“I Can Do Bad All By Myself” is a song by Mary J. Blige, which was released in 2009. The song was written by Blige, Harvey Mason Jr., and Damon Thomas. The song was included in the soundtrack of the movie “I Can Do Bad All By Myself”, which was released the same year. The song was also included in Blige’s album “Stronger with Each Tear”.
Verse 1
The first verse of the song goes like this:
I remember when you used to love me
You used to kiss and hug me
I looked into your eyes and swore that
I would never leave
But now I’m here all alone
Trying to find my way back home
The lyrics talk about how the singer used to be in a loving relationship, but now she is alone and trying to find her way back home.
Chorus
The chorus of the song goes like this:
I can do bad all by myself
I don’t need no one to help
I can get this on my own
I’ll pay the consequence
I don’t want your assistance, boy
I can do bad all by myself
The lyrics of the chorus talk about how the singer doesn’t need anyone’s help and can do bad all by herself.
Verse 2
The second verse of the song goes like this:
Now I’m standing here looking in the mirror
Saying “Damn” to myself
I should have known the day would come
That you would wanna leave
But now that you’re gone
The love I had for you is gone
The lyrics talk about how the singer is looking in the mirror and realizing that the love she had for her partner is gone.
Bridge
The bridge of the song goes like this:
You said you’d never hurt me
Said you’d never leave me
But everything that you said turned out to be a lie
Said that you would treat me right
But you were just a waste of time
The lyrics of the bridge talk about how the singer’s partner promised to never hurt her or leave her, but everything turned out to be a lie.
Conclusion
“I Can Do Bad All By Myself” is a powerful song that talks about the strength of a woman who doesn’t need anyone’s help to get through life. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been through a tough break-up and is trying to find their way back to happiness. The song is a great addition to Mary J. Blige’s discography and is a must-listen for anyone who loves R&B music.
