Changes I've Been Going Through
Mary J. Blige · What's The 411? [1992]
can't you see what i've been going through
cause i wanna be with you
(don't you wanna be with me)
changes i've been going through
cause i wanna be with you
1st verse
it's all gone
the love that we have shared
has gone away
maybe it's better that we didn't stay together
seems like we've gone through this a thousand times
baby i still don't have the answers
why can't you tell me why we couldn't be together
(ooooohhh)
chorus
ohhhh why it have to be boy
see i didn't want to ever hold you down
but still i need love very bad
was it that hard for you to show me some attention
tell me baby did i push you away
was i coming on too strong for you
why can't you tell me
tell my what i'm supposed to do
chorus
don't you wanna be with me
cause i really need you
don't you wanna be with me
(don't you wanna be with me)
chorus
cause the love we shared
love has gone away
don't walk away
come on back now baby
don't leave me this away
can't you see
pretty baby can't you that i wanna be with you
Changes I've Been Going Through
Mary J. Blige's "Changes I've Been Going Through" stands as a defining track from her 1992 debut album, What's The 411. Released during the height of the hip-hop soul movement, the recording showcases Blige's signature ability to blend R&B vocal prowess with gritty, rhythmic production. The song captures the emotional turbulence of a shifting relationship, a recurring theme in her early work that would define her career's direction. With its raw delivery and atmospheric backing, the track exemplifies the genre's transition from smooth pop to a more introspective, street-influenced sound. It remains a cornerstone of her discography, illustrating her early mastery of conveying complex personal narratives through music.