Your Child

Mary J. Blige

About Your Child

"Your Child" is a song by Mary J. Blige, released as the fourth U. S. single from her fourth album, Mary. The song was a large success on the U. S. Dance charts, peaking at number one. "Your Child" also peaked at number twenty-three on the R&B charts. The music video for "Your Child" featured Blige performing alongside Harvey White, Joyce Washington, Billie Woodruff and actor Leon Robinson.


Year:
2001
5:28
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It's too bad, it's too bad
It's too bad, it's too bad baby
But I gotta face reality
It's too bad, it's too bad
Too bad baby, yeah
But I gotta face reality

Today you had a visitor
Or should I say an old friend
But wait a minute
That's not where it ends no
Is there something
That you want to tell me, hmm
Cause I'm believing what your friends say
About your hidden secret seeds

The girlfriend
She wasn't disrespectful
In fact, she's a hundred percent sure
And how could I argue with her
Holding a baby with eyes like yours

She said it's your child
And it really messed me up
How could you deny
Your own flesh and blood
Gotta face reality
There can never be anymore us
More than life hurt me
Yes so precious

She said she never, wanted to hurt me
And could I understand, she's afraid and lost
She said a real woman wouldn't do this over the phone
And that you told her about me after the baby was born

The girlfriend
She wasn't disrespectful
In fact, she's a hundred percent sure
And how could I argue with her
Holding a baby with eyes like yours

She said it's your child
And it really messed me up
How could you deny
Your own flesh and blood
Gotta face reality
There can never be anymore us
More than life hurt me
Yes so precious

She said it's your child
And it really messed me up
How could you deny
Your own flesh and blood
Gotta face reality
There can never be anymore us
More than life hurt me
Yes so precious

Hm, oh I can't, looks just like you
How could you deny your own flesh and blood
Your own child
What kind of man are you?
Oh, oh the girlfriend

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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: GERALD ISAAC

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10 facts about this song

Release and Album
"Your Child" was released as a single in 1999. It is part of Mary J. Blige's fourth studio album, "Mary."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and stayed on the chart for 20 weeks.
Song Theme
The song tells a powerful story about a woman who finds out that her partner has been unfaithful and fathered a child with another woman.
Music Video
The music video for "Your Child" was directed by Malik Sayeed, a prominent music video and film director.
Lyrics
The lyrics for "Your Child" were written by Gerald Isaac, who has also written songs for other popular R&B artists.
Critical Reception
Critics noted Blige's ability to express realistic emotion and pain in her performance on the song, with many complimenting her vocal ability.
Live Performances
Mary J. Blige performed "Your Child" live at various concerts and events, and each performance was hailed as a highlight due to her emotional and powerful delivery.
Cover Versions
Artists like K. Michelle and The Clark Sisters have covered "Your Child," demonstrating the song's significant impact in the music world.
Cultural Influence
The song has been frequently used in discussions about infidelity and the complexities of relationships, with its lyrics being cited in various cultural and academic analyses.
Awards
While not receiving an award specifically for "Your Child," Blige won the Grammy award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the album "Mary" which the song features on.

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