The Living Proof (Unplugged) [From The Motion Picture The Help] Lyrics
Mary J. Blige
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Lyrics
It's gonna be a long, long journey
It's gonna be an uphill climb
It's gonna be a tough fight
It's gonna be some lonely nights
But I'm ready to carry on
I'm so glad the worst is over
('Cause it almost took me down)
I can start living now
I feel like I can do anything, yeah
And finally I'm not afraid to breathe
Anything you say to me
And everything you do
You can't deny the truth
'Cause I'm the living proof
So many don't survive
They just don't make it through
But look at me
I'm the living proof, oh yes, I am
Thinking 'bout life's been painful, yes, it was
Took a lot to learn how to smile
So now I am gonna talk to my people
About the storm, about the storm
Oh, so glad the worst is over
('Cause it almost took me down)
I can start flying now
My best days are right in front of me
And I'm almost there 'cause now I'm free
Anything you say to me
And everything you do
You can't deny the truth
'Cause I'm the living proof
So many don't survive
They just don't make it through
But look at me
I'm the living proof
I know where I'm going
'Cause I know where I've been
I'm gonna feel strong, that's showin'
I'm gonna be strong, keep growin'
That's the way that I will
Anything you say to me
And everything you do
You can't deny the truth
'Cause I'm the living proof
So many don't survive
They just don't make it through
But look at me, yeah, yeah
I'm the living proof
Nothing about my life has been easy, no
But nothin's gonna keep me down, no, down
'Cause I know a lot more today
Than I knew yesterday, now
So I'm ready to carry on, oh Lordy, mmm, mmm
Song & Lyrics Facts
Mary J. Blige is an American singer, songwriter and actress who has released a number of successful albums throughout her career.
Her latest release, The Living Proof (Unplugged) [From the Motion Picture the Help], was included on the soundtrack for the 2011 film The Help. It was written by Mary J. Blige and Harvey Mason Jr., and produced by Harvey Mason Jr. and Chris "Big Dog" Davis. The single was released on August 9, 2011 and belongs to the R&B/soul genre. The band members featured on this track are Mary J. Blige as lead vocals, Harvey Mason Jr. on drums, bass guitar and keyboards, Chris “Big Dog” Davis on guitar and background vocals, and David Ryan Harris on guitar. The lyrics of this song reflect on the struggles that African-Americans have faced in the past and present, but also serves as a reminder of their strength and resilience.