It's a Wrap
Mary J. Blige
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Now for the Deluxe Now Mariah, you know I love you I love you all my life But I wouldn't be a friend or even fan if I didn't give you the real You been hangin' on to this dude knowin' he doin' you dirty Why won't you just cut this guy lose? You know, tell him it's a wrap 'cause You better than that And you Mariah Carey, remember? Shit! Yet another early mornin' and you walk in like it's nothing Hold up, hold up, hold tight Ain't no donuts, ain't no coffee See I, know you seen me calling and calling I should crack you right in your forehead Let me take a breath (let me take a breath) And regain my composure Told you one more time (told you one more time) If you f'ed up it's over 'Cause when it's gone, it's gone, it's gone, it's gone You're dead wrong, so wrong, so wrong, so wrong So just scoo do do doot, scoo do do doot baby It's a wrap for you baby (It's a wrap) It's a wrap for you boy (it's a wrap) Oh, baby If I ever misrepresented my self-image Then I'm sorry I was oh so acquiescent But I learn my lesson Boy, you're sorry Buh buh buh All out in the open Go make me go call Maury Povich Let me take a breathe (let me take a breathe) And regain my composure Told you one more time If you f'ed up it's over When it's gone, it's gone, it's gone, it's gone You're dead wrong, so wrong, so wrong, so wrong So just scoo do do doot, scoo do do doot baby It's a wrap for you baby (it's a wrap) It's a wrap for you boy Oh, baby Put all of your shit in the elevator It's going down like a denominator Trying to keep holding on, holding on Boy, let me go You gonna wake my neighbors, get away from my door That was your last shot, you ain't coming back It's the Martini I mean it baby it's wrap When it's gone, it's gone, it's gone, it's gone You're dead wrong, so wrong, so wrong, so wrong So just scoo do do doot, scoo do do doot baby Boy I ain't playing a game It's wrap, I told you, I told you It's wrap, if you act up one more time it's over It's wrap, so get out of my face, it's over Been sitting here all night, leave me alone. Since one o'clock A.M. been drinking patron Let the credits role, it's a wrap
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Written by: Mary J. Blige, Mario Mendell Winans, Sean J. Combs, Mechalie S. Jamison
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter's Credit"It's a Wrap" was co-written by Mary J. Blige and other world-class songwriters, namely Bruce Miller, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Michelle Lynn Bell.
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Album AppearanceThe song finds its place in Mary J. Blige’s eighth studio record, “Growing Pains,” released in 2007.
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CollaborationThis track features an input from the renowned singer-songwriter and record producer, Jazmine Sullivan, who is credited as a backup vocalist in the track.
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Use of Classical MusicThere is an interpolation of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Air on the G String" in the song. This is quite interesting because not many R&B songs integrate classical music elements into them.
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Inspired ProductionThe song was produced by the famed Bruce Miller and Bryan-Michael Cox who have previously worked with various popular artists, including Usher and Mariah Carey.
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Emotional ContentThe song highlights Blige’s virtuosic blend of R&B, hip-hop, and soul – dealing with the theme of love, heartbreak, and strength, something she is widely acclaimed for.
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International SuccessMary J. Blige’s album “Growing Pains,” in which "It's a Wrap" is included, received worldwide success. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.
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Award-winning AlbumBlige won the Best Contemporary R&B Album award for "Growing Pains" in which "It's a Wrap" was featured, at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
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Diverse ReactionThe song received mixed reviews from critics; some praised Blige's emotive delivery while others pointed out that the album's consistency suffered due to the track's distinct classical influence.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite its experimental nature and mixed reception, "It's a Wrap," along with the other songs in “Growing Pains,” helped the album debut at No.2 on the US Billboard 200.
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