| "From My Heart to Yours" | ||||
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| Single by Laura Izibor | ||||
| from the album Let the Truth Be Told | ||||
| Released | 10 November 2008 | |||
| Genre | Soul, pop | |||
| Length | 3:48 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Laura Izibor | |||
| Laura Izibor singles chronology | ||||
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"From My Heart to Yours" is a song by Irish recording artist Laura Izibor. It was released as the lead single from her debut album, Let the Truth Be Told .
Izibor noted that "From My Heart to Yours" was "one of the easiest songs" she wrote. She explained the song, saying: "It just kinda came together really easily. It's about how you feel when you are in love and is a reflection of the whole experience." [1] The song was used in the television series Grey's Anatomy . [2]
"From My Heart to Yours" received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Described as a "feisty" lead single, [3] the song possesses "hip-poppy" characteristics. [4] Irish newspaper Sligo Weekender praised the song for its being "an unforgettable melody coupled with an equally unforgettable voice". [5] Dave Donnelly of Allmusic called the song impressive, but disliked the "irritating glitch vocal samples that litter" the song. [6]
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs [7] | 25 |
| Chart (2009) | Position |
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| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [8] | 65 |
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