Suitcase
Mary J. Blige
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I wonder if I took these scars And put dirt in them Would I brought me a brand new heart Will love work again If I keep let you hurt me I might have to plead insanity 'Cause everything in me is telling me to go 'Cause I can't keep on crying when I see ya Messing up my make up Thinking you gon' change But everything's the same Starting keeping secrets Got my heart in pieces I'mma 'bout to pick myself up, and go You gon' wake up in the morn And find out that I'm already gone Got a one way ticket, here's your goodbye song And while you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase While you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase While you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase Boy had everything I never thought about another man Gave you so much control on me Your love really had me bugging me If I don't let you go, you'll just keep on hurting me more and more 'Cause everything in me is telling me to go 'Cause I can't keep on crying when I see ya Messing up my make up Thinking you gon' change But everything's the same Starting keeping secrets Got my heart in pieces I'mma 'bout to pick myself up, and go You gon' wake up in the morn And find out that I'm already gone Got a one way ticket, here's your goodbye song And while you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase While you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase While you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase One foot out the door You won't hurt me no more Got my things, I'm on my way There's no reason for me to stay 'Cause I finally see the truth And I refuse to be used I'm so cool not loving you Zipping up my suitcase You gon' wake up in the morn And find out that I'm already gone Got a one way ticket, here's your goodbye song And while you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase While you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase While you're trying to explain I'll be zipping up my suitcase
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Written by: Mary Jane Blige
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Suitcase" is performed by Mary J. Blige, an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her soulful voice, who has earned multiple Grammy Awards throughout her career.
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Song InformationReleased on June 23, 2014, "Suitcase" belongs to the contemporary R&B genre and is part of the soundtrack of the comedy-drama movie, "Think Like a Man Too."
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PlotThe song explores the theme of a woman preparing to leave her relationship, ready to pack her suitcase and move on from her partner's deceit.
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Songwriters"Suitcase" was written by the prominent duo Mark J. Feist and Crystal Nicole. Feist is an American record producer, composer, and musician, while Nicole is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer.
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VideoThe music video for "Suitcase" features Mary J. Blige acting out the lyrics of the song in an all-white room, with her luggage packed, symbolizing her readiness to leave behind a tumultuous relationship.
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ReceptionThe song garnered wide acclaim for Blige's stirring vocal performance and the empowering message of the lyrics, despite not being released as an official radio single.
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Soundtrack Success"Think Like a Man Too" soundtrack, featuring "Suitcase," peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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InfluenceMary J. Blige has mentioned that "Suitcase" and other songs on the "Think Like a Man Too" soundtrack were influenced by the film's plot and themes.
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Emotional ConnectionBlige has often spoken about the personal and emotional connection she forms with her songs, and "Suitcase" is no exception.
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Live PerformancesOne of the most notable live performances of "Suitcase" happened during Blige's appearance on the televised concert series "Verses and Flow" in 2014.
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