It's a Wrap

Mary J. Blige

About It's a Wrap

"It's a Wrap" is the fourth U. S. single (fifth single in total) from Mary J. Blige's sixth studio album Love & Life. Released in late August 2004, the single saw minor success with peaking at #71 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The song was not released in the UK and was her final single from the album.


Year:
2003
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#2

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You came home late last night you smelled just like the scent of her
Not only that but you had lipstick all over your shirt
I'm thinking to myself this man has no respect for me
I knew it all along cause you were talking in your sleep

It's a wrap 
Why you go and do me like that 
I thought the love was good 
But I misunderstood baby
It's a wrap
And I am not surprised
How you could sit right here
And look me in my eyes and tell a lie

Heard you calling her name
In your sleep at night 
What are we gonna do 
Cause I'm through with you 
I heard you calling her name
In your sleep at night 
What are we gonna do 
Cause I'm through with you
I heard you

What you were saying in your sleep it violated me
No doubt about it but there's nothing left for you and me
Because you're busted and I might as well go on
Boy it's gonna take a long time to make this a happy home

You know it's a wrap 
Why you go and do me like that 
I thought the love was good 
But I misunderstood baby
It's a wrap 
And I am not surprised 
How you could sit right here 
And look me in my eyes
And tell a lie

I heard you
Heard you calling her name 
In your sleep at night 
What are we gonna do
Cause I'm through with you 
I heard you calling her name 
In your sleep at night 
What are we gonna do 
Cause I'm through with you

All you had to say was I don't want to be with you
Why don't you tell the truth cause I already got the proof
It will never be the same you know it's a crying shame
Cause now I am disgusted cause you are so cold busted
I heard you calling her name
In your sleep at night 
What are we gonna do 
Cause I'm through with you 
I heard you calling her name
In your sleep at night 
What are we gonna do 
Cause I'm through with you
Heard you calling her name 
In your sleep at night 
What are we gonna do 
Cause I'm through with you 
I heard you 

Why you go and do me like that
I thought the love was good
But I misunderstood baby
It's a wrap 
And I am not surprised
How you could sit right here
And look me in my eyes and tell a lie

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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: Mary J. Blige, Mario Mendell Winans, Sean J. Combs, Mechalie S. Jamison

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Songwriter's Credit
"It's a Wrap" was co-written by Mary J. Blige and other world-class songwriters, namely Bruce Miller, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Michelle Lynn Bell.
Album Appearance
The song finds its place in Mary J. Blige’s eighth studio record, “Growing Pains,” released in 2007.
Collaboration
This track features an input from the renowned singer-songwriter and record producer, Jazmine Sullivan, who is credited as a backup vocalist in the track.
Use of Classical Music
There is an interpolation of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Air on the G String" in the song. This is quite interesting because not many R&B songs integrate classical music elements into them.
Inspired Production
The song was produced by the famed Bruce Miller and Bryan-Michael Cox who have previously worked with various popular artists, including Usher and Mariah Carey.
Emotional Content
The song highlights Blige’s virtuosic blend of R&B, hip-hop, and soul – dealing with the theme of love, heartbreak, and strength, something she is widely acclaimed for.
International Success
Mary J. Blige’s album “Growing Pains,” in which "It's a Wrap" is included, received worldwide success. It was certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.
Award-winning Album
Blige won the Best Contemporary R&B Album award for "Growing Pains" in which "It's a Wrap" was featured, at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Diverse Reaction
The song received mixed reviews from critics; some praised Blige's emotive delivery while others pointed out that the album's consistency suffered due to the track's distinct classical influence.
Commercial Performance
Despite its experimental nature and mixed reception, "It's a Wrap," along with the other songs in “Growing Pains,” helped the album debut at No.2 on the US Billboard 200.

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