Blessed
Jill Scott
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This is the last take for the night Understand it's kinda late And I gotta get home to my son 'Cause he's so special to me I mean I gotta see him I need to breathe him That's my baby don't call me crazy I love the studio but I love him more Let me give you what I got so I woke up in the morning feeling fresh to death I'm so blessed, yes yes I went to sleep stressed, woke up refreshed I'm so blessed, yeah yes Water in my face and everything is in it's place Peace of mind even my grace I'm so blessed, yes yes yes My grandma almost lived to see ninety two I'm so blessed, yes yes yes yes My son was born healthy and beautiful I'm so blessed, yeah yes My momma's on my right side Daddy on my left, my son father doing his absolute I'm so blessed, blessed, blessed, blessed, yeah yeah yes And I know what I know And I know what I know Yeah yeah struggle don't happen It's just the way it be Ain't nothing coming easily in this life Sometimes you gotta work and you gotta grow and it gotta hurt I'm sure you know Take a look around Woke up this morning listening to this song You're so blessed, yes yes Gonna rock this joint all night long It's so blessed, yes To be up in here with our hands up in the air Waving like we just don't care We're so blessed, yes yeah yeah yeah Woke up in the morning feeling fresh to death Went to sleep stressed woke up refreshed Momma's on my right side, daddy on my left I'm so blessed, yes yes yes
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Written by: JAFAN INAYA DAVIS, MICHAEL DAVIS, PAWEL LABRENT-PAKULSKI
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, MUSHROOM MUSIC PTY LTD
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12 facts about this song
Release DetailsReleased in June 2012, "Blessed" was the lead single from Jill Scott's fifth studio album, "The Light of the Sun."
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Album Performance"The Light of the Sun" debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, suggesting that "Blessed" played a significant role in the album's success.
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Song ThemeThe song is a positive anthem celebrating everyday life blessings. Through the lyrics, Scott expresses appreciation for her life, her family, and her career.
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Production teamThe song was produced by Dre & Vidal, who've also worked with other significant artists such as Mary J. Blige and Will Smith.
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Response"Blessed" was well received by fans and critics and established itself as one of Scott's motivational anthems.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being officially released as a single, "Blessed" still managed to peak at 28 on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.
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Live PerformancesJill Scott has performed "Blessed" during several live shows and concerts including her performance in The View 2012.
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Inspirational impact"Blessed" has often been cited as a song that helps listeners to focus on the positive aspects of their lives.
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Non-Music RecognitionBeyond the music world, "Blessed" earned recognition in other segments, such as its usage in the popular Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) series, "Greenleaf."
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Instrumental FeaturesThe song is known for its lush instrumentation, featuring rich sounds of piano, drums, and bass, layered with Jill Scott's powerful vocals.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Jill Scott and producer duo Andre Harris and Vidal Davis.
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Album's Grammy NominationAlthough "Blessed" did not win any primary music awards, it was a part of "The Light of the Sun" album that earned Jill Scott a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album in 2012.
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