Your Child
Mary J. Blige
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It's too bad, it's too bad It's too bad, it's too bad baby But I gotta face reality It's too bad, it's too bad Too bad baby, yeah But I gotta face reality Today you had a visitor Or should I say an old friend But wait a minute That's not where it ends no Is there something That you want to tell me, hmm Cause I'm believing what your friends say About your hidden secret seeds The girlfriend She wasn't disrespectful In fact, she's a hundred percent sure And how could I argue with her Holding a baby with eyes like yours She said it's your child And it really messed me up How could you deny Your own flesh and blood Gotta face reality There can never be anymore us More than life hurt me Yes so precious She said she never, wanted to hurt me And could I understand, she's afraid and lost She said a real woman wouldn't do this over the phone And that you told her about me after the baby was born The girlfriend She wasn't disrespectful In fact, she's a hundred percent sure And how could I argue with her Holding a baby with eyes like yours She said it's your child And it really messed me up How could you deny Your own flesh and blood Gotta face reality There can never be anymore us More than life hurt me Yes so precious She said it's your child And it really messed me up How could you deny Your own flesh and blood Gotta face reality There can never be anymore us More than life hurt me Yes so precious Hm, oh I can't, looks just like you How could you deny your own flesh and blood Your own child What kind of man are you? Oh, oh the girlfriend
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Written by: GERALD ISAAC
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Your Child" was released as a single in 1999. It is part of Mary J. Blige's fourth studio album, "Mary."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and stayed on the chart for 20 weeks.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a powerful story about a woman who finds out that her partner has been unfaithful and fathered a child with another woman.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Your Child" was directed by Malik Sayeed, a prominent music video and film director.
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LyricsThe lyrics for "Your Child" were written by Gerald Isaac, who has also written songs for other popular R&B artists.
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Critical ReceptionCritics noted Blige's ability to express realistic emotion and pain in her performance on the song, with many complimenting her vocal ability.
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Live PerformancesMary J. Blige performed "Your Child" live at various concerts and events, and each performance was hailed as a highlight due to her emotional and powerful delivery.
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Cover VersionsArtists like K. Michelle and The Clark Sisters have covered "Your Child," demonstrating the song's significant impact in the music world.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song has been frequently used in discussions about infidelity and the complexities of relationships, with its lyrics being cited in various cultural and academic analyses.
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AwardsWhile not receiving an award specifically for "Your Child," Blige won the Grammy award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the album "Mary" which the song features on.
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