Not Gon' Cry
Mary J. Blige
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While all the time that I was loving you You were busy loving yourself I would stop breathing if you told me to Now you're busy loving someone else Eleven years out of my life Besides the kids I have nothing to show Wasted my years a fool of a wife I shoulda have left your ass a long time ago Well I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon shed no tears No, I'm not gon cry, It's not the time 'Cause you're not worth my tears Well I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon shed no tears No, I'm not gon cry, It's not the time, 'Cause you're not worth my tears I was your lover and your secretary Working every day of the week Was at the job when no one else was there Helping you get on your feet Eleven years of sacrifice And you can leave at the drop of a dime Swallowed my fears, stood by your side I shoulda left your ass a thousand times Well I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon shed no tears No, I'm not gon cry, It's not the time 'Cause you're not worth my tears Well I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon shed no tears No, I'm not gon cry, It's not the time, 'Cause you're not worth my tears I know there are no guarantees In love you take your chances But somehow it seems unfair to me Look at the circumstances Through sickness and health 'till death do us part Those were the words that we said from our hearts So now when you say that you're leaving me I don't get that part I was your lover and your secretary Working every day of the week Was at the job when no one else was there Helping you get on your feet Eleven years of sacrifice And you can leave at the drop of a dime Swallowed my fears, stood by your side I shoulda left your ass a thousand times Well I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon shed no tears No, I'm not gon cry, It's not the time 'Cause you're not worth my tears Well I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon cry, I'm not gon shed no tears No, I'm not gon cry, It's not the time, 'Cause you're not worth my tears
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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS
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10 facts about this song
Recording Artists"Not Gon' Cry" is a signature song by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige. Although Babyface composed the song and Whitney Houston often performed it live, the original track was recorded by Blige.
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Chart PerformanceThe single was a commercial success reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the R&B Singles chart.
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Grammy NominationIn 1997, "Not Gon' Cry" was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 39th Grammy Awards.
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Soundtrack SuccessThe song was featured in the 1996 film "Waiting to Exhale" and was part of the corresponding soundtrack which topped the Billboard 200 for several weeks.
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Song ComposerWhile the song is known as part of Mary J. Blige's repertoire, the lyrics were written by American R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds.
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Dedicated PerformanceWhitney Houston, one of the stars of "Waiting to Exhale", performed "Not Gon' Cry" live in many of her concerts, conveying the deep emotional texture of its lyrics.
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Emotional ImpactThe song is well-known for its powerful lyrics and Blige's emotionally charged performance; it has become an anthem for women dealing with heartbreak and betrayal.
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Platinum SuccessThe single was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding 1 million copies in the United States alone.
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Cultural Impact"Not Gon' Cry" is widely recognized as one of Blige's biggest hits and is considered a classic in the neo-soul and contemporary R&B genre.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Not Gon' Cry" portrays Blige singing in different locations and is interspersed with scenes from "Waiting to Exhale".
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