I Love You

Mary J. Blige

About I Love You

"I Love You" is a 1995 single by American singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige, taken from her second album My Life. Released only as a radio single, it rose to a peak of #60 on the pop charts. It was occasionally the B-side for the previous dance hit, "You Bring Me Joy". There were plans and negotiations of a possible music video for this single to be shot back-to-back with "You Bring Me Joy", but plans were scrapped as it performed well on its own. I Love You (Part 2) was recorded with rapper duo Smif-n-Wessun. The song samples the piano loop of Isaac Hayes's "Ike's Mood" from 1970's album "... To Be Continued", and samples "Hollywood's World" by DJ Hollywood. I Love You (Part 3) was later recorded by Keyshia Cole. On Cole's version, rapper Lil' Wayne is featured. 


Year:
1994
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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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Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige ( /ˈblaɪʒ/; born January 11, 1971), preferably known as Mary J. Blige, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in R&B, Rap, Gospel, and Pop. more »

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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."
Release date
The song was first released in 1994.
Producers
"I Love You" was produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs and Chucky Thompson.
Songwriters
The song was written by Mary J. Blige, Isaac Hayes, and Tony Jefferson.
Sampling
The song includes a sample from Isaac Hayes' "Ike's Mood," a soulful piano instrumental that originally appeared on his 1970 album, "...To Be Continued."
Chart performance
Upon release, "I Love You" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Musical style
"I Love You" showcases Mary J. Blige's soulful, powerful vocals aside a smoky mix of R&B and hip-hop elements.
Message
The lyrics of "I Love You" convey a deeply emotional message of longing, heartache, and hopefulness.
Critical reception
The song was well-received by music critics, with many praising Blige's powerful performance and the soulful production.
Legacy
Despite 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.
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.
Music Video
A 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.
Live performances
Blige 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.
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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