25/8
Mary J. Blige
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I can love you with my eyes closed I see your heart through a blind fold I ain't never ever met another better So my baby ain't no way that I'ma let go From the north to the south pole On the east or the west coast Every area code, all over the globe Ain't no way on the planet you can go that I won't From sun up to sun down I'll always be around Every minute of every hour Still it ain't enough time 'Cause I got days and days of love, for you boy And I don't wanna have to rush But 24/7 ain't enough 'Cause I got so much love for you boy I need another hour and a day So I can love you 25/8, 25/8 You ain't gotta worry about me, no Ain't no question at my loyalty You been there for me, even when nobody Cared enough to check and see if I was breathing See don't nobody really know me, (know me) You and me, we got history So I give you a part for loving me boy, Put your hand in my hand I'll lead the way out From sun up to sun down I'll always be around Every minute of every hour Still it ain't enough time 'Cause I got days and days of love, for you boy And I don't wanna have to rush But 24/7 ain't enough I got so much love for you boy I need another hour and a day So I can love you 25/8, 25/8 Ain't nobody give me love, give me love Like I need See I love the way you make me smile When things ain't going right You know how to hold me tight Can make a pain go away, oh Every day babe, every night babe On the week day, on any day On every day, I'm alive babe I'ma love you, help me sing it out Every day babe, every night babe On the week day, on any day On every day, I'm alive babe I'ma love you, help me sing it out Days and days and days of love, for you boy And I don't wanna have to rush But 24/7 ain't enough 'Cause I got so much love for you boy I need another hour and a day So I can love you 25/8
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Written by: Eric Hudson, Crystal Johnson, Mary Blige, Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Al Sherrod
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"25/8" is a song from the R&B (Rhythm and Blues) genre, known for its rich soulful undertones and heartfelt lyrics.
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Released DateIt was released on August 26, 2011, as the lead single from Mary J. Blige's tenth studio album, "My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)".
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SongwriterThis single was co-written by Mary J. Blige, along with Crystal Nicole, Eric Hudson, and Al Sherrod Lambert.
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ProducerThe song was produced by Eric Hudson, a multi-platinum Grammy-winning music producer known for working with several big names in the music industry.
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Chart Performance"25/8" debuted at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and peaked at number 58, marking the presence of Mary J. Blige on the charts.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video was directed by Diane Martel, who previously collaborated with Blige on her 2009 "Stronger" and has worked with other high-profile artists.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "25/8" talk about love so intense that 24/7 is not enough, which is quite an interesting motive and unique expression of affection.
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Critical ReceptionCritics appreciated the song's throwback soul feel and Mary J. Blige's emotional delivery, creating a raw and passionate performance.
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Live PerformancesMary J. Blige performed "25/8" live for the first time at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas in 2011.
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Album Reception"My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1)", where "25/8" appears, was received quite positively by critics for its authentic modern R&B flavor and became a commercial success.
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