I Am
Mary J. Blige
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Hey no, no ooh, Ain't nobody gonna treat you better Ain't nobody gonna touch you better Ain't nobody gonna love you better Than I am, Than I am When your out at night and your in the streets And you have time to yourself Think of all the love that you get from me That you can't find nowhere else When your far away and I'm not around And temptation fills your heart Think of all the ways that I'm faithful babe To replace me would be hard Cause there's nobody Ain't nobody gonna treat you better (no nobody) Ain't nobody gonna touch you better (nobody) Ain't nobody gonna love you better boy than I am Than I am (nobody, nobody) than I am (nobody, nobody) than I am (nobody, nobody) Oh nobody's gonna treat you as good as I am You can try to act single if you wanna You can go ahead and mingle if you wanna You can even behave like you don't care But you know (but you know) like I know (like I know) That you ain't that foolish Who you foolin'? You won't ruin What's been here all along, you ain't movin' From what you've got at home Ain't nobody gonna treat you better Ain't nobody gonna touch you better (aint no'body gonna touch you) Ain't nobody gonna love you better boy than I am Than I am (nobody, nobody) than I am (nobody, nobody) than I am (nobody, nobody) Oh nobody gonna treat you as good as I am I just want you to know Baby I love you so There is no need to go lookin' for nothing more Cause I've got everything you'll ever need right here But if you feel that you need to leave Just know! Ain't nobody gonna treat you better Ain't nobody gonna touch you better (ain't nobody) Ain't nobody gonna love you better boy than I am Than I am Ain't nobody gonna treat you better Ain't nobody gonna touch you better Ain't nobody gonna love you better boy than I am Than I am (Nobody, nobody) than I am (Nobody, nobody) than I am (Nobody, nobody) than I am Oh nobody''s gonna treat you as good as I am (Nobody, nobody) than I am (Nobody, nobody) than I am (Nobody, nobody) than I am Oh nobody's gonna treat you as good as I am As I am As I am Oh nobody's gonna treat you as good as I am (Nobody, nobody) than I am (Nobody, nobody) I am (Nobody, nobody) than I am Nobody's gonna treat you as good as I am
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Written by: ESTHER DEAN, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN, MAGNUS T. BEITE, MARY J. BLIGE, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"I Am" is a song by American recording artist Mary J. Blige, noted for her unique blend of R&B, soul, and hip hop.
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Release DetailsThe song was released as the second single from her ninth studio album, "Stronger with Each Tear," in October 2009.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was written by Blige and popular songwriters Johnta Austin, Ester Dean, Tor Erik Hermansen, and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen.
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Production Team"I Am" was produced by Stargate, a production duo that has worked with numerous big-name artists across various genres.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a success on the charts, peaking at No. 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Am" was directed by renowned director Anthony Mandler, known for his narrative-driven approach.
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AwardsIt was nominated for Best Female R & B Vocal Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards, further solidifying Mary J. Blige's status as a top artist.
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Song Message"I Am" is about female empowerment and self-confidence, themes that are often reflected in Mary J. Blige's music.
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Critical ReceptionCritics mostly praised the song for its catchy, infectious hook, and Blige's emotive vocals.
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InfluenceLike most of Blige's work, "I Am" has been recognized for its blend of classic soul with contemporary R&B, making it influential on the genre.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances of "I Am," Blige has often used the song as a platform to speak about self-love, further enriching its meaning for fans.
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Global RecognitionThe song also achieved international success, charting in Canada, the United Kingdom and various European countries.
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