don Henley/The Eagles and this by the soulfull Miss Arie ..Both have different touch.

"Im learning to live without you now

But I miss you sometimes.."

[renarena2007]

I cried soo much to your video

[nvar77]

love this version!

[rockingbeat]

Don Henley's original is better.

[waterkeeper511]

I think it's fine if that's your opinion...I both respect and value your opinion though I disagree. But Henley himself said that Arie's version is better than his. =P

[HelloLover91]

even if even if you dont love me anymore..:) it's true, good lyrics!!!

[ninjawarriordex3]

YES!

hasta Lasagna, I got my EyEs on YA!

[LuffyKisser]

Sin and the City version!

[marianarajoy]

OH! my goood!

this song is excelent!

SEX AND THE CITY VERSION!

i love that movie and the song too.

Is imposible not cry with this perfect song.

[Fl0kk]

ஐ Beautifull.

[littlepumkin15]

i like this song yes its great....:)

[belliedbabe79]

India Arie remade this song a few years ago. The first time I heard it was in my car, on a jazz station. I had to pull over, I couldn't see thru my own tears.

It takes Hollywood much too long to realise a truly great song and artist!!

[sexyyonce29]

true that it touching it about for give ness

[nappzz]

yes please make a sex and the city version cuz its in the trailer and it wud be better with a longer version

[norrrisss]

can anyone send me this song please?

[azhan89]

this is great!

[ghosthuntergrrl]

Love her commentary at the end! I am related to a police officer who was just shot in the line of duty and her comments on forgiveness were very touching.

[IberoCalifornio]

SEN AND THE CITY VERSION!

[DancinChick1591]

i love this song!!!!

she has such a beutiful voice

[BaadSiide]

A re-make of The Eagles hit - done much better.

[Vamakrish]

wow...this is touching.

[entropy22]

this song appeares in the Sex and the City movie trailer

[lecithomas]

This is a really pretty song.

[hotinhere02]

I love this song

[natbc27]

when india arie starts singing in this song its soo beautiful!!! this song plays in the movie trailer of the upcoming sex and the city movie :):)

[Aaliyah2483]

Nice video & great song I love India Arie. Forgiveness is all that matters but some times it's not that easy to do. You 've given me a new perspective though so thanks for this vid!!!

[capitalc21]

Well done! You have shown me many profound truths about forgiveness, and for that I thank you.

[Chino00708]

I recognize those uniforms, perhaps you're South African?

[zZxtarZz]

i have this on ma ipod it means so much...

[JacShit4Pres]

This is Classic, like the original...either way, Arie, do your thing girl!!!

[iflippinrock180]

This is song is amazing. Her voice is so pure and meaningful. It touches my soul. May sound corny, but the truth is the truth. I've memorized the lyrics, even though I haven't even glanced at them. I've sung along, but I will never be like India Arie. She's amazing. Thank you for putting this on youtube.

[t081686]

i really love this song. i can totally relate to this song. its crazy because when you break up with someone that so you wrong you want to hate them and its hard to forgive them but you have to for your self

[Constavlos]

I love the message at the end.

[runninman66]

life is about change we must accept chage

[jaydahr]

abrekutu - cant you appreciate more than one flavour of anything? Listen to the smoothness of this voice and let your emotions flow. She is a scribe and her version is like sharing wisdom and like sweet smooth water cascading over you. Dons is more the raw pain and that is beautiful too

[abrekutu]

Constavlos-some years ago, I heard some rap singer covering "Killing Me Softly," the song immortalized by Roberta Flack. It was the auditory equivalent of someone spraying grafitti on the Mona Lisa. Analogously, I cannot comprehend how anyone could prefer this singer's version to that of an immortal like Don Henley. However, I guess there's no accounting for tastes.

[Constavlos]

O, just get a life, everybody's differnt, and I like India's version better, so just swallow that down.

[Constavlos]

Not the song the ignorant comment below

[abrekutu]

India arie? Who is she? To compare the version of some lowlife, no-talent singer to that of an immortal like Don Henly is both insulting and laughable.

