Everything
Mary J. Blige
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You are my everything You are my everything You, my everything Everything, everything, everything It's all because of you I'm never sad and blue You've brightened up my days In your own special way Whenever you're around I'm never feeling down You are my trusted friend On you I can depend You take me away From the pain And you bring me paradise And when there were cloudy Days you brought sunshine in my life It never occurred To me the first time I saw your face I would fall so deep in love That your love can't be replaced You are my everything (you are my everything) Love so good, so good only you can bring You are my everything You are everything And everything is you My darling only you Can make my dreams come true And every night I pray You'll never go away I promise I will try Until the day I die To treat you like a king Cause you are my everything You take me away From the pain And you bring me paradise And when there were cloudy Days you brought sunshine in my life It never occurred It never occurred, it never occurred to me I would fall so deep That your love can't be replaced You are my everything (you are my everything) Love so good, so good only you can bring You are my everything You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you When you're lovin' me Put your lovin' arms around me When you're lovin' me Said I feel so safe I found security When you're lovin' me Forever I want you home with me (When you're lovin' me) My every every every everything You are my everything (you are my everything) Love so good, so good only you can bring You are my everything You are everything And everything is you (You take me away) You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you You are everything And everything is you You are my everything Love so good, so good only you can bring You are my everything You are everything And everything is you
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Written by: FRED WESLEY, JAMES BROWN, JOHN STARKS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Everything" by Mary J. Blige was released as a single in August 1997. It is incorporated in her third album, "Share My World".
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Album Success"Share My World", the album containing "Everything", marked a significant turning point in Mary J. Blige's career. It peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Producer Contribution"Everything" was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, well-known producers who have worked with numerous successful artists including Janet Jackson and Usher.
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Chart Performance"Everything" achieved considerable chart success. It reached the top five on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the song's broad appeal.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Everything" was shot in beautiful exotic locations such as Hawaii and features Blige portraying multiple characters, which showcases her acting versatility.
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Song Style"Everything" showcases Blige's unique blend of R&B, soul, and hip hop, a style that has contributed to her success and recognition as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul".
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Song Recognition"Everything" is often recognized for its emotional depth, providing listeners with a raw and powerful exploration of love and longing.
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Awards and NominationsWhile the song itself did not win any awards, the album "Share My World" was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 40th Grammy Awards, highlighting the album’s and in effect, the song's contribution to Blige's career.
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SamplingThe song samples "You Are Everything" by The Stylistics and "The Payback" by James Brown, showcasing a seamless fusion of different eras and genres of music.
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Cultural Impact"Everything" continues to be one of Mary J. Blige's most recognizable and beloved songs, with its popularity extending beyond its initial release to influence subsequent generations of R&B and hip-hop artists.
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