Stronger
Mary J. Blige
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We've been through the storm, we've been through it all We had some close calls but never would fall We climbed all the mountains, Walked through all the valleys but you never left me behind I found my way through the clouds No more runnin', scared, closing my eyes I will be true this love from my heart I'm laying my life on the line I will survive, as long as it's you by my side I will survive, as long as it's you by my side I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger They said we wouldn't make it but guess what we made it And we got them wondering how You were always for me, never been the one t'hurt me You gave me peace of mine I found my way through the clouds No more runnin', scared, closing my eyes I will be true this love from my heart I'm laying my life on the line I will survive, as long as it's you by my side I will survive, as long as it's you by my side I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger Sometimes I can't believe that you are with me There's nobody lucky as me So I get on my knee's to make sure That he knows that I'm grateful for what he gave me I will survive I will survive, as long as it's you by my side I will survive, as long as it's you by my side I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger I'm stronger
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Written by: ESTHER DEAN, MARY J. BLIGE, CHRISTOPHER MAURICE BROWN, DARNELL O. DALTON, CHAUNCEY A. HOLLIS, JAMAL F. JONES
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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14 facts about this song
Artist Info"Stronger" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige.
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Release DateThe song was released as a single in the United States on August 4, 2009.
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Album Info"Stronger" is the lead single from her ninth studio album, "Stronger with Each Tear."
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking it as one of Blige's top hits in the country.
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Collaborator InfoIt was co-written and produced by Chris "Tricky" Stewart and Thaddis "Kuk" Harrell.
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Inspirational ThemeThe song represents: personal growth, strength, and women's empowerment, common themes in much of Blige's music.
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Remix VersionThe song also has a version featuring hip-hop artist Drake, and his added verse speaks to his dedication and commitment to a relationship.
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was also used in the soundtrack for the documentary film, "More Than a Game," about the early life of basketball player LeBron James.
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Style & GenreThe song is a blend of R&B and hip-hop soul, fitting in with Mary J. Blige’s signature style of soulful, heart-wrenching tracks.
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Critical ResponseThe song received positive reviews from music critics, and many of them praised Blige's vocal finesse and the empowering nature of the lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features clips from "More Than a Game," interspersed with scenes of Blige singing in an empty warehouse scene.
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Award NominationWhile the song didn't win any awards, the album "Stronger with Each Tear" won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Album in 2010.
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Concert PerformancesBlige has performed "Stronger" at many of her concerts and fans often appreciate it for the raw emotive power that Blige brings to the song.
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InfluenceSince Mary J. Blige is known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," the song "Stronger" is one of many that represents her influential presence in the music industry.
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