Rainy Dayz
Mary J. Blige
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Huh yeah, Rule baby Huh Mary J. Blige, Murder Inc. Smile It's just those rainy days Spent a lifetime tryin' to wash away 'Til the sun comes out and shines again Smile for me, smile for me On all those rainy days Spend ya lifetime tryin? to wash away Until the sun shines and I see your face Smile at me, smile at me We're always livin' so crazy and sexy and cool And we begin to love it (begin love it) Watchin' all the heartache and pain of the world And think nothing of it (thinkin' nothing of it) Now baby I got love for you And I know that you got me baby (got me baby) But everytime the sun shines bright it gets socloudy Mary: 'Cause nobody loves the rain Ja: can't stand it It always seem to fall Mary: Baby handle it Baby didn't we tell you before about chasin?those waterfalls? Yeah Mary: Nobody loves the rain Ja: Can't stand it It always seems to fall Mary: Baby handle it Baby didn't we tell you before about chasin?those waterfalls Yeah Mary baby, sometimes the Rule don't mind the rain It kinda feels like I'm drownin' in the Lord's pain Until the sun comes out and shines again, smile Gimme reason to keep believin' that everything ain't is mean and I kiss the clouds on the rainy days And smile for you when the skies are gray Baby 'cause I'm a teardrop away from cryin' And a few shots away from dyin' Dear Lord would you shower my pain Let it rain, let it rain on me While I cherish the air I breathe I'm an angel- that can't soar, can't fly And I imagine the Lord knows why I feel like an angel in my broken wings So I can soar again, Lord let me in And through all the passion and the pain and the hurt I feel like I'm fallin' (yeah) Makin' promises of love to those that spread love And for those that can't take it, stand up Baby we goin' make it and the words of Marvin Gaye "War is not the answer" Smile smile smile smile smile sm-smile sm-smile 'Til the sun shines Just smile for me Just smile for me, just smile at me Know in your heart that we are free Free to believe whatever we feel So feel something real baby, yeah
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Written by: MARCUS VEST, JEFFREY ATKINS (JA RULE), IRVING D LORENZO (IRV GOTTI)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Song Information"Rainy Dayz" is a song by American rapper Ja Rule featuring American R&B singer Mary J. Blige.
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Release DetailsIt was released in 2001 as the third single from his second album, "Pain is Love."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a top ten hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about the trying times that people go through and how it feels like it's raining every day. However, the rain is a metaphor for the struggle and pain that one goes through in life.
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The Music VideoThe music video for "Rainy Dayz" was directed by Hype Williams, one of the most influential music video directors.
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Grammy Nomination"Rainy Dayz" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 45th Grammy Awards held in 2003.
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Presence in the UK ChartIn the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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ControversyEven though some saw "Rainy Dayz" as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles, some critics felt it was a veiled reference to Ja Rule's legal issues and strained relationships within the music industry at the time.
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International SuccessBesides its success in the US and the UK, "Rainy Dayz" also charted in several other countries including Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, and Belgium.
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Impact on Ja Rule's CareerThis song is considered as one of Ja Rule's biggest hits and it played a significant role in establishing him as one of the leading rappers in the early 2000s.
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Contribution from Mary J. BligeMary J. Blige's contribution to the song is highly praised, with some critics calling it the highlight of the track. Her powerful vocals, according to many, added depth and soul to the track.
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Multi-Platinum StatusJa Rule's album "Pain is Love", which includes "Rainy Dayz", was awarded multi-platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over 3 million copies sold.
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RemixThere is a popular remix of the song by the producer Top Dawg, which features rap verses by both Ja Rule and Mary J. Blige.
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Popular in Pop CultureThe success and popularity of the song have led it to be featured in several films and TV series throughout the years.
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