Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mary J. Blige
Vocals
"Prince Charles" Alexander
Flute
Bruce Purse
Trumpet
Diane Monroe
Violin
Eileen Folson
Cello
Frank Colon
Percussion
Fred McFarlane
Keyboards
Gloria Agostini
Harp
Kevin 'K-Dog' Johnson
Drums
Lenny Underwood
Piano
Lesa Terry
Violin
Mark "Led" Ledford
Trumpet
Paul Pesco
Electric Guitar
Regina Carter
Violin
Victor Bailey
Bass Guitar
Vincent Henry
Alto Saxophone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Norman Whitfield
Lyrics
Joel Schumacher
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Chucky Thompson
Producer
Sean "Puffy" Combs
Producer
"Prince Charles" Alexander
Mixing Engineer
Mark "Led" Ledford
Co-Producer
Herb Powers
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Time on my hands, since you been away, boy
I ain't got no plans, no, no, no, no
And the sound of the rain, against my windowpane
Is slowly, is slowly drivin' me insane, boy
[Chorus]
I'm goin' down
I'm goin' down
'Cause you ain't around, baby
My whole world's upside down
[Verse 2]
Sleep don't come easy, boy, please believe me
Since you've been gone, everything's goin' wrong
Why'd you have to say goodbye? Look what you've done to me
I can't stop these tears from fallin' from my eyes, ooh, baby
[Chorus]
I'm goin' down
I'm goin' down
'Cause you ain't around, baby
My whole world's upside down
[Bridge]
Ooh, baby love
Goin' down, goin' down, oh
Mmm-mmm
Ooh, I'm goin' down
Aye, ooh, I, I
[Chorus]
I'm goin' down
I'm goin' down
'Cause you ain't around, baby
My whole world's upside down
[Verse 3]
Ooh, goin' down, goin' down, mmm-mmm
Oh, I don't know what to do
If I ever lose you, I'll be goin' down
I said, I'll be goin' down
[Verse 4]
Oh-oh-oh, please forgive me, baby
I'm so sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry
What did I do wrong?
I said, what did I do wrong?
Please forgive me, baby
And come on home
Goin' down
Goin' down
Goin' down
Mmm
Written by: Norman Whitfield