A deep R&B kind of love—tested, imperfect, but still standing. “Be Without You” isn’t about a perfect relationship—it’s about choosing each other through everything. The highs, the doubts, the moments that could’ve broken it… and still staying. Mary delivers it with that raw honesty she’s known for—strong, vulnerable, and completely real. It’s not about never falling— it’s about never letting go. 📀 The Breakthrough 📅 2005 💡 Trivia: The song spent 15 weeks at #1 on Billboard R&B, becoming one of the longest-running chart-toppers in the genre. #RnB #Soul #MaryJBlige #BeWithoutYou Lyrics: I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you Ohhh-woah, ohhh-woah I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you Ohhh-woah, ohhh-woah (ooooh) Ohhh-woah, ohhh-woah (ooooh) Oooh, ohh-ooh-ohh-ooh 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've been through it (yes) But we got real sh- (yes) See, baby, we've been too strong for too long And I can't be without you, baby And I'll be waiting up until you get home 'Cause I can't sleep without you, baby (ohh) 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 I got a question for ya See, I already know the answer But still I wanna ask you Would you lie? (No) Make me cry? (No) Do somethin' behind my back and then try to cover it up? Well neither would I, baby My love is only your love (yes) I'll be faithful (yes) I'm for real (yes) And with us, you'll always know the deal We've been too strong for too long And I can't be without you, baby (ohhh) And I'll be waiting up until you get home 'Cause I can't sleep without you baby (ohhh) 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 See this is real talk I'mma always stay (no matter what) Good or bad (thick and thin) Right or wrong (all day, everyday), hey 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 your love Look him right in his eyes and tell him 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 waiting up until you get home 'Cause I can't sleep without you, baby (ohhh) 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 Hey, ohhhh-ohhh-ohhh-oh Hey (I wanna be with you, gotta be with you, need to be with you) Ohhh (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 - @rnbandslowjammusic