Stay Down
Mary J. Blige
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Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know That I love you Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know And I want you I'll admit things ain't been the way I thought they would be Didn't expect so much stress to develop between me and you I knew that it wasn't easy but sometimes When we fight it don't seems like God's design But then I hear words you said And I promised I would stand for you and be true through the bad and the good And I know what it means to be committed So here's a word for you but you just ain't with it Stay down (We're almost to the very best part) Stay down (You'll always be the pride in my heart) Stay down (We took and passed the test) Stay down (Yeah, we gotta lot of work) Stay down (I know it ain't been the best but it certainly ain't been the worst) Stay down (The drama will not last forever) Stay down (We'll beat it long as we're together) One day we'll look back on this (Yeah) We'll be like "Remember this"? (Remember this) And it's gonna make us smile (Make us smile) 'Cause in the end we stayed down I ain't gone lie, at time you amaze me You be talking and I swear that you're crazy But I learned a long time ago that pride don't help It only hurts And I just want you to know I need you baby (I need you) I'm just like Weezy baby Not Weezy like the sauna baby But the wife of George and we're moving on up Ten years strong and we're looking like a plan I'm looking like your woman and you're looking like my man We looking like real And the haters look fake Especially when they hear me say Stay down (We're almost to the very best part) Stay down (You'll always have a place in my heart) Stay down (We took and passed the test) Stay down (You know we gotta lot of work) Stay down (I know it ain't been the best but it certainly ain't been the worst) Stay down (The drama will not last forever) Stay down (We'll beat it long as we're together) One day we'll look back on this We'll be like "Remember this"? And it's gonna make us smile (Make us smile) 'Cause in the end we stayed down Understand you are the one of my heart And I'm holding yours so we can't live apart When things stop making sense we'll figure it out I walked into this and I don't wanna walk out no, no Everything ain't gonna be how we like And what is worth keeping if it didn't take a fight? Your healing is in me and my healing is in you So get your mind right cause this' what we're gonna do Stay down (We're almost to the very best part) Stay down (You'll always be the pride in my heart) Stay down (We took and passed the test) Stay down (You know we gotta lot of work) Stay down (I know it ain't been the best but it certainly ain't been the worst) Stay down (The drama will not last forever) Stay down (We'll beat it long as we're together) One day we'll look back on this We'll be like "Remember this"? And it's gonna make us smile (Make us smile) 'Cause in the end we stayed down Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know That I Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know Did you know
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Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, JOHNTA AUSTIN, MARY J. BLIGE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Stay Down" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige. Known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul", Blige has won nine Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, and twelve Billboard Music Awards.
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Album InformationThe song "Stay Down" is from her eighth studio album, "Growing Pains," which was released on December 18, 2007. The album debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and was critically acclaimed.
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Song Recognition"Stay Down" ranked #83 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #36 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, displaying its popularity among the music fans.
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Song Genre"Stay Down" is characterized as an R&B song with influences from soul music. However, Blige's unique style combines R&B with elements of hip hop, soul, and gospel.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was co-written by Mary J. Blige, Terius "The-Dream" Nash, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart. Both Nash and Stewart have helped pen numerous hits for other artists.
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Production Insight"Stay Down" was produced by Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, the hit-making production team responsible for some of Rihanna's biggest hits.
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Album SuccessThe album "Growing Pains," which contains "Stay Down," was certified Platinum by the RIAA, signifying over one million units sold. It also won the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.
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Song ThemeThe song talks about sticking to your relationships and working through your issues rather than giving up and walking away. It conveys a powerful message about perseverance and commitment in love relationships.
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Album ThemeThe album "Growing Pains", as suggested by its title, explores themes of personal growth and overcoming adversity, which is reflected in the track "Stay Down".
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Notable PerformanceMary J. Blige performed "Stay Down" during several live performances, including on her Growing Pains Tour which kicked off in 2008. The track is a crowd favourite during live performances.
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