Love is All We Need

Mary J. Blige

About Love is All We Need

"Love Is All We Need" is a 1997 song by R&B singer Mary J. Blige. It was released as the first single from Blige's third album, Share My World, and features a rap verse from Nas. Co-written and produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the song features a sample of Rick James' 1985 single "Moonchild". With its more buoyant tone, "Love Is All We Need" stood in conspicuous contrast to much of the more dark-rooted material featured on Blige's earlier albums.


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Mary
Live ya life girl
(On the real-a, live ya life girl)

Love is all we need (said it's all we need)
'Cause everybody needs love

Love is all we need
To make everything complete
If we try to live together and be happy
You and me are one
And we've only just begun
So let's make a new beginning and have some fun

Love is all we need (said it's all we need)
To make everything complete
All we need is L-O-V-E
Love is all we need (said it's all we need)
'Cause to love you would mean everything
'Cause everybody needs love

Dealing with tough times
Seems to always blow my mind
But I know where my heart is so I am fine
If we remain friends
It would never ever end
And this love I give to you you can depend on, love

Love is all we need (said it's all we need)
To make everything complete
All we need is L-O-V-E
Love is all we need (said it's all we need)
'Cause to love you would mean everything
'Cause everybody needs love

Love is all we need
To make every little thing complete, yeah yah
Oh, if you would trust in me
I would let you know, that I love

Love is all we need
Said I love you, said I love you
Oh Lord knows that we need it
Said we need it, said we need it
Love is all we need (oh said it's all we need)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Come on
'Cause everybody needs love

Feel this hit, bangin' in your residential district
Presidential chipped out canary rock sizzlin'
Mary hot pop crisp shorty got this
Fly angel, my dreams of a queen came true
In this land that's dark, if you my man, then you my heart
I'll blast for you, need bail put up the cash for you
Girls who mad loyal die for you
Leave 'em if they actin' too fly for you
All up in yo mix then in somebody else Six
Quick to put your name in some murder one shit
I'm not the one cheatin' on you, or beatin' on you
'Cause I'm laid back you thought that I was sleepin' on you
Real love make a ill thug feel bugged
Nas analyze are you trustworthy by the looks in your eyes
Stay wit' me, be my dog like Dollar and Richie
She convinced me, all we really need is love strict

(Love is all we need) you know love is all we need
To make everything complete
I wanna be happy, we can be happy
Don't you wanna be happy with me?
You and me are 2 in 1
And our lives have just begun
If we can love, we can love
'Cause everybody needs love

Love is all we need
Love is all we need
Oh we need, oh need yeah, we need love
Love is all we need
Ohh
'Cause everybody needs love

One love, one life
Live on, stay strong
Live ya life girl

'Cause everybody needs love (Mary)

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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: James Samuel Harris III, Mary J Blige, Rick James, Terry Steven Lewis

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Info
"Love Is All We Need" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was released in 1997 as the first single from her third studio album, "Share My World".
Collaboration
The song features prominent rapper Nas, adding a distinct flavor with his verses. It is one of their many successful collaborations.
Producer
The song was produced by famed hip-hop producer Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who are known for their contribution to the sound of New Jack Swing in the 90s.
Chart Success
"Love Is All We Need" became a chart success. It climbed up to number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Joseph Kahn, who is known for his work with artists like Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, and Eminem.
Genre
The song is a soulful fusion of hip-hop and R&B, reflecting the trend of the time where collaborations between R&B vocalists and rappers were common. It helped lay the foundation for what became known as hip hop soul.
Writing Credits
"Love Is All We Need" was written by Mary J. Blige, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, and Nas.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Blige's vocal performance and the song's production.
Impact
The song has been described as a classic in Mary J. Blige's discography and is often named among her best songs.
Legacy
"Love Is All We Need" showcases Mary J. Blige's ability to blend her soulful voice with hip-hop beats, making her one of the pioneers in the hip-hop soul genre.

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