[Constavlos]

pathetic

[PrincessMioneKag]

Are you kidding? She's amazing, stupid!

[lilyvonschtuppp]

Don Henley is probably my favorite performer on the planet.

I love his version, but this is an excellent version as well.

India Arie sings it in the same spirit that it was written.

There isn't the same amount of pain in the performance, but considering why it was written, and who it was written to, that's understandable.

[Constavlos]

I am a big fan of rock music and power vocals, but I still like India's Soft/Soul version (I think the production is sweeter)

[Constavlos]

Amazing song, India is a true singer and wordsmith

[12eject]

Wordsmith! the original singer and writer is Don Henley from the 80's....check it out Don Henley -heart of the matter

[keepquietlisten111]

this song is so powerful and i love the beat and the words have so much meaning this is one of her best songs this song is about holding on and having the strenth i love it soooo much

[12eject]

Don Henley is the original singer and writer of this song 80's check it out on you tube...much better from the guy who wrote it about his wife!

[QueenFiyahBlaze85]

That was so powerful because it was so SIMPLE yet holding onto family and friends through the years can prove to be soooooooooo COMPLEX when the fairytales of childhood morph into the harsh realities of learning deep painful family secrets and being disappointed in others we call friends and family. But we are always fortunate whe we can... get to the heart of the matter! :)

[12eject]

Don Henley is the guy who wrote this song back in the 80's he sings it best. He was talking about his wife....the song was about them.

[Unfahgetable]

I love the song and u can tell that this video was made with love and that is a beautiful thing..

[GenesisHoaxAboutMan]

Very cool!

[BarbarellaRachelle]

This song is the S**T!! It's on my myspace. Forgiveness will set you free baby! Peace, God loves you!!

[theycallmet3t3]

this is a beautifullllll song!!!!

[theycallmet3t3]

i love this song!!!!!!!!

[Sierra757]

Well done! Very inspirational!

[jazzijawjapeach]

*tear*...truly blessed by this....

[runnergirl185]

ppl say i sound just like her when i sing....

yeah right...I SOUND BETTER ... no j/p

lol hahaha LUB THE SONG

[erieashton]

i love this song and i love your slides you are truly blessed!

[MusicByBrandy23]

india is that bitch love ya gurl

[Lindathemightywitch]

Thank you, you have a great message!

[JoseMN]

Wonderful song.

[ndj2006]

wicked vid and i love your bit at the end! very wise words!! :)

[Geultas]

bless you and every person in your video

[jshepx4]

This song has become the discription of my life, right now. I need someone to forgive me right now and I don't know how to get it through to them that I have changed. This song hits to the core of my heart. Thank you Don Henley and India Arie. Video is nicely done

[LGBrown]

I'm pretty sure asking for Forgiveness and being sincere about it, they will forgive you. Its in your actions to show that you've changed. Im sure we've all been there one point or another in our lifetime. :)

[fanforlifeinfinity]

LGBrown Thank you for this video.I loss my 15 year old nephew and watching the clips replacing them with ones of my nephew helped me to forgive his mom and myself for his death God Bless you and India Arie cause I've heard other artist renditions and today from your clips and her voice and GOD spirits I think I can finally forgive and peace will reign in my family starting with me. Bless you both.

[myhappyness1]

@jshepx4: Just ask & show them of your newness in life. Be sincere & trust in God. Blessings to you.

[ghrpdx]

This is my current favorite song ... love it.

[troynelleangelherrin]

That was great you for have the gift to be a television producer.

[Darknluvly411]

Awwww, Lauren how emotional, its your cousin by the way..lata

[ToniV3561]

I need the words for this song.Beautiful song.I love what the girl said at the end. Nice video

[xXxDrDreXxx]

Love this video. Was not a India Arie fan, but this song makes me think differently. We all need to learn to forgive. Thank you Lauren Brown, are you in the video? Great Job

[RachaelLee23]

I have to say I agree, we all need the love of forgiveness. I forgave a friend of mine today, that I havent spoken to in 4yrs. Love the song and your concept. Kudos to you