4:44
Jay-Z, Kim Burrell
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Do I find it so hard When I know in my heart I'm letting you down everyday Letting you down everyday Why do I keep on running away? Look, I apologize, often womanize Took for my child to be born See through a woman's eyes Took for these natural twins to believe in miracles Took me too long for this song I don't deserve you, I harass you out in Paris Please come back to Rome, you make it home We talked for hours when you were on tour Please pick up the phone, pick up the phone Said: "Don't embarrass me," instead of "Be mine" That was my proposal for us to go steady That was your 21st birthday, you mature faster than me I wasn't ready, so I apologize I've seen the innocence leave your eyes I still mourn this death, I apologize for all the stillborns 'Cause I wasn't present, your body wouldn't accept it I apologize to all the woman whom I Toyed with you emotions because I was emotionless I apologize 'cause at your best you are love And because I fall short of what I say I'm all about Your eyes leave with the soul that your body once housed And you stare blankly into space Thinkin' of all the time you wasted it, on all this basic shit So I apologize I'm never gonna treat you I'm never gonna treat you like I should I apologize, our love was one for the ages and I contained us And all this ratchet shit and we more expansive now Meant to cry and die alone in these mansions Or sleep with our back turned We're supposed to vacay 'til our backs burn We're supposed to laugh 'til our hearts stop And then we end a space with a dark stop And let love light the way Like the men before me, I cut off my nose to spite my face I never wanted another woman to know Something about me that you didn't know I promised, I cried, I couldn't hold I suck at love, I think I need a do-over I will be emotionally available if I invited you over I stew over what if you over my shit? I'm never gonna treat you I'm never gonna treat you like I should And if my children knew, I don't even know what I would do If they ain't look at me the same I would prob'ly die with all the shame "You did what with who?" What good is a ménage à trois when you have a soulmate? "You risked that for Blue?" If I wasn't a superhero in your face My heart breaks for the day I had to explain my mistakes And the mask goes away and Santa Claus is fake And you go online and see For Blue's tooth, the tooth fairy didn't pay I'm never gonna treat you like I should
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Written by: Shawn Carter, Ernest Dion Wilson, Kanan Howard Keeney
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16 facts about this song
Album Classification"4:44" is the title track and the second single from Jay-Z's 13th studio album, also named "4:44."
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Creation InspirationThe song was created when Jay-Z woke up at 4:44 am and started writing it. The number also signifies the address of the house Jay-Z and Beyoncé once lived in.
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Personal ReflectionThe song "4:44" is an emotional deep dive into Jay-Z's own vulnerability regarding his marriage to Beyoncé, representing a stage in his life where he has become more introspective.
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Apology Song"4:44" is often considered a response to Beyoncé's "Lemonade" album. In the song, Jay-Z comes clean about his infidelity, with the track serving as a public apology to his wife.
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High AcclaimThe song received widespread acclaim from critics, many of whom noted it as the standout track from the album.
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Grammy Recognition"4:44" received nominations for three awards at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, and Best Rap Performance.
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Producer's ContributionThe song was produced by No I.D., who used a sample of the song “Late Nights and Heartbreak” by Hannah Williams & The Affirmations as the base of the song.
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Authentic CreationAccording to the producer No I.D., the raw vocals were done in one take, capturing the authentic guilt and remorse expressed by the rapper.
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Unique StructureThe song has no chorus structure -- the lyrics are instead delivered in a relentless, stream-of-consciousness style.
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Positive ImpactThe song's mature themes and Jay-Z's candidness about his failed relationships were praised for adding a new level of depth to his music.
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Chart SuccessFollowing the release, the song "4:44" debuted at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also charted in several other regions.
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Concise Writing"4:44" is one of Jay-Z's shortest songs on the album, yet it's seen by many critics as the most poignant and powerful.
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Praise for LyricsThe song's lyrics received praise for their honesty, depth, and juggle between remorse and hope.
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Song DurationInterestingly, the song's duration is also 4 minutes and 44 seconds, relating back to its title.
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Use in Pop CultureThe song was used in an episode of the American television drama series, "Power."
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Release DateThe song "4:44" was initially released on June 30, 2017, along with the rest of the album.
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