Take Me as I Am
Mary J. Blige
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She's been down and out She's been wrote about She's been talked about constantly She's been up and down She's been pushed around But they held her down, NYC She has no regrets She accepts the past All these things they Helped make to make she She's been lost and found And she's still around There's a reason for everything You know I've been holdin' on Try to make me weak But I still stay strong Put my life all up in these songs Just so you can feel me So you can get the real me So take me as I am Or have nothing at all (nothing at all) Just take me as I am Or have nothing at all (at all) Now she's older now Yes, she's wiser now Can't disguise her now She don't need No one tellin' her What to do and say No one tellin' her Who to be She's on solid ground She's been lost and found Now she answers to G-O-D And she's confident This is not the end Ask me how I know 'Cause she is me You know I've been holdin' on Try to make me weak But I still stay strong Put my life all up in these songs Just so you can feel me So you can get the real me So take me as I am Or have nothing at all (nothing at all) Just take me as I am Or have nothing at all (at all) So it's all or nothing at all All or nothing at all Don't you know I can only be me (I can only be me, yeah) So it's all or nothing at all All or nothing at all Don't you know I can only be me (I can only be me, yeah) So take me as I am Or have nothing at all (nothing at all) Just take me as I am Or have nothing at all (at all) This is me!
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Written by: Lonnie Liston Smith, Keri Lynn Hilson, Candice Clotiel Nelson, Jordan Matthew Suecof, Ezekiel L. Lewis, Thabiso Nkhereanye
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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10 facts about this song
Song Details"Take Me As I Am" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige and a rapper known as "J". This catchy tune was written by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Blige and was released in 2005.
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Album ClassificationThe song "Take Me as I Am" by Mary J. Blige and "J" is part of Blige's seventh studio album 'The Breakthrough'. The album was released on December 20, 2005 by Geffen Records.
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Genre Categorization"Take Me As I Am" is classified under the genre of R&B and soul music, with a mix of hip-hop influences. This combination represents Blige's musical signature which she refers to as real Love music.
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Song Success"Take Me as I Am" was a commercial success. It peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and at number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. This proved Blige's ability to bridge the gap between the R&B and mainstream pop markets.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from music critics. It was praised as a testament to Blige's status as a multi-faceted and enduring artist.
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Music VideoThe official video for "Take Me As I Am" directed by Bille Woodruff, was also criticized for its raw and emotional approach, highlighting the hardships faced by Blige in her early life.
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Personal ReflectionThis song, like many of Blige's other songs, incorporates personal experiences as part of its theme. It emphasizes acceptance, resilience, and self-love, powerful messages that deeply resonate with many of her listeners.
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AwardsDifferent songs from 'The Breakthrough' album which includes "Take Me As I Am", won several awards and nominations. Blige won three Grammy Awards in 2007, including Best R&B Album. Moreover, "Take Me As I Am" earned Blige a nomination for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
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Live PerformancesThroughout her career, "Take Me as I Am" has been a popular choice in Blige’s live sets, often performed as a powerful and emotive closing track.
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CollaborationsDespite the song being largely a solo effort by Blige, the added verse from "J" gives the song an appealing blend and showcases Blige's ability to collaborate with artists from varying music genres.
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