I Love You
Mary J. Blige
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Oh All those pretty memories, I know you can hear me now For the record, I love you, I love you All those pretty memories, I know you can hear me now For the record, I love you, I love you When I found out that you were leaving me, I couldn't sleep thinking about All the things that we've been through Now all that I want to do Is tell you that I, (I) Miss you, so much (You know I really really miss you) All those pretty memories, I know you can hear me now For the record, I love you, I love you All those pretty memories, I know you can hear me now For the record, I love you, I love you Now that I'm on my own I know that in time I'll find somebody new (Who'll treat me better than you) So I'll go all alone without you But I still love you You know I'll never live without you All those pretty memories, I know you can hear me now For the record, I love you, I love you All those pretty memories, I know you can hear me now For the record, I love you, I love you I wish you'd change your ways soon enough So we can be together You just don't understand good enough But now all we have is memories All those pretty memories, I know you can hear me now For the record, I love you, I love you All those pretty memories, I know you can hear me now For the record, I love you, I love you Memories we shared No one else could compare Oh, I miss you, I miss you Oh I miss you Of the way we used to be, Oh, those pretty memories Oh I miss you I miss you Oh, I miss you Oh
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Written by: Isaac Hayes, Mary J. Blige, Duane Sigay Burress, Sean J. Combs, Chucky Thompson, Darryl Howard, Percy Jackson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Song category"I Love You" is an R&B/Soul song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige from her second studio album "My Life."
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Release dateThe song was first released in 1994.
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Producers"I Love You" was produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs and Chucky Thompson.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Mary J. Blige, Isaac Hayes, and Tony Jefferson.
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SamplingThe song includes a sample from Isaac Hayes' "Ike's Mood," a soulful piano instrumental that originally appeared on his 1970 album, "...To Be Continued."
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Chart performanceUpon release, "I Love You" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Musical style"I Love You" showcases Mary J. Blige's soulful, powerful vocals aside a smoky mix of R&B and hip-hop elements.
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MessageThe lyrics of "I Love You" convey a deeply emotional message of longing, heartache, and hopefulness.
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Critical receptionThe song was well-received by music critics, with many praising Blige's powerful performance and the soulful production.
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LegacyDespite not being one of her biggest hits, "I Love You" is considered a standout track from her "My Life" album and has remained a fan favorite over the years.
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Influence"I Love You" has been sampled and covered by various artists, demonstrating its influence and popularity within the music industry. Some significant artists that have sampled the song include Notorious B.I.G, Kid Cudi, and Method Man.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for the song featuring Blige performing in various locations, including under a spotlight in a dark room and on a city rooftop.
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Live performancesBlige has performed "I Love You" at numerous concerts and live events, including the Essence Music Festival and the BET Awards, showcasing its importance in her catalog.
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Impact on career"I Love You" played a significant role in reinforcing Blige's status as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" in the 90s.
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