I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By
Method Man, Mary J. Blige
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You're all, I need To get by, ahhhhh You're all, I need To get by, ahhhhh (Background sample: Notorious B.I.G.) [Lie together, cry together, I swear to God I hope we fuckin' die together] Shorty I'm there for you anytime you need me For real girl, it's me in your world, believe me Nuttin make a man feel better than a woman Queen with a crown that be down for whatever There are few things that's forever, my lady We can make war or make babies Back when I was nothin You made a brother feel like he was somethin That's why I'm with you to this day boo no frontin Even when the skies were gray You would rub me on my back and say "Baby it'll be okay" Now that's real to a brother like me baby Never ever give my booty away and keep it tight aight And I'ma walk these dogs so we can live In a phat-ass crib with thousands of kids Word life you don't need a ring to be my wife Just be there for me and I'ma make sure we Be livin in the effin lap of luxury I'm realizing that you didn't have to funk wit me But you did, now I'm going all out kid And I got mad love to give, you my nigga (Chorus) 2X's Mary J. Blige Like sweet morning dew I took one look at you And it was plain to see You were my destiny With you I'll spend my time I'll dedicate my life I'll sacrifice for you Dedicate my life for you I got a love jonz for your body and your skin tone Five minutes alone I'm already on the bone Plus I love the fact you got a mind of your own No need to shop around you got the good stuff at home Even if I'm locked up North you in the world Wrapped in three-fourths of cloth never showin your stuff off, boo It be true me for you that's how it is I be your Noah, you be my Wiz I'm your Mister, you my Mrs. with hugs and kisses Valentine cards and birthday wishes? Please Be on another level of planning, of understanding The bond between man and woman, and child The highest elevation, 'cause we above All that romance crap, just show your love (Repeat chorus till fade)
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Written by: Robert F. Diggs, Clifford Smith, Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" is performed by Mary J. Blige, an R&B singer known as the "Queen of Hip-Hop Soul," and Method Man, a member of the famous hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1995 as the lead single from the soundtrack album to the FOX television series "Method & Red." It also appeared on Method Man's first solo album, "Tical."
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Genre MixAlthough primarily a hip-hop track, "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" incorporates elements of R&B and soul, representing the blending of genres that was a hallmark of Mary J. Blige's early career.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed exceptionally well on music charts, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart and peaking at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy Recognition"I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1996.
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Inspired by Classic SongThe song interpolates Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's 1968 hit "You're All I Need to Get By."
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Diane Martel, involved scenes of Blige and Method Man in chic, urban settings. It became one of the most popular rap/R&B videos of the mid-'90s.
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Critical AcclaimThe fusion of Blige's soulful vocals and Method Man's raw, gritty rapping received widespread acclaim, with critics heralding it as a high point of the "hip-hop soul" trend that Blige pioneered.
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Sales AchievementThe track was certified as platinum by the RIAA, signaling over a million copies sold.
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Cultural ImpactThe song commonly refers as a definitive hip-hop love song of the '90s and has been covered or sampled by various artists over the years, reflecting its lasting cultural impact.
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