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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Lead Vocals
Ron Fair
Ron Fair
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Songwriter
Bryan-Michael Cox
Bryan-Michael Cox
Songwriter
Johnta Austin
Johnta Austin
Songwriter
Jason Perry
Jason Perry
Songwriter
Ron Fair
Ron Fair
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bryan-Michael Cox
Bryan-Michael Cox
Producer
Danny Cheung
Danny Cheung
Recording Engineer
Dave Pensado
Dave Pensado
Mixing Engineer
Bernie Grundman
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer
Young Smoke
Young Smoke
Co-Producer

Lyrics

I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
[Verse 1]
Chemistry was crazy from the get-go, neither one of us knew why
We didn't build nothin' overnight 'cause a love like this takes some time
People swore it off as a phase, said we can't see that
Now from top to bottom, they see that we did that
(Yes) It's so true that
(Yes) We been through it
(Yes) But we got real ****
(Yes) See, baby, we've been
[Chorus]
Too strong for too long (And I can't be without you, baby)
And I'll be waitin' up until you get home ('Cause I can't sleep without you, baby)
Oh-whoa, oh
Anybody who's ever loved, you know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby, yeah
[Verse 2]
I got a question for you (See, I already know the answer)
Still I wanna ask you
Would you lie? (No)
Make me cry? (No)
Do something behind my back and then try to cover it up?
Well, neither would I, baby
My love is only ever love (Yes)
I'll be faithful (Yes)
I'm for real (Yes)
And with us, you'll always know the deal
[Chorus]
We've been too strong for too long (And I can't be without you, baby)
And I'll be waitin' up until you get home ('Cause I can't sleep without you, baby)
If anybody who's ever loved, you know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby, yeah
[Bridge]
See, this is real talk, I'ma always stay (No matter what)
Good or bad (Thick and thin)
Right or wrong (All day, every day)
Now if you're down on love or don't believe
This ain't for you (No, this ain't for you)
And if you got it deep in your heart
And deep down you know that it's true (Come on, come on, come on)
Well, let me see you put your hands up (Hands up)
(Fellas, tell your lady she's the one) Fellas, tell your lady she's the one
Oh, put your hands up (Hands up)
(Ladies, let him know he's got you locked) Look him right in his eyes and tell him
[Chorus]
We've been too strong for too long (And I can't be without you, baby)
Can't be without you, baby
I'll be waitin' up until you get home ('Cause I can't sleep without you, baby)
If anybody who's ever loved, you know just what I feel
Too hard to fake it, nothing can replace it
Call the radio if you just can't be without your baby
[Outro]
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you
Written by: Bryan-Michael Cox, Jason Perry, Johnta Austin, Mary J. Blige
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