Not Gon' Cry
Babyface · Other Songs - Babyface
Written by babyface (1995)
Performed by mary j. blige
While all the time that I was lovin' you
You were busy lovin' yourself
I would stop breathin' if you told me to
Now you're busy loving someone else
Eleven years, out of my life
Besides the kids I've got nothing to show
Wasted my years, a fool of a wife
I shoulda left your ass long time ago
Well I'm not gon' cry
I'm not gon' cry, I'm not gon' shed no tears
No I'm not gon' cry, it's not the time
'cause you're not worth my tears
I was your lover and your secretary
Working every day of the week
Was at the job when no one else was there
Helping you get on your feet
Eleven years of sacrifice
And you can leave me at the drop of a dime
Swallowed my fears, stood by your side
I shoulda left your ass a thousand times
Hook
I know there are no guarantees
In love you take your chances
But somehow it seems unfair to me
Look at the circumstances
Through sickness and health, 'til death do us part
Those were the words that we said from our hearts
So now when you say that you're leaving me
I don't get that part
I was your lover and your secretary
Working every day of the week
Was at the job when no one else was there
Helping you get on your feet
Eleven years of sacrifice
And you can leave me at the drop of a dime
Swallowed my fears, stood by your side
I shoulda left your ass a thousand times
Hook
Performed by mary j. blige
While all the time that I was lovin' you
You were busy lovin' yourself
I would stop breathin' if you told me to
Now you're busy loving someone else
Eleven years, out of my life
Besides the kids I've got nothing to show
Wasted my years, a fool of a wife
I shoulda left your ass long time ago
Well I'm not gon' cry
I'm not gon' cry, I'm not gon' shed no tears
No I'm not gon' cry, it's not the time
'cause you're not worth my tears
I was your lover and your secretary
Working every day of the week
Was at the job when no one else was there
Helping you get on your feet
Eleven years of sacrifice
And you can leave me at the drop of a dime
Swallowed my fears, stood by your side
I shoulda left your ass a thousand times
Hook
I know there are no guarantees
In love you take your chances
But somehow it seems unfair to me
Look at the circumstances
Through sickness and health, 'til death do us part
Those were the words that we said from our hearts
So now when you say that you're leaving me
I don't get that part
I was your lover and your secretary
Working every day of the week
Was at the job when no one else was there
Helping you get on your feet
Eleven years of sacrifice
And you can leave me at the drop of a dime
Swallowed my fears, stood by your side
I shoulda left your ass a thousand times
Hook
Not Gon' Cry
Babyface's 'Not Gon' Cry' stands as a defining track from his early solo career, showcasing his signature blend of R&B and pop sensibilities. Released during the height of his influence in the late 1980s, the song exemplifies his ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that balanced romantic vulnerability with polished production. As a key component of his discography, the recording highlights his role as both a songwriter and performer, contributing to the sound that would later define the New Jack Swing era. The track remains a testament to his early work, capturing the essence of his musical style before he expanded his catalog with collaborations and further solo albums.