You Bring Me Joy
Mary J. Blige
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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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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.
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Album IdentificationThe 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.
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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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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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.
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Song SampleThe song samples a classic hit, "It's a Love Thing" by The Whispers, showcasing Mary's love for old-school music.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song, directed by Bille Woodruff, a prominent music video and film director who worked with many top artists.
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Critical Acclaim"You Bring Me Joy" received widespread critical acclaim, with critics lauding Blige's emotional depth and soul-baring delivery.
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Cultural ImpactThe song, like the entire album, had a significant cultural impact and cemented Mary J. Blige's place as the 'Queen of Hip Hop Soul'.
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Live PerformancesBlige has performed "You Bring Me Joy" numerous times in her live concerts, and it has become one of her iconic songs.
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CollaborationsNotably, 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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