All That I Can Say

Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige

About All That I Can Say

"All That I Can Say" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was composed by fellow R&B singer and close friend Lauryn Hill, who also sang backing vocals, for Blige's fifth studio album Mary (1999). Released as the album's lead single, it became a moderate commercial success in both the United States and United Kingdom, peaking at numbers forty-four and twenty-nine, respectively. Blige garnered her sixth Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 42nd Grammy Awards. Blige performed the song live in addition to an impromptu appearance by Hill who performed a rap on the first incarnation of The Queen Latifah Show in September 1999. She also performed the song on Top of the Pops, and her performance was shown the week "All That I Can Say" charted. 


Year:
1999
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Loving you is wonderful
Something like a miracle
Rest assured I feel the same way you do
Meeting you isn't hard
With you I can't let down my guard
Stay secure that's all I'm asking from you
(Stay secure)

I wish I had words to tell (I wish)
This feeling that I know so well
But I don't, I don't

All that I can say
(Do do, do do, do do, do)
All that I can say
(Do do, do do, do do, do)

I've always been curious
Meeting someone serious
Looking for someone who loves like me
But the day I stopped my search
It seemed that you were put on this Earth
To show me everything I could not see

I wish I could find a way
To tell you how I felt that day
But I can't (I just can't)
I can't

All that I can say
(Do do, do do, do do, do)
All that I can say
(Do do, do do, do do, do)

Hmm, oh
Knowing him, loving him
Showing him that I'm all him
Living and forgiving and
I would do it all again
Genuine, Seraphim
Sweeter than cinnamon
Heaven-sent gentleman
Sent him here for loving him
Oh, oh
Oh, oh

All that I can say
(Do do, do do, do do, do)
All that I can say
(Do do, do do, do do, do)

He's all that I'll ever need
He's got a hold on me
I love you
Oh I don't want to live without you
You're all that I can say, hey
Loving you is wonderful
(Do do, do do, do do, do)
All that I can say
(Do do, do do, do do, do)
All that I can say

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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: LAURYN HILL, LAURYN N. HILL

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Release Details
"All That I Can Say" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was released as the lead single from her fifth studio album, "Mary," on June 24, 1999.
Songwriting Credits
The song was written by fellow R&B singer Lauryn Hill, who is also known as a former member of the hip-hop group Fugees.
Musical Style
The song is often said to exhibit a distinct departure from Blige’s earlier work, featuring mellow sounds and a smoother R&B feel, in contrast to her typical hip hop soul style.
Chart Performance
Following its release, "All That I Can Say" peaked at number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 10 of the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well-received by critics. It was frequently praised for Blige's vocal performance, and the song's catchy, soulful melody.
Grammy Nominations
"All That I Can Say" garnered two Grammy nominations: one for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and another for Best R&B Song at the Grammy Awards held in 2000.
Album Success
The album "Mary," from which the single comes, was considered one of Blige's most successful projects, selling over 2 million copies in the United States.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Marcus Raboy and features Blige performing the song amidst black and white settings, most notably on a rooftop overlooking New York City.
Notable Performances
Blige performed "All That I Can Say" on several television platforms, including "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
Influence
This song is widely praised for its innovative sound that combined elements of R&B and neo-soul, reinforcing Blige’s influential status in the music industry.

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