Someone to Love Me (Naked)
P. Diddy, Diddy, Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige
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Looking for someone to love me I'm-m-m looking for someone to love me Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah I'm no angel There so much I can take Calm down, patience Don't lose your temper hold on wait I've got issues just like you Sometimes I get so confused I'm strong but I can break I'll be praying so hard To get through the day Bad thoughts in my mind I can't shake Having nightmares in the day can you relate? Please somebody kindly wake me I can't let this cold world take me I'm looking My drama, my karma My love my life, dear moma The war’s I’ve fought, scars that I’ve garnered The hustle, I got that honest from my father Mix me with violence, blend me with peace Combine me with hate and I can’t face defeat (nope) I did it all in a week Still incomplete as I stand on my feet It take a lot to still dance to the beat Skin more cold and callous than concrete I love swimming but there's just one ski In a rich man’s chique hotel with bed sheets Uh ah, you know what I’m looking for Looking for someone to love me I'm-I'm-I'm-I'm looking for someone to love me Yeh-yeh-yeah It’s my life, my life, word to Mary Niggas can’t f*ck with me, Virgin Mary Go ahead make my day, dirty Harry Weezy, f*ck the World pop ya cherry Everybody pushing but I don’t fall back And everybody looking but blind to the fact The clock on the wall say it’s time for some action Now you can take that to the bank and cash in I’m feeling myself, f*ck if they feeling me Can’t spell them without me It’s them or me Yesterday was a memory Looking in the mirror at my enemy But today I’m Looking for someone to love me I'm-I'm-I'm-I'm looking for someone to love me Yeh-yeh-yeah My rise, my falls Enemies wanna see me crawl My ups, my downs Ya’ll know I’ve been around But sometimes it bothers me When I hear people say a non truth Am I sane, am I crazy Pick one there all the same In this World we’re living in I’mma make mistakes, I’m only human I was Looking for someone to love me I'm-I'm-I'm-I'm looking for someone to love me Yeh-yeh-yeah
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Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, SEAN J. COMBS, JERRY DUPLESSIS, BETTYE JEAN BARNES CRUTCHER, LEROY WATSON, DAVID L PORTER, RONNIE WILLIAMS, MARY J. BLIGE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Someone To Love Me (Naked)" by Mary J. Blige is a single from her tenth studio album "My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)" which was released in 2011.
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CollaborationThis song features guest appearances by Diddy and Lil Wayne.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Colin Tilley, features Diddy and Lil Wayne and was released in 2011.
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Song CompositionIn the song, Mary puts her heart into her singing, with soulful lyrics that tell a tale of longing for love and acceptance.
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Sample UseThe song samples lyrics from "Someone to Love Me" by Diddy - Dirty Money featuring Trey Songz from the album "Last Train to Paris," and "All Night Long" by Mary Jane Girls, making it a creative reinterpretation.
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GenreAs with most of Mary J. Blige's work, this song falls under the genre of R&B and Soul.
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Chart PerformanceThe song didn't top any major US Billboard charts, but it did receive a lot of airplay and was popular with fans.
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FashionIn the music video, Blige is renowned for her signature stylish look, featuring her platinum blonde hair, a leather jacket, jeans, and dramatic smoky eye makeup.
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InfluencesThe song exhibits Blige's trademark style of powerful vocal performances influenced by gospel music.
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ReceptionDespite its moderate commercial performance, the song was well received by critics who praised its emotional depth, Blige's soulful rendition, and Diddy and Lil Wayne's performances.
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Song MeaningThe song expresses Blige's desire for endearing, everlasting love – a theme that has been recurring throughout her music career.
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Behind the ScenesThere exists a version of the song without the contributions of Diddy and Lil Wayne, which showcases the strong vocal presence and emotional depth of Blige.
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