You Bring Me Joy

Mary J. Blige

About You Bring Me Joy

"You Bring Me Joy" is a song performed by American R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige. It is the third single from her critically acclaimed second album, My Life. The song samples the 1977 smash hit, "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me" by Barry White, written by Ekundayo Paris and Nelson Pigford. The song peaked at #29 on the Hot R&B Singles chart, #1 on the Hot Dance Music Club Play and at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
1994
4:14
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Hey, hey, hey!
Hey, hey, hey!
Hey, hey, hey!

I don't know what I would do
Do without you
In my life boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy

You know if the time is right
I don't wanna fuss n fight
I just wanna let you know
I'm feeling good tonight
I want you to take my hand
And promise you'll be cool
Cause I know you like the way that I move

Oh, oh boy you bring me joy
Some try to play me
But they can't fade me
Oh, oh boy you've go it goin on
And you make me happy (happy)
So very happy

I don't know what I would do
Do without you
In my life boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy

You know when I think of you
I'm thinkin of myself
I just wanna be with you, my friend
And no one else
It's not hard
To say what I feel
Cause you know that my love is for real

Oh, oh boy I'll be your toy
Come on and play with me
And never leave me
Oh, oh boy you've got it goin on
And you satisfy me (yes you do)
You satisfy me

So much joy
In my world
Be my man
And I'll be your girl

I don't know what I would do
Do without you
In my life boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy

Wait just a minute
Something else is on my mind
I don't wanna have to tell you
This but one more time
You're the only man I want
And I ain't never gonna front
On ya baby so relax your mind
And realize

I don't know what I would do
Do without you
In my life boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy
I don't know what I would do
Do without you
In my life boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy

Realize that I'm gonna do you right

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Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige ( /ˈblaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971), preferably known as Mary J. Blige, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in R&B, Rap, Gospel, and Pop. more »

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Written by: Chucky Thompson, Sean J. Combs, Joel Lamonte Hailey, Mary J. Blige, Nelson R. Pigford, Ekundayo Paris

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Music Genre
"You Bring Me Joy" is classified under the R&B and Soul genre, showcasing Mary J. Blige's renowned vocal prowess and emotional delivery.
Album Identification
The song is part of Mary J. Blige's second studio album, "My Life," released in 1994. The album is often considered one of her best works.
Commercial Success
"You Bring Me Joy" was a commercial success, peaking at number 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Hot R&B Singles chart.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by personal experiences. Mary J. Blige was going through tough times mentally and emotionally while recording the "My Life" album. She used the music to verbalize her feeling.
Production Team
"You Bring Me Joy" was produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs and Chucky Thompson, who played a key role in shaping the sound of the entire "My Life" album.
Song Sample
The song samples a classic hit, "It's a Love Thing" by The Whispers, showcasing Mary's love for old-school music.
Music Video
A music video was released for the song, directed by Bille Woodruff, a prominent music video and film director who worked with many top artists.
Critical Acclaim
"You Bring Me Joy" received widespread critical acclaim, with critics lauding Blige's emotional depth and soul-baring delivery.
Cultural Impact
The song, like the entire album, had a significant cultural impact and cemented Mary J. Blige's place as the 'Queen of Hip Hop Soul'.
Live Performances
Blige has performed "You Bring Me Joy" numerous times in her live concerts, and it has become one of her iconic songs.
Collaborations
Notably, the production also included contributions from notable musicians like keyboardists Herb Middleton and Mark Ledford, as well as guitarist Carlos Santana.

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