Music Review: Mary J. Blige "Give Me You"
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Give Me You
Album: Mary
Year: 2000
Mary J. Blige craves intimacy in a romantic relationship in the dear "Give Me You."
Time together is important to Blige. She would prefer to spend her days with him than receive jewelry. For her, the best gift is lying in bed next to him, talking about their day and laughing. ("I don't ask for too many things/Only one thing I really need/That is you baby next to me/With that I'm satisfied/Don't need diamonds/I don't need gold/I just need someone here to hold/To keep me warm when the nights are cold/That would do just fine, just fine.")
She adds that her boyfriend doesn't have to perform outlandish gestures to prove his love. Hearing it said while they are cooking dinner is perfect. ("You don't have to promise me the stars/Just promise me love, inside your heart/And that's enough/Baby that's enough.")
In the chorus, she asks him to share his secrets and quirks. She's eager to sleep next to him at night. His love gives her a sense of security. "Give me you/Give me you, give me all of you/
(Give me night)/All my nights spent just holding you/(Give me day)/All my days being close to you/Nothing else that I need/(Give me you)/Give me you, give me all your love/(Give me time)
All your time, all your tender time/(All your heart)/All your soul baby that's enough/Nothing else that I need/Give me you, give me you/That's enough for me baby.")
Unfortunately, the second verse is a rewrite of the first. The same ideas are expressed (gifts do not equal love, lying next to him, extragavant gestures are unnecessary, etc.) ("Hmmm/
I don't need things that money buys/All I need is there in your eyes/I just need your heart next to mine/All my whole life through/You don't have to bring the moon to me/Just bring me the love/
The love that I need/And that's enough/Ooh baby that's enough.")
After the chorus, the only change in the pre-chorus is she asks for stay with her. He makes her feel safe. ("You don't have to promise me the stars/Just promise me that I have your heart/
You don't have to bring the world to me/Just give me your word, you will never leave/
Cause having you beside me, I have everything I need/So give me, give me you.")
The chorus ends the single.
The tender "Give Me You" begins fine but comes to screeching halt once the second verse starts. Is there anything else about him she loves? What he's like? Why does she want him? She could've explored the relationship a bit more. Without the development, the single is stunted.
Album: Mary
Year: 2000
Mary J. Blige craves intimacy in a romantic relationship in the dear "Give Me You."
Time together is important to Blige. She would prefer to spend her days with him than receive jewelry. For her, the best gift is lying in bed next to him, talking about their day and laughing. ("I don't ask for too many things/Only one thing I really need/That is you baby next to me/With that I'm satisfied/Don't need diamonds/I don't need gold/I just need someone here to hold/To keep me warm when the nights are cold/That would do just fine, just fine.")
She adds that her boyfriend doesn't have to perform outlandish gestures to prove his love. Hearing it said while they are cooking dinner is perfect. ("You don't have to promise me the stars/Just promise me love, inside your heart/And that's enough/Baby that's enough.")
In the chorus, she asks him to share his secrets and quirks. She's eager to sleep next to him at night. His love gives her a sense of security. "Give me you/Give me you, give me all of you/
(Give me night)/All my nights spent just holding you/(Give me day)/All my days being close to you/Nothing else that I need/(Give me you)/Give me you, give me all your love/(Give me time)
All your time, all your tender time/(All your heart)/All your soul baby that's enough/Nothing else that I need/Give me you, give me you/That's enough for me baby.")
Unfortunately, the second verse is a rewrite of the first. The same ideas are expressed (gifts do not equal love, lying next to him, extragavant gestures are unnecessary, etc.) ("Hmmm/
I don't need things that money buys/All I need is there in your eyes/I just need your heart next to mine/All my whole life through/You don't have to bring the moon to me/Just bring me the love/
The love that I need/And that's enough/Ooh baby that's enough.")
After the chorus, the only change in the pre-chorus is she asks for stay with her. He makes her feel safe. ("You don't have to promise me the stars/Just promise me that I have your heart/
You don't have to bring the world to me/Just give me your word, you will never leave/
Cause having you beside me, I have everything I need/So give me, give me you.")
The chorus ends the single.
The tender "Give Me You" begins fine but comes to screeching halt once the second verse starts. Is there anything else about him she loves? What he's like? Why does she want him? She could've explored the relationship a bit more. Without the development, the single is stunted.