Whole Damn Year

Mary J. Blige

About Whole Damn Year

"Whole Damn Year" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige from her twelfth studio album The London Sessions (2014). It was written by Blige, British musician Emeli Sandé and Knox Brown, featuring production from the latter. "Whole Damn Year" is a R&B song, with a neo soul influence. The song was released as the album's third single on December 1, 2014. "Whole Damn Year" peaked in the top five on the US Adult R&B Songs chart. The music video for the song was released on December 2, 2014.  


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2014
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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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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, Knox Brown, Emeli Sande

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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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."
Album Details
The 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.
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.
Production and Writing Team
The song was written by Mary J. Blige, British singer Sam Smith, and producers Knox Brown and Jerry Duplessis.
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.
Commercial Success
Despite its heavy subject matter, the song managed to chart in several countries including the UK, US, and Belgium.
Music Video
The music video for "Whole Damn Year," directed by Mike Ho, features several emotional vignettes that depict the dimensions of struggling through trauma and recovery.
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.
Influence
The song's powerful message helped raise awareness about the implications of relationship abuse, echoing the advocacy work Blige has done in her philanthropy.
Awards and Nominations
While "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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