Enough Cryin
Mary J. Blige, Brook Lynn
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Dark Child, Mary 'Cause the sex was good, you had my mind, and I let you come back every time You would violate and cross the line And you knew that I would be the type to Always wait so patiently (thinking) You was coming home to me (well) Damn, I never heard the keys or Felt your tap saying are you sleep (rewind that) 'Cause the sex was good, you had my mind, and I let you come back every time You would violate and cross the line And you knew that I would be the type to Always wait so patiently (thinking) You was coming home to me (well) Damn, I never heard the keys or Felt your tap saying are you sleep Don't wanna play house no more You so dumb to think that you gonna marry me I got to be out my mind to think I Need someone to carry me I've done enough cryin', cryin', cry (crying, cryin', cry) It's time to say bye, bye, bye It's time to do something for me Time to choose my clothes, choose my friends, be with my family They been asking, 'girlfriend, where you been? We, ain't seen you in weeks.' Been chasing this fool around, thinking he gonna hold me down I would follow his lead thinking I'm gonna be the one he keep around What I needed (not your finance) And all that I needed (real commitment) I really couldn't see it (not a real man) You said you be there (in this relationship) So many men (these men) think that all a girl (they think) Needs is to be sold a dream, but I want For real Don't wanna play house no more You so dumb to think that you gonna marry me I got to be out my mind to think I Need someone to carry me I've done enough cryin', cryin', cry (crying, cryin', cry) It's time to say bye, bye, bye It's time to do something for me Don't wanna play house no more You trippin' more I'm tired of you playing Got me lookin' at the front door missing You're missing more to let you play me Don't wanna play house no more, no more I'm tired of you playing I've done enough cryin', cryin', cry It's time to do something for me You turned your back, and back I came running But the simple fact is that you ain't want me Done enough lying and crying to myself Nothing left to do but move What else can I do but leave? I believed that you would marry me, but now I gotta breeze I be's with LT when you come to your senses But then it's too late That's always how it be Catch me with the B's on the wheels, gizeppi's on the hills Shoulda Marc Jacob Fe Fe bagged me when you had me Next dude will gladly pick up where you left off Ice me, wife me, you ain't gonna have me Cryin', cryin', cry, cryin', cryin', cry It's time to say bye, bye, bye It's time to do something for me Don't wanna play house no more You so dumb to think that you gonna marry me I got to be out my mind to think I Need someone to carry me I've done enough cryin', cryin', cry (crying, cryin', cry) It's time to say bye, bye, bye It's time to do something for me Don't wanna play house no more You so dumb to think that you gonna marry me I got to be out my mind to think I Need someone to carry me I've done enough cryin', cryin', cry (crying, cryin', cry) It's time to say bye, bye, bye It's time to do something for me It's time to do something for me, for me, for me, for me
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Written by: MARY J. BLIGE, SEAN GARRETT, CRAIG XAVIER BROCKMAN, RODNEY JERKINS, SEAN CARTER, CORNELIUS CHARLES MIMS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"Enough Cryin" is a song performed by American R&B singer Mary J. Blige. Blige is widely recognized as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul."
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Release and Album"Enough Cryin" was released in 2006 as the second single from Blige's seventh studio album, "The Breakthrough."
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Song PerformanceThe song peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Blige's US top 40 hits.
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Surprise AppearanceIn the music video for "Enough Cryin," Blige debuts her rap alter-ego, Brook Lynn.
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CollaborationThe song notably features a collaboration with rapper/singer-songwriter Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins, who additionally served as co-writer and producer of the track.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Enough Cryin" revolve around the theme of empowering female self-worth, a common thread in many of Mary J. Blige's songs.
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Critical ReviewsThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Blige's dynamic vocal performance.
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Chart Performance"Enough Cryin" also performed well on the R&B charts, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-hop Songs Chart.
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AwardsThe album, "The Breakthrough," won Mary J. Blige three Grammy Awards in 2007, including Best R&B Album.
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Song DurationThe official track of "Enough Cryin" is 4 minutes and 20 seconds long.
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Additional Music Video FactThe music video for "Enough Cryin" was directed by Hype Williams, a prominent music video and film director famous for working with various R&B and hip-hop artists.
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InfluenceThe song further solidified Mary J. Blige's influence in the music industry and continued her successful blend of R&B and hip-hop styling.
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