I Can Love You

Mary J. Blige

About I Can Love You

"I Can Love You" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. It was written by Blige along with her sister LaTonya Blige-DaCosta, Rodney Jerkins, and Lil' Kim for her third album, Share My World (1997), with Jerkins producing the song and Lil Kim having featured vocals. In addition, the song also features a sample of the song "Queen Bitch," a track from Kim's debut album Hard Core (1996), co-written by Carlos Broady and Nashiem Myrick. "I Can Love You" was released as the second single from Share My World in the US, where it reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.  


Year:
1999
2:06
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I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you better than she can

I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you better than she can

Sitting here,
Wondering why you don't love me
The way that I love you
And baby have no fear
'Cause I would never ever hurt you
And you know my love is real, boy I can

I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you better than she can

I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you better than she can

I know some times
Can get rough but we'll make it
We'll make it through the storm
And I know I will try
To make sure that you can trust me
And you know the reason why that I say

(I can love you) I can love you
A little better than she can oh,
(I know that you) I know that you
Wish that you could be my man
'Cause I can love you better than she can

I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you better than she can

I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you, (I can love you)
I can love you better than she can

If I told you once, I told you twice,
Q. B. throw the bootie, like a groupie for mo' ice
Armor truck heist, hit the bonus like N'Bushe,
In love wit' you since the days of "Juicy"
Now I watch you play Columbo, Picasso
Tricks inside colassals, turn you castles to brothels, Uh!
Who you lovin', who you wanna be huggin?
Dippin on ya Ninja Honda with Tanisha and Rhonda, Wha!

Who's gonna make you feel the way I do?
Nobody, nobody
Who's gonna make you feel the way I do?
Nobody, nobody

I can love you, (I can love you)

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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: KIMBERLY JONES, CARLOS BROADY, NASHIEM MYRICK, MARY J. BLIGE, RODNEY JERKINS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"I Can Love You" by Mary J. Blige was released as the second single from her third album, "Share My World," in 1997.
Chart Ranking
The song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a notable hit.
Guest Appearance
The song features rap verses by female Hip-Hop artist, Lil' Kim, making it one of their iconic collaborations.
Composition
"I Can Love You" was written by Mary J. Blige, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, LaShawn Daniels, and Lil' Kim.
Music Video
The music video for the single, directed by Kevin Bray, was very popular on video music channels and further solidified Blige's fashion icon status in the 90s with her streetwise aesthetic.
Sample
"I Can Love You" samples the song "Queen Bitch," written by The Notorious B.I.G., Lil' Kim, and Carlos Broady from Lil' Kim's debut album.
Awards
Despite its success, "I Can Love You" didn't win any notable music awards, but it solidified Blige's place in R&B and Hip-Hop music.
Concept
The song deals with themes of unrequited love where Mary articulates her feelings about being the better choice for a man who is currently with someone else.
Reception
The song has been appreciated for its soulful melody, raw emotion, and powerful vocal performance by Mary J. Blige, scoring positive reviews from music critics.
Legacy
More than two decades later, "I Can Love You" is still considered one of Mary J. Blige's classic songs, showcasing her powerful voice and the raw emotion of her music.

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