Whole Damn Year
Mary J. Blige
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Tryna find a way to explain this Why you can't touch me tonight? I can feel you're getting impatient But I really can't let you inside Bad, how deep the pain is Or you just couldn't believe And yes I'm good on the surface But I'm a mess, I'm a mess underneath See winter took most of my heart And Spring punched right in the stomach Summer came looking for blood And by autumn, I was left with nothing It took a whole damn year to repair my body It took a whole damn year It took a whole damn year to repair my body It's been about five years Gon' take a long long year for me to trust somebody Gon' take long long year Gon' take a long long year for me to touch somebody It's been about five years Not tryna do this on purpose Boy I really wish I could Don't act like you never heard this I know you haven't misunderstood Where the others just wouldn't respect me Don't tell me you use well I thought we were heading for Heaven But you're about to take me back to Hell See winter took most of my heart And Spring punched right in the stomach Summer came looking for blood And by autumn, I was left with nothing It took a whole damn year to repair my body It took a whole damn year It took a whole damn year to repair my body It's been about five years Gon' take a long long year for me to trust somebody Gon' take long long year Gon' take a long long year for me to touch somebody It's been about five years It took a whole damn year to repair my body It took a whole damn year It took a whole damn year to repair my body It's been about five years Gon' take a long long year for me to trust somebody Gon' take long long year Gon' take a long long year for me to touch somebody It's been about five years Bad to the liver, bad to the bones Bad to the liver, bad to the bones Bad to the liver, bad to the bones It's been about five years
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Written by: Mary J. Blige, Knox Brown, Emeli Sande
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Whole Damn Year" is a song by American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist, Mary J. Blige. She is often referred to as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul."
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Album DetailsThe song is from her thirteenth studio album, "The London Sessions," released in 2014. This album was a major shift in direction for Blige as it incorporated the use of live instruments with a new wave of British musical talent.
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Song Content"Whole Damn Year" is a powerful ballad about overcoming the effects of an abusive relationship. It showcases Blige’s emotional delivery and her vulnerability, making it a compelling piece of music.
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Production and Writing TeamThe song was written by Mary J. Blige, British singer Sam Smith, and producers Knox Brown and Jerry Duplessis.
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Critical Reception"Whole Damn Year" received a warm reception from music critics with special praise for its emotional depth. Critics also appreciated the mature content and Blige's vocal performance.
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Commercial SuccessDespite its heavy subject matter, the song managed to chart in several countries including the UK, US, and Belgium.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Whole Damn Year," directed by Mike Ho, features several emotional vignettes that depict the dimensions of struggling through trauma and recovery.
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Live Performances"Whole Damn Year" has become a staple in many of Mary J. Blige's live performances. At the 2014 American Music Awards, Blige delivered a potent performance of the song that was met with a standing ovation.
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InfluenceThe song's powerful message helped raise awareness about the implications of relationship abuse, echoing the advocacy work Blige has done in her philanthropy.
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Awards and NominationsWhile "Whole Damn Year" itself didn't win any awards, the album it's from, "The London Sessions," was nominated for Top R&B Album at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
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