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Be With You
Mary J. Blige Lyrics


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I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Ooo, oh, oh, oh, oh, ooo

Chemistry was crazy from the get-go
Neither one of us knew why
We didn't build nothing overnight
'Cause a love like this takes some time
People swore it off as a phase
Said we can't see that
Now from top to bottom
They see that we did that (yes)
It's so true that (yes)
We've been through it (yes)
We got real shit (yes)
See, baby, we been

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you, baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home ('cause I can't sleep without you, baby)
Anybody who's ever loved ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

I got a question for ya
See I already know the answer
But still I wanna ask you
Would you lie? (No)
Make me cry? (No)
Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up?
Well, neither would I, baby
My love is only your love (yes)
I'll be faithful (yes)
I'm for real (yes)
And with us you'll always know the deal
We've been

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you, baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home ('cause I can't sleep without you, baby)
Anybody who's ever loved ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

See this is real talk
I'm a always stay (no matter what)
Good or bad (thick and thin)
Right or wrong (all day, everyday)
Now if you're down on love, or don't believe
This ain't for you (no, this ain't for you)
And if you got it deep in your heart
And deep down you know that it's true (come on, come on, come on)
Well, let me see you put your hands up (hands up)
(Fellas, tell your lady she's the one)
Fellas, tell your lady she's the one, oh
Put your hands up (hands up)
(Ladies, let him know he's got your love)
Look him right in his eyes and tell him
We've been

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you, baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home ('cause I can't sleep without you, baby)
Anybody who's ever loved ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you

Overall Meaning

In Mary J. Blige's song "Be With You," she sings about her strong desire and need to be with her loved one. The lyrics suggest that the chemistry between them was present from the beginning, but they took the time to build a love that's true and real. This love is too strong to fake, too important to replace, and too impossible to be without. She acknowledges that it takes effort, patience, and faithfulness to maintain a relationship, but at the end of the day, it's worth it. The song speaks to the importance of honesty, loyalty, and commitment in a successful relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
The singer strongly desires the company and physical presence of the addressee.


Chemistry was crazy from the get-go
Both the singer and the addressee experienced intense chemistry from the beginning of their relationship.


Neither one of us knew why
Neither party could fully explain the strong chemistry they felt.


We didn't build nothing overnight
Their love for each other was not an instantaneous development.


'Cause a love like this takes some time
The artist recognizes that their kind of love takes time to build and maintain.


People swore it off as a phase
Others doubted the authenticity and longevity of the singer's and addressee's love.


Said we can't see that
Others believed that the singer and addressee were not able to recognize the true nature of their own relationship.


Now from top to bottom
Everyone, from those who doubted them to those who believed in them, can see the strength of the artist's and addressee's love.


They see that we did that (yes)
The artist wants to acknowledge that they have succeeded against all odds.


It's so true that (yes)
The artist wants to emphasize the truth of their love.


We've been through it (yes)
The singer acknowledges that they have faced challenges together.


We got real shit (yes)
The artist recognizes that their relationship is built on authenticity.


See, baby, we been...
The singer wants to highlight the shared experiences and accomplishments of the singer and addressee.


Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you, baby)
The singer cannot imagine being without the addressee, indicating their love is unwavering and enduring.


And I'll be waiting up until you get home ('cause I can't sleep without you, baby)
The singer will remain awake and vigilant until the addressee returns home because they are unable to sleep without them.


Anybody who's ever loved ya know just what I feel
The artist is confident that anyone who has experienced real love can relate to and understand the depth of their feelings.


Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
The true love shared by the artist and addressee is irreplaceable and incapable of being falsely mimicked.


Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby
The singer wants to relay a message to others that they should reach out for help if ever they feel unable to be without their loved one.


I got a question for ya
The singer is about to ask the addressee a question.


See I already know the answer
The artist feels confident that they already know the response to the forthcoming question.


But still I wanna ask you
Despite being relatively certain of the answer, the artist still wants to pose their question to the addressee.


Would you lie? (No)
The artist wants to confirm that the addressee would never intentionally deceive them.


Make me cry? (No)
The singer wants to confirm that the addressee would never want to cause them emotional pain.


Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up?
The artist is highlighting that honesty and integrity are important aspects of their relationship.


Well, neither would I, baby
The singer is reassuring the addressee that they would never act in a dishonest or dishonorable way toward them.


My love is only your love (yes)
The singer wants to make it clear that their love is reserved only for the addressee.


I'll be faithful (yes)
The singer promises to remain loyal and committed to the addressee.


I'm for real (yes)
The artist wants to emphasize that their feelings and promises are both genuine and authentic.


And with us you'll always know the deal
The artist is making it clear that their communication remains open and honest within their relationship.


See this is real talk
The singer emphasizes that the conversation is genuine and honest.


I'm a always stay (no matter what)
The singer reassures the addressee that they will remain by their side no matter what obstacles or challenges come their way.


Good or bad (thick and thin)
The artist will remain committed to the addressee through all phases of life, despite potential obstacles and difficult times.


Right or wrong (all day, everyday)
The artist reinforces their promise to remain loyal, committed, and available to the addressee at all times.


Now if you're down on love, or don't believe
The artist acknowledges that some may struggle with love or have a hard time believing true love exists.


This ain't for you (no, this ain't for you)
The singer recognizes that their message is not for everyone.


And if you got it deep in your heart
The artist is encouraging those who believe in love to hold onto that feeling.


And deep down you know that it's true (come on, come on, come on)
The singer is urging those who believe in love to trust in their intuition, even if others doubt or dismiss it.


Well, let me see you put your hands up (hands up)
The singer wants to encourage others to celebrate and embrace their love.


(Fellas, tell your lady she's the one)
The singer is offering advice to male listeners to express their love for their significant other.


Ladies, tell him he's got your love
The artist is offering advice to female listeners to express their love for their significant other.


Look him right in his eyes and tell him
The artist is urging couples to communicate more deeply and honestly with each other.


We've been...
The singer again highlights the shared experiences and accomplishments of their relationship.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Michael Cox, Mary J. Blige, Johnta M. Austin, Jason Lamont Perry

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@theharshtruthoutthere

@@LikichoAqua These souls, who are the most deeply in the lies, shall have the most powerful testimony's.
Every one, EVERY ONE is called to repentance, to born again, to count the cost of becoming CHRISTIAN.

For we all are HUMAN BEINGS and sinned and fallen short in the glory of GOD, therefore to us all a way to SALVATION is given, THROUGH CHRIST goes the only way, WHICH IS NARROW not wide.

"people are uncomfortable speaking about this" - that`s because they SIN that bad.
And if truth hurts us that bad, we then better pray, that we never gonna know nor understand how badly sick and evil we have become all these 3 times:
- before the flood,
- before the burn up city,
- now, before the fire.

3 blown up chances. Why are we worry about climate changes? No climate change. All we do witness is THE (RIGHTEOUS) WRATH OF GOD. Why? - cause we`re SICK AND EVIL. Were WICKED.

Souls, time to stop using all these emojis and hand signs, for all these origin from masonry and do so in both places: online and offline.


Romans 3:23
ForΒ allΒ haveΒ sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Luke 5:32
I came not to call the righteous, butΒ sinnersΒ to repentance.
John 14:6
Jesus saith unto him, I amΒ theΒ way,Β theΒ truth,Β andΒ theΒ life: no man cometh untoΒ theΒ Father, but by me.


All the famous and rich names give up being a CHRISTIAN (if they, a FTMs and MTFs even were ) on that very moment they signed the contract or as they also admit, that they did made the deal with the devil.



All comments from YouTube:

@AngelLove890

Terrance always playing somebody evil 😭 damn

@anthonygetdat

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@Taliahhmayy

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@somav8

he was nice in iron man, but then he didn't like that role and left, lol

@tiny8873

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@lavernewhitneyforevercoste2694

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@pacifique3943

He stressed Mary
He stressed Monica
He stressed Ashanti
....Terrence stopppp it.

@MrBabyBlue1993

And She danced with Madonna

@phyliciagreen4101

blaiton OG πŸ’€πŸ’€Made My Day

@ferazvansen1592

Stressed cookie too

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