Doubt

Mary J. Blige

About Doubt

"Doubt" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige from her twelfth studio album The London Sessions (2014). It was written by Blige and English musician Sam Romans, while production was helmed by Romans and American record producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. "Doubt" is a R&B ballad, with gospel influences. The song was released as the album's fourth and final single on March 9, 2015. "Doubt" peaked in the top ten on the US Adult R&B Songs chart. The music video for the song was released on March 11, 2015.  


Year:
2014
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You said I'd never be a leader
You said I'd never wear a crown
If I wanted to be someone
I should learn to settle down

(You should know better) I tell myself
(You'll never go further) I warn myself
(You'll never be better) Don't know me that well

I made it to the end
I nearly paid the cost
I lost a lot of friends
I sacrificed a lot
I'd do it all again
'Cause I made it to the top
But I can't keep doubting myself anymore

No! No
I can't keep doubting myself no

Now you're looking at a leader
Now you're staring at a queen
You said I'll never be someone
But now I'm pulling all the strings

(You should know better) Won't let me back down
(You'll never go further) Can't turn me around
(You'll never be better) So no-one's stopping me now

I made it to the end
I nearly paid the cost
I lost a lot of friends
I sacrificed a lot
I'd do it all again
'Cause I made it to the top
I can't keep doubting myself anymore

No! No, no, no, no, oh no no, oh no

You think you know
But you don't know the half
You think you beat me down
But I'll have the last laugh
I'll keep getting up
'Cause that's what I'm gonna do yea
I'm gonna be the best me
Sorry if it kills you

I made it to the end
I nearly paid the cost
I lost a lot of friends
I sacrificed a lot
I'd do it all again
'Cause I made it to the top
But I can't keep doubting myself anymore
No, oh no no no no,
I can't keep doubting myself no, no no oh no oh no oh no

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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: . ROMANS, MARY J. BLIGE

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14 facts about this song

Song Production
"Doubt" is an emotional R&B song from Mary J. Blige's album “The London Sessions”.
Album Release
“The London Sessions” was released on November 24, 2014, under Capitol Records, and "Doubt" was one of its standout tracks.
Song Meaning
The song "Doubt" is broadly about overcoming one's self-doubt and exuding confidence, a personal struggle that Mary J. Blige has been public about.
Music Video
The music video for "Doubt" was shot at the iconic Apollo Theatre in New York, a significant location in the African American entertainment industry.
Songwriters
The song has been co-written by celebrated musicians Mary J. Blige, Sam Romans, and Sam Smith.
Chart Performance
Although the song itself did not peak the charts, the album "The London Sessions" reached number 9 on the US Billboard 200.
Music Genre
The song fuses soulful elements from traditional R&B with Blige's powerful and soulful voice.
Critical Reception
"Doubt" received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its lyrical content and Blige's passionate delivery.
Live Performances
Blige has performed "Doubt" at several major venues and events, including on her world tours.
Inspirational Anthem
With its powerful lyrics about self-belief and overcoming obstacles, "Doubt" has been touted as an inspirational anthem by many.
Backing Vocals
Interestingly, Sam Smith also provided backing vocals for the song, making it a more unique collaboration.
Collaborative Work
“The London Sessions” album, which features "Doubt", was a collaborative work which saw Mary J. Blige working with various high-profile UK artists, including Disclosure and Emeli Sandé.
Grammy Nominations
The album “The London Sessions”, that features "Doubt", received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
Song Duration
The official length of "Doubt" is 3 minutes and 59 seconds.

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