The Fact Is (I Need You)
Jill Scott
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I can pay my own light bill baby Put my own gas in my own car I can buy my own shoe collection I've been blessed thus far I can kill the spider above my bed Although it's hard because I'm scared I can even stain and polyurethane But some things just don't change I need you yeah Sometimes so hard to say uh I need you Some things remain I can buy my own groceries baby Get my hair dyed my nails fly I can floss my own bling bling Write the words to the songs I sing I can even raise a child well made Make sure he's loved and knows what God gave uh huh I can teach him how to walk and stand But he needs you to help him be a man Um We need you So hard to say We need you Some things don't change I can be a Congress woman, or a garbage woman, A police officer, or a carpenter I can be doctor and a lawyer and a mother, and a good goddess Woman, what you done to me, good lover I can be I can be a computer analyst The queen with the nappy hair raising the fist Or I can be much more and a myriad of this Hot as the summer Sweet as the first kiss And even though I can do all these things I need you And even though I can all these things We need you We need you, we need you And even though I can do all these things by my damn self I need you I do, I do, I do, I do And though I can do all these here things I need you, we need you I do
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Written by: JILL H. SCOTT, PETE KUZMA
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Song Classification"The Fact Is (I," sung by Jill Scott, is classified as a Neo soul/R&B song, reflecting its smooth and soulful tone.
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AlbumThe song is a part of Jill Scott’s third studio album "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2," which was released on August 31, 2004.
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ThemeLyrically, "The Fact Is (I Need You)" is a powerful feminist anthem that acknowledges the strength and independence of women, but also the desire for companionship.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its critical acclaim, the song itself did not chart on the Billboard Top 100, but the album peaked at #3 on the US Billboard 200 chart and topped R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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Sales"Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2," which included "The Fact Is (I Need You)", was certified Platinum by the RIAA, indicating it sold over 1 million copies.
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AwardsThe album earned her two more Grammy nominations in 2005, including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the single "Cross My Mind," highlighting the calibre of music including "The Fact Is (I Need You)".
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LyricsIn the song “The Fact Is (I Need You),” Jill Scott subverts typical gender expectations by confessing that, despite her ability to handle things herself, she still needs her man.
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Live Performance"The Fact Is (I Need You)" is a crowd favorite at Jill Scott's live shows, and she often takes time to elaborate upon the song's message during her performances.
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Music VideoWhile there isn't a dedicated music video for "The Fact Is (I Need You)", the song's live performances by Jill Scott have received millions of views on online platforms.
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CollaborationsDespite Scott being mainly involved in writing the song, she collaborated with percussionist George “Spanky” McCurdy for the production of "The Fact Is (I Need You)".
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by various artists, showcasing its universal appeal and lasting impact.
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Personal LifeJill Scott has mentioned in interviews that "The Fact Is (I Need You)" was inspired by real-life experiences - the complexities of being a strong, independent woman, but also feeling the need for a man in her life.
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Critic ReviewsCritics have praised "The Fact Is (I Need You)" for its honest and real storytelling, as well as Scott's emotional and longing vocal performance.
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InfluenceThe song's lyrical content, highlighting both power and vulnerability in a woman's persona, has reportedly inspired many contemporary R&B female artists.
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