Mary J. Blige

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Must've been crazy to think that you loved me
I saw all the signs but I just couldn't say nothing
I did the time across the line for you
'Cause I can't see myself with nobody else but you
Tell me what you're thinking 'cause this is what you wanted
Should've been the one to hold me when I got lonely
'Cause every time I think of the lies you told to me
Make it easy for me to leave

[Chorus]
You plus me was a love lesson
In too deep without imperfection
Not always good, but I stayed on my feet
You had me, should've never questioned
You plus me was a love lesson
In too deep without imperfection
Not always good, but I stayed on my feet
You had me, should've never questioned
You plus me
You plus me
You plus me

[Verse 2]
Oh, I was ridin' wherever you going
At times, I wanted to leave, but didn't wanna be lonely
Can't deny the fact you were my one and only
Love that I would do, only love I knew
And now I gotta turn my back 'cause you didn't realize that, boy
This was a real thing
And I just can't deny the fact we don't belong together
Guess it ain't the real thing
[Chorus]
You plus me was a love lesson
In too deep without imperfection
Not always good, but I stayed on my feet
You had me, should've never questioned
You plus me was a love lesson
In too deep without imperfection
Not always good, but I stayed on my feet
You had me, should've never questioned
You plus me
You plus me
You plus me

[Bridge]
Gotta keep on pushing and love myself through the hard times
Gotta keep my patience, still a long way to go now
There's so much to learn
When we trust the love that's deep in us
Then love will return (yes, it will)
Boy this thing was, a love lesson

[Chorus]
You plus me was a love lesson
In too deep without imperfection
Not always good, but I stayed on my feet
You had me, should've never questioned
You plus me was a love lesson
In too deep without imperfection
Not always good, but I stayed on my feet
You had me, should've never questioned
You plus me
[Outro]
You plus me
You plus me
You plus me
You plus me
You plus me

Mary J. Blige, the Queen of R&B, has once again released a heartfelt track that details the struggles that come with a bad break-up. “U + Me” serves as a therapeutic anthem to anyone going through tough times with a loved one and has been released as a follow-up to her debut single, “Thick of It.” This new track is part of her upcoming fourteenth studio album “Strength of a Woman.”

About U + Me (Love Lesson)

The song, “U + Me (Love Lesson)” by Mary J. Blige details the struggles that come with a bad break-up that is fueled by heartbreak and pain. Mary J. Blige recently filed for divorce from Kendu Isaacs, which has been in the news for being particularly difficult and unpleasant, and this song seems to come from personal experience.

The lyrics to the song capture a range of emotions, including sadness, regret, anger, and confusion, that many people might experience when going through a tough break-up. The verses explore the pain and heartbreak that Mary J. Blige is going through, while the chorus is a clear message of strength, positivity, and hope, suggesting that things will eventually get better, or that the heartbreak is just a love lesson.

“U + Me” is a slow and emotive song, with a simple and stripped-back arrangement that gives Mary J. Blige's emotional delivery plenty of space to shine. The smooth R&B beat complements her rich and soulful voice, which is unmistakable, and one of the most distinctive in the industry.

The song is relatable to anyone who has gone through or is going through a tough break-up. It serves as a reminder that, while heartbreak can be tough and even debilitating, it is also a lesson that helps make a person stronger and prepares them for greater love in the future.

“U + Me” follows the debut single, “Thick of it,” which was also about her break-up with Kendu Isaacs. The two tracks are expected to be part of “Strength of a Woman,” which will be Mary J. Blige's fourteenth studio album.

With a career spanning over 20 years, Mary J. Blige has become one of the most prominent and beloved artists in R&B. Her unique and soulful voice has earned her many accolades, including nine Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, and several Soul Train Awards. She has sold over fifty million records worldwide and has collaborated with many of the biggest names in the music industry, including Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Jay-Z, and U2.

In Summation

“U + Me” by Mary J. Blige is an emotive and powerful track that explores the struggles that come with heartbreak and a bad break-up. The song captures a range of emotions, from sadness to anger to hope, that many people might experience during a tough break-up. Its simplicity and elegance allow Mary J. Blige's emotive voice to shine, making the track a relatable and powerful anthem for anyone who is going through a tough time with a loved one. This song, along with her previous single “Thick of It” is part of her upcoming album “Strength of a Woman,” and we can expect to hear more from the Queen of R&B as she continues to share her journey through music.

• Release Date: February 17, 2017
• Artist: Mary J. Blige