I Am

Mary J. Blige

About I Am

"I Am" is a song taken from American R&B singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige's ninth studio album, Stronger with Each Tear. The song was written by Blige, Johntá Austin, Ester Dean, Magnus Beite, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen with musical production from Stargate and was released as the second single from the album. The song "I Am" confidently tells one's lover nobody can treat them better than the person they are with at the present time. A rough/early demo version of the song was circulated on the Internet featuring Austin's vocals on the hook.  


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Hey no, no ooh,
Ain't nobody gonna treat you better
Ain't nobody gonna touch you better
Ain't nobody gonna love you better
Than I am,
Than I am

When your out at night and your in the streets
And you have time to yourself
Think of all the love that you get from me
That you can't find nowhere else
When your far away and I'm not around
And temptation fills your heart
Think of all the ways that I'm faithful babe
To replace me would be hard
Cause there's nobody

Ain't nobody gonna treat you better (no nobody)
Ain't nobody gonna touch you better (nobody)
Ain't nobody gonna love you better boy than I am
Than I am
(nobody, nobody) than I am
(nobody, nobody) than I am
(nobody, nobody)
Oh nobody's gonna treat you as good as I am

You can try to act single if you wanna
You can go ahead and mingle if you wanna
You can even behave like you don't care
But you know (but you know) like I know (like I know)
That you ain't that foolish
Who you foolin'? You won't ruin
What's been here all along, you ain't movin'
From what you've got at home

Ain't nobody gonna treat you better
Ain't nobody gonna touch you better (aint no'body gonna touch you)
Ain't nobody gonna love you better boy than I am
Than I am
(nobody, nobody) than I am
(nobody, nobody) than I am
(nobody, nobody)
Oh nobody gonna treat you as good as I am

I just want you to know
Baby I love you so
There is no need to go lookin' for nothing more
Cause I've got everything you'll ever need right here
But if you feel that you need to leave
Just know!

Ain't nobody gonna treat you better
Ain't nobody gonna touch you better (ain't nobody)
Ain't nobody gonna love you better boy than I am
Than I am
Ain't nobody gonna treat you better
Ain't nobody gonna touch you better
Ain't nobody gonna love you better boy than I am
Than I am

(Nobody, nobody) than I am
(Nobody, nobody) than I am
(Nobody, nobody) than I am
Oh nobody''s gonna treat you as good as I am
(Nobody, nobody) than I am
(Nobody, nobody) than I am
(Nobody, nobody) than I am
Oh nobody's gonna treat you as good as I am
As I am
As I am
Oh nobody's gonna treat you as good as I am
(Nobody, nobody) than I am
(Nobody, nobody) I am
(Nobody, nobody) than I am
Nobody's gonna treat you as good as I am

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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: ESTHER DEAN, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN, MAGNUS T. BEITE, MARY J. BLIGE, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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Artist Background
"I Am" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige, noted for her unique blend of R&B, soul, and hip hop.
Release Details
The song was released as the second single from her ninth studio album, "Stronger with Each Tear," in October 2009.
Songwriter Credits
The song was written by Blige and popular songwriters Johnta Austin, Ester Dean, Tor Erik Hermansen, and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen.
Production Team
"I Am" was produced by Stargate, a production duo that has worked with numerous big-name artists across various genres.
Chart Performance
The song became a success on the charts, peaking at No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "I Am" was directed by renowned director Anthony Mandler, known for his narrative-driven approach.
Awards
It was nominated for Best Female R & B Vocal Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards, further solidifying Mary J. Blige's status as a top artist.
Song Message
"I Am" is about female empowerment and self-confidence, themes that are often reflected in Mary J. Blige's music.
Critical Reception
Critics mostly praised the song for its catchy, infectious hook, and Blige's emotive vocals.
Influence
Like most of Blige's work, "I Am" has been recognized for its blend of classic soul with contemporary R&B, making it influential on the genre.
Live Performances
During live performances of "I Am," Blige has often used the song as a platform to speak about self-love, further enriching its meaning for fans.
Global Recognition
The song also achieved international success, charting in Canada, the United Kingdom and various European countries.

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