If I Ain't Got You (Gravity) (feat. John Mayer)

Alicia Keys' 'If I Ain't Got You (Gravity)' featuring John Mayer is a soulful exploration of love's supremacy over material wealth and the existential struggle against life's burdens. The song begins by contrasting different motivations that drive people, such as the pursuit of fortune, fame, power, and the thrill of the game. Keys emphasizes that these pursuits are often superficial and fail to fulfill the deeper human need for connection and love.

The chorus of the song is a powerful declaration of the insignificance of material possessions without the presence of true love. Keys sings about not wanting 'nothing at all' if it doesn't include her beloved, highlighting that even the most coveted items like diamond rings mean nothing in the absence of a genuine relationship. This sentiment is a timeless reminder of the importance of prioritizing human connections over the accumulation of wealth and status.

The latter part of the song introduces John Mayer's 'Gravity,' which metaphorically represents the challenges and pressures of life that can weigh one down. Mayer's lyrics speak to the human condition, acknowledging the struggle to maintain love and happiness amidst these forces. The desire for more can lead to one's downfall, as expressed in the line 'It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees.' The song concludes with a plea to 'keep me where the light is,' signifying a yearning to stay in a place of love, hope, and positivity, away from the darkness of greed and dissatisfaction.