Right Now

Mary J. Blige

About Right Now

"Right Now" is a song recorded by American singer Mary J. Blige from her twelfth studio album, The London Sessions (2014). It was written by Blige, Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes, and Disclosure, featuring production from the latter. Musically, "Right Now" is a mid-tempo R&B song, with deep house and UK garage influences. Lyrically, it exudes a displeased woman letting her lover know that she is fed up with his ways, and is planning on making changes. The song was released as the album's second single on October 27, 2014. "Right Now" peaked at number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart, becoming Blige's fifth song to do so. Numerous remixes and cover versions of the song were made, most notably reworks by Basement Jaxx and Simon Neale. Blige performed the song on several television and award show ceremonies, such as Later... with Jools Holland, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and BBC Radio 1Xtra. 


Year:
2014
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You take from me
So why you holding back? Boy, why you holding back?
So vacantly
But you won't get away with that, no you won't get away with that

They don't see what you do to me
From the outside
This can't be what it used to be
From the outside

I'm telling you right now, I'm telling you right now
No, I won't play this game with you
I'm taking it back now, I'm turning it right round
My love won't be the same for you no more
My love won't be the same for you no more
No, I won't play this game

Don't wait for me
When you know you did me wrong, I've been holding on too long
Eventually
I'll make the call

They don't see what you do to me
From the outside
This can't be what it used to be
From the outside

I'm telling you right now, I'm telling you right now
No, I won't play this game with you
I'm taking it back now, I'm turning it right round
My love won't be the same for you no more
My love won't be the same for you no more

No, I won't play this game

(No, never gonna give you the time)
(No, never gonna give you the time)
(No, never gonna give you the time)
(No, never gonna give you the time)

No, never gonna give you the time
No, never gonna give you the time
No, never gonna give you the time
No, never gonna give you the time

Oh right now (No, never gonna give you the time)
(No, never gonna give you the time) Played too many games

(No, never gonna give you the time)
No, never gonna
Telling you right now, I'm telling you right now
No, I won't play this game with you
I'm taking it back now, I'm turning it right round
My love won't be the same for you no more
My love won't be the same for you no more
No, I won't play this game

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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: SAM SMITH, MARY J. BLIGE, JAMES NAPIER, GUY LAWRENCE, HOWARD LAWRENCE

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

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10 facts about this song

RELEASED
"Right Now" is a song by American singer Mary J. Blige from her thirteenth studio album, "The London Sessions", which was released in 2014.
CO-WRITTEN
The song was co-written by Blige with British musicians Sam Smith, Jimmy Napes, and the electronic music duo Disclosure.
PRODUCTION
"Right Now" was not only co-written by Disclosure but also produced by them, which added a different, more electronic sound to Blige’s traditional R&B style.
INSPIRATION
The song showcases Blige's issues with love and relationships which is a recurring theme in her music.
UK INFLUENCE
This single, along with many others from the album, was influenced by the music scene in London, United Kingdom, where she recorded the album.
CRITICAL RECEPTION
"Right Now" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Blige's fresh sound, the song's catchy lyrics, and Disclosure's production work.
CHART PERFORMANCE
Even though it was not the leading single of the album, "Right Now" reached the Top 20 of the US Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for this song was released in October 2014. It features scenes of Blige recording the song in the studio as well as images of various locations in London.
PERFORMANCE
Mary J. Blige debuted "Right Now" during a live performance at the Fader Fort during the 2014 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.
GENRE SHIFT
"Right Now" marked a departure from Blige's usual soulful R&B style, veering more towards the British electronic music genre, showcasing Blige's versatility as an artist.

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