Be Happy
Mary J. Blige
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How can I love somebody else If I can't love myself enough to know When it's time, Time to let go Sing All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet I ask for the sign From the sweet Lord above I know the answer is in front of me But when you think you're in love You only see what you wanna see And all I see is me for you And you for me Oh I cannot hide the way I feel inside (No I don't know why) I don't know why but every day I wanna cry (Every day I wanna cry) If I give you one more try To there rules, will you abide And if I mean anything to you Would it make everything all right All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet I just wanna be so, so, happy But the answer lies in me I do believe That we can be happy I said I wanna be happy, yeah Life is too short To be tryin to play some games Now take some time and think about If it's really worth losing me Why must it be this way Why do you have to play with my mind All the time Help me sing it How can I love somebody else If I can't love myself enough to know When it's time, Time to let go Sing All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet I ask for the sign From the sweet Lord above I know the answer is in front of me But when you think you're in love You only see what you wanna see And all I see is me for you And you for me Oh I cannot hide the way I feel inside (No I don't know why) I don't know why but every day I wanna cry (Every day I wanna cry) If I give you one more try To there rules, will you abide And if I mean anything to you Would it make everything all right All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet I just wanna be so, so, happy But the answer lies in me I do believe That we can be happy I said I wanna be happy, yeah Life is too short To be tryin to play some games Now take some time and think about If it's really worth losing me Why must it be this way Why do you have to play with my mind All the time Help me sing it All I really want is for me to be happy Ohhh, just help me sing it All I really want is for me to be happy Yeahhhhhhh All I really want is for me to be happy Oh, you know I wanna be happy, yeah, yeah ~repeat through chorus~ I don't wanna have to worry about nothin no more Said I wanna be, said I wanna be, said I wanna be All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet All I really want is for me to be happy Ohhh, just help me sing it All I really want is for me to be happy Yeahhhhhhh All I really want is for me to be happy Oh, you know I wanna be happy, yeah, yeah I don't wanna have to worry about nothin no more Said I wanna be, said I wanna be, said I wanna be All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet All I really want is to be happy And to find a love that's mine It would be so sweet
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Written by: Curtis Mayfield, Gilbert Alexander Askey, Mary J. Blige, Sean Combs, Jean Claude Olivier, Arlene Delvalle
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundMary J. Blige, the singer of "Be Happy", is an American songwriter and actress who began her career in the early 90s and is known as the 'Queen of Hip-Hop Soul' due to her blend of soulful vocals with hip hop beats.
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Album Information"Be Happy" is a track from Mary J. Blige's second studio album, "My Life", which was released on November 29, 1994.
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Song Analysis"Be Happy" is a joyous and empowering song about self-love and the pursuit of happiness in spite of life's difficult circumstances.
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Song Reception"Be Happy" was a commercial success, peaking at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Award Nominations"Be Happy" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1995.
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CollaborationPuff Daddy, also known as Diddy, was a producer on the song "Be Happy."
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Music VideoThe unique music video for "Be Happy" was shot in New York City and directed by Millicent Shelton. It features Blige joyfully singing and dancing on the beach, in the park, and round the streets of Manhattan.
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Live Performances"Be Happy" has been performed live by Mary J. Blige at numerous concerts and live performances, notably the 1995 Source Awards and the 1995 Soul Train Awards.
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Impact on CareerThe success of "Be Happy" and her "My Life" album helped to establish Mary J. Blige as a major figure in the music industry.
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Cover Versions"Be Happy" has been covered by various artists since its release, signifying its influence in the music industry.
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