Be Without You by Mary J. Blige

Be Without You

Song by Mary J. Blige

Songwriters: Bryan Michael Cox / Jason Lamont Perry / Johnta M. Austin / Mary J. Blige

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Oooo (oh, oh, oh, oh) oooo

Chemistry was crazy from the get-go
Neither one of us knew why
We didn't build nothing overnight
Cuz a love like this takes some time
People swore it off as a phase
Said we can't see that
Now from top to bottom
They see that we did that (yes)
It's so true that (yes)
We've been through it (yes)
We got real sh** (yes)
See baby we been..

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

I got a question for ya
See I already know the answer
But still I wanna ask you
Would you lie? (no)
Make me cry? (no)
Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up?
Well, neither would I, baby
My love is only your love (yes)
I'll be faithful (yes)
I'm for real (yes)
And with us you'll always know the deal
We've been...

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

See this is real talk
I'm always stay (no matter what)
Good or bad (thick and thin)
Right or wrong (all day everyday)
Now if you're down on love or don't believe
This ain't for you (no, this ain't for you)
And if you got it deep in your heart
And deep down you know that it's true (come on, come on, come on)
Well, let me see you put your hands up (hands up)
Fellas tell your lady she's the one (fellas tell your lady she's the one, oh)
Put your hands up (hands up)
Ladies let him know he's got your love
Look him right in his eyes and tell him
We've been...

Too strong for too long (and I can't be without you baby)
And I'll be waiting up until you get home (cuz I can't sleep without you baby)
Anybody who's ever loved, ya know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby

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This song. Ugh. It's the love anthem. You know the one. The one that makes you feel all the feels.  Mary J. Blige pours her soul into every note, and it's impossible not to get swept up in the raw emotion.

The lyrics are so honest and relatable. "Too strong for too long," she sings, and it hits you right in the chest.  You remember that feeling of being so deeply in love that the thought of being without them is unbearable.

But it's not just about the pain of separation. It's about the strength of true love, the commitment, the unwavering support. "I'll be waiting up until you get home," she croons, and you picture yourself doing exactly that, filled with anticipation and love.

"Be Without You" is a timeless classic because it captures the essence of love in its purest form. It's a reminder that love is worth fighting for, that it's okay to be vulnerable, and that sometimes, the only thing that truly matters is having that special someone by your side.

So the next time you hear this song, let it wash over you. Feel the emotion. Let it remind you of the power of love. And maybe, just maybe, it will inspire you to cherish the love you have in your own life.