Not Today
Mary J. Blige, Eve
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This is another one of those heartbreak hotel joints for the ladies Why won't you grow up & be a man someday I can't believe that you're still playing silly games Now why do I put up w/ all this child's play Now if your word is all you have Then you ain't worth a damn thing Promises you told me every day That you made you never ever kept By me I really want to believe But not today, not today, not today, not today You're the worst I can't even depend on you you say a lot of good things But something else you always do Be a man of your word Try to love something other than you But now you can be on your way Cause I don't want you to stay Promises bout our house Bout the kids Lifestyle we would live Who the f*ck you really is In my face All the time Spittin' line after line Broke down my wall and you got in my mind You's a fake shoulda known All the signs I was wrong Believed what I saw And your cover was blown Breakup, leave Make up, please You's a magician all them tricks up your sleeve Had me for a minute I was in it you played good But I'mma get you I'mma make moves And I'mma leave you where you at dog, chill Go back to square one Wait for something real Selfish nigga Could have helped you nigga Usually know betta but I felt you nigga I guess getting in my head was a part of the plan Cause in reality the only thing you giving me is Promises you told me every day That you made you never ever kept By me I really want to believe But not today, not today, not today, not today Promises you told me every day That you made you never ever kept By me I really want to believe But not today, not today, not today, not today Don't let him waste your time girl He's only telling lies girl And when he apologizes (and he will) Don't be believing that man Cause he gon' do it again Promises you told me every day That you made you never ever kept By me I really want to believe But not today, not today, not today, not today
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Written by: ANDRE YOUNG, MICHAEL ELIZONDO, THERON FEEMSTER, MARY J. BLIGE, EVE JEFFERS, BRUCE MILLER, CURTIS LEE HUDSON, LISA C. STEVENS
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Not Today" by Mary J. Blige is a single off her eighth studio album titled "Love & Life," which was released in 2003.
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Genre PlacementThe song falls under the R&B and Hip Hop genres, which are Mary J. Blige’s signature musical style.
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CollaborationNot Today features guest vocals by rapper Eve. The two have worked together on several other tracks as well.
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach number 41 on the UK Singles Chart, displaying its popularity in the United Kingdom.
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Video DirectionThe music video for "Not Today" was directed by famous American music video director, Chris Robinson, adding a creative visual interpretation for the song.
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Notable LyricsThe song features empowering lyrics such as “You must be crazy. You gotta be outta your mind. You must be trippin’. You must be sick in your head” reflecting Mary J. Blige’s reputation as the queen of hip-hop soul and her strength as a woman in the industry.
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Critical AcclaimEven though "Not Today" performed modestly on the charts, it was critically acclaimed for Blige's vocal performance and Eve's rap verse.
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Album SuccessLove & Life, the album "Not Today" comes from, was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album in 2004 – emphasizing the critical success of the album and by extension, the song.
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Concert Staple"Not Today" became a concert staple for Mary J. Blige with her delivering power-pack performances of the song during her live gigs.
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Personal StoryLike many of her songs, "Not Today" is said to be reflective of Mary J. Blige's personal life, conveying a message of strength and resilience.
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