Be Without You
Regina Avenue 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)
Oooo (oh, oh, oh, oh) oooo
Chemistry was crazy from the get-go
Neither one of us knew why
We didn't build nothing overnight
Cuz 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 sh** (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 (cuz 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 (cuz 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 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 (cuz 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
Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh
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

"Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige is a song about the strong love between two people who have been through a lot together. The lyrics express the singer's strong desire to be with her lover, highlighting the chemistry they share and the fact that their love has stood the test of time. The singer also asks her partner if he would ever betray her trust or lie to her, emphasizing the importance of honesty and fidelity in their relationship.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's dependency on her partner, with her stating that she can't sleep without him and needs him in her life. The song is a testament to the power of love and the deep connection that can exist between two people who are truly meant for each other.


Overall, "Be Without You" is a powerful ode to love and the importance of companionship in our lives. It speaks to the human need for connection and the desire to find someone who truly understands and accepts us for who we are.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you (Oh, oh, oh, oh)
The singer is expressing a deep desire to be with their partner, emphasizing the urgency and necessity of their love.


Chemistry was crazy from the get-go Neither one of us knew why We didn't build nothing overnight Cuz a love like this takes some time
The relationship started off with intense chemistry and attraction, but it took time to develop and mature into something strong and lasting.


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 sh** (yes) See baby we been...
Despite others doubting their love, the singer and their partner have been through various hardships and challenges that have proven the authenticity and strength of their relationship.


Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby) And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz 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
The singer cannot bear to be apart from their partner for even a short amount of time, and knows that anyone who has truly loved can relate to this feeling. Nothing can substitute or replicate the depth and intensity of their love.


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
The singer trusts their partner completely, and knows that their love is reciprocated. They prioritize honesty, faithfulness, and authenticity in their relationship, and are confident that their love will always be genuine and transparent.


See this is real talk I'm 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
The singer is speaking directly to their audience, acknowledging that the content of the song may not resonate with everyone depending on their experiences with love. However, for those who deeply feel the truth and power of their love, the singer encourages them to express it openly and loudly, with conviction and confidence.


Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Heeeeeeeeeeeey Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh 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
The closing lines of the song reiterate the singer's desire and need to be with their partner, emphasizing the intensity and depth of their love once again.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Michael Cox, Mary J. Blige, Johnta M. Austin, Jason Lamont Perry, Bryan Michael Paul Cox

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