"You Ain't the Only One" is a song by American singerMary J. Blige. It was written by Blige along with Patrick "Pat" Kelly, Jezus Rose, and Angelo "Doc" Velasquez for her fifteenth studio albumGratitude (2024), while production was overseen by Kelly, Velasquez, Aidan Brody and Will Campbell. The song was released by Mary Jane Productions Inc. and300 Entertainment on October 18, 2024, as the album's second single and became Blige's tenth chart topper on the USAdult R&B Songs chart. It has also reached number 18 onBillboard's USR&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.

"You Ain't the Only One" was written byMary J. Blige along with Patrick "Pat" Kelly, Jezus Rose, Angelo "Doc" Velasquez for her fifteenth studio albumGratitude (2024).^[1] Production on the song was overseen by Kelly, Velasquez, Aidan Brody and Will Campbell.^[1] In an interview withPeople at the evening of herRock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Blige commented on the song: "I listen to a lot of stories that my fans talk to me about. I've been through a lot, but sometimes you listen to other people's stories, and you say, 'Wow, I'm just complaining' because their stories is worse than yours. Everyone has something that they're dealing with and that they're suffering through. The single is basically saying, 'You're not alone. You're not the only one out here dealing with life. Life is not life-ing for you only'."^[2]

Vibe editor Mya Abraham called "You Ain't the Only One" an "uptempo, relatable groove where [Blige] provides reassurance to listeners dealing with life’s ebb and flows,"^[3] whileEssence editor Okla Jones described the song as a "powerful anthem, offering comfort and solidarity through relatable lyrics."^[4] Edward Bowser, writing forSoul in Stereo, called it a "one-two punch of empowerment" that reminded him "of something from an 80s sitcom, and that's not a diss – sure, the song's themes are a bit heavy, but the upbeat lyrics provide a lot of hope, and Mary has always danced through her pain."^[5] Devin Morton fromHotNewHipHop found that "You Ain't the Only One" was "quintessential adult contemporary R&B. Blige sounds at home over the beat, and the beat itself is an upbeat one. Lyrically, the track talks about the ups and downs of life, saying that if you've ever felt down, "you ain't the only one." She reminds listeners to go through life by remembering your goals and what you've already achieved, and to "play the hand you were dealt"."^[6]

Released on October 18, 2024 as the second single to precede parent albumGratitude,^[7] "You Ain't the Only One" debuted at number 43 on the USR&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart in the week ending January 18, 2025.^[8] It has since peaked at number 18 in the week of October 26, 2024.^[9][10] The same week, the song also reached the top spot onBillboard's USAdult R&B Songs chart,^[9] becoming Blige's tenth number-one hit as well her third consecutive number-one single on the chart.^[10] With nine Adult R&B chart toppers, "You Ain't the Only One" moved Blige into a tie with singerCharlie Wilson for the third-most number-one hits only afterAlicia Keys andToni Braxton.^[10]

Amusic video for "You Ain't the Only One" was directed by frequent collaborator Eif Rivera.^[11] The visuals were released through Blige's officialYouTube account on October 21, 2024.^[11]

Credits adapted from the liner notes of "Breathing."^[1]

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• Songs written by Mary J. Blige

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