: The bridge emphasizes that true love isn't just about the "honeymoon phase" but staying through "good or bad, thick and thin".

Released in November 2005 as the lead single from her seventh studio album, , "Be Without You" is widely considered one of Mary J. Blige's defining masterpieces. It holds the distinction of being ranked by Billboard as the most successful R&B/Hip-Hop song of all time as of 2017. 1. Song Meaning and Themes

The track is a powerful anthem of in a long-term relationship.