Thick of It
Mary J. Blige
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Love ain't just black and white Ain't that simple It gets hard to tell whose wrong or right When it's dark with us I swear I barely see the light Should I stick it out? Are you worth this fight? Are we worth this fight? Cuz I ain't no quitter babe And I be damned if all these years I let you diss me babe I was there when no one wanted to stay with you baby You know I deserve more than this I do So tell me who Who's gonna love You like I do Who will you trust I gave you too much Enough is enough Now we're in the thick of it So tell me Who's gonna love You like I do Who will you trust I gave you too much Enough is enough Now were in the Now we're in the thick of it What a hell of a year If I make it through hell and I come out alive I got nothing to fear No more crying and trying And bring back this loving when nothing is here Let me be clear I wasn't perfect But this shit ain't worth it I'm done with the mess I confess on the stress And I know Imma look back and call it a blessing Cuz I ain't no quitter babe But I be damned if all these years I let you diss me babe I was there when no one wanted to stay with you baby You know I deserve more than this I do So tell me who Who's gonna love You like I do Who will you trust I gave you too much Enough is enough Now we're in the thick of it So tell me who Who's gonna love You like I do Who will you trust I gave you too much Enough is enough Now we're in the We're in the thick of it Boy you had someone who really loved you (Boy you had someone who really loved you) Should have held on held on real tight now (Held on tight) And she placed no other one above you (And she placed no one above you) But you didn't want to treat her right now Should've let her go Should've let her go Oh no oh, oh no oh Now I'm letting go Now I'm letting go Oh no oh, oh no oh So tell me who Who's gonna love You like I do Who will you trust I gave you too much Enough is enough Now we're in the thick of it So tell me who Who's gonna love You like I do Who will you trust I gave you too much (too much) Enough (enough) Now we're in the thick of it
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Written by: JOHN KENNETH GOODISON, PHILIP NEIL WAINMAN, MARY J. BLIGE, DARHYL JR CAMPER, JAZMINE SULLIVAN
Lyrics © CONEXION MEDIA GROUP, INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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Artist"Thick of It" is a song by the American singer Mary J. Blige. She is known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," and has released 13 studio albums and made over 150 guest appearances on other albums and soundtracks.
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Release DateThis song was released on October 7, 2016. It was one of the early releases from Blige's thirteenth studio album, "Strength of a Woman."
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Album"Thick of It" is a track from the album "Strength of a Woman," which was released on April 28, 2017. This album was Blige's first release after her very public and difficult divorce from her husband of more than a decade.
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Chart PerformanceThe song "Thick of It" was a hit and reached number one on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart. It remained at the peak position for 16 weeks, tying her own record for the longest number-one run by a female artist on the chart.
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InspirationThe song is widely believed to be about her ensuing divorce. It gives an insight into the emotional turmoil she was going through at that time.
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Songwriters"Thick of It" was co-written by Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan, and Angel Federico Hinojosa. These songwriters providing an emotional depth and believability to the song lyrics.
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ProductionThe song was produced by DJ Camper, who has also worked with Artists such as Tamar Braxton and Ne-Yo. The production showcases a rich mix of soul, gospel, and R&B influences.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "Thick of It" was directed by Dennis Leupold and choreographed by Dancehall Queen, Laure Courtellemont. It features Mary J. Blige performing the song in various glamorous outfits.
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Critical ReceptionCritics widely appreciated this song. They praised Blige's vocal performance and emotional honesty, and described the song as a powerful post-divorce anthem.
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Live PerformancesMary J. Blige has performed "Thick of It" on multiple platforms, including the American Music Awards in 2016. It was praised for its raw and emotional delivery, becoming a highlight in her live shows.
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