Carey's self-titled debut album was released under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who married her three years later. She gained further worldwide success with the albums Music Box (1993) and Daydream (1995). Their singles include "Hero", "Without You", "Fantasy", "Always Be My Baby", and "One Sweet Day", which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (1990s) and was the longest running number one song of the decade. After separating from Mottola, Carey adopted a new urban image and incorporated more elements of hip hop with the album Butterfly (1997). She left Columbia in 2001 after eleven consecutive years of U.S. number-one singles and signed a $100 million record deal with Virgin Records.
Following Carey's highly publicized physical and emotional breakdown and the failure of the film Glitter (2001) and its soundtrack, Virgin bought out her contract and she signed with Island Records the following year. After a comparatively unsuccessful period, Carey returned to the top of the charts with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), which became the best-selling album in the US and the world's second best-selling album of 2005. Its second single, "We Belong Together", topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (2000s). She won the Breakthrough Actress Performance award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for her role in the 2009 film Precious. Carey's subsequent ventures included being an American Idol judge, starring in the docu-series Mariah's World, appearing in the films The Butler (2013), A Christmas Melody (2015), and The Lego Batman Movie (2017), performing at two Las Vegas concert residencies, and publishing her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey in 2020.
Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. She holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles by a solo artist (19), a female songwriter (18), and a female producer (15). Carey is the highest-certified female artist in the United States and 10th overall, with 72 million certified album units. In 2008, she was named one of Time's annual 100 most influential artists and entertainers in the world. Billboard named her the "top-charting female solo artist", based on both album and song chart success in 2019. Carey has won 5 Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards and eight Guinness World Records. An inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, she is credited for inspiring multiple generations of pop and R&B artists, and for merging hip hop with pop music through her crossover collaborations.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey
Studio albums
Mariah Carey (1990)
Emotions (1991)
Music Box (1993)
Merry Christmas (1994)
Daydream (1995)
Butterfly (1997)
Rainbow (1999)
Glitter (2001)
Charmbracelet (2002)
The Emancipation of Mimi (2005)
E=MC² (2008)
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009)
Merry Christmas II You (2010)
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse (2014)
Caution (2018)
"It's Like That"
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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It's like that y'all (That y'all), that y'all (That y'all)
Da da da da, I like that y'all (That y'all)
It's like that y'all (That y'all), that y'all (That y'all)
Like da da da da, I like that y'all (That y'all) MC
I came to have a party
Open up the Bacardi
Boy, I know you watchin' me
So what's it gonna be?
Purple taking me higher
I'm lifted and I like it
Boy, you got me inspired
Baby, come and get it
If you're really feelin' me
'Cause it's my night
No stress, no fights
I'm leavin' it all behind
No tears, no time to cry
Just makin' the most of life
Everybody is livin' it up
All the fellas keep lookin' at us ('Cause)
Me and my girls on the floor like what
While the DJ keeps on spinnin' the cut
It's like that y'all (That y'all), that y'all (That y'all)
It's like da da da da, I like that y'all (That y'all)
It's like that y'all (That y'all), that y'all (That y'all)
It's like da da da da, I like that y'all (That y'all)
You like this and you know it
Caution, it's so explosive
Them chickens is ash and I'm lotion
Baby, come and get it
Let me give you what you need
It's a special occasion
Mimi's emancipation
A 'cause for celebration
I ain't gonna let nobody's drama bother me
'Cause it's my night
No stress, no fights
I'm leavin' it all behind
No tears, no time to cry
Just makin' the most of life
Everybody is livin' it up
All the fellas keep lookin' at us ('Cause)
Me and my girls on the floor like what
While the DJ keeps on spinnin' the cut
It's like that y'all (That y'all), that y'all (That y'all)
It's like da da da da, I like that y'all (That y'all)
It's like that y'all (That y'all), that y'all (That y'all)
It's like da da da da, I like that y'all (That y'all)
'Cause it's my night
No stress, no fights
I'm leavin' it all behind
No tears, no time to cry
Just makin' the most of life
Everybody is livin' it up
All the fellas keep lookin' at us ('Cause)
Me and my girls on the floor like what
While the DJ keeps on spinnin' the cut
It's like that y'all (That y'all), that y'all (That y'all)
It's like da da da da, I like that y'all (That y'all)
It's like that y'all (That y'all), that y'all (That y'all)
It's like da da da da, I like that y'all (That y'all)
This is my night
Let's Go Now (What), let's go now (What)
Here we go now (What), here we go now (What)
Let's Go Now (What), let's go now (What)
Here we go now (What), here we go now (What)
Let's Go Now (What), let's go now (What)
Here we go now (What), here we go now (What)
Let's Go Now (What), let's go now (What)
Here we go now (What), here we go now (What)
The main theme of Mariah Carey's "It's Like That" is about letting loose, enjoying oneself, and not worrying about anything else. The opening line, "Dis is, the point when I need everybody get to the dance floor," sets the tone for the song. She is urging people to dance and have a good time. The chorus repeats the phrase, "It's like that y'all, that y'all," which means that things are happening and things are getting out of control, but that's okay because everyone is having a good time.
In the first verse, Mariah Carey talks about how she's come to have a party, and it's her night. She's not going to let anything get in the way of enjoying herself. She talks about the Bacardi opening up and how she's feeling like a hot tamale. She knows people are watching her, and she's inspired by that attention. The second verse continues with that same theme of liberation, as she refers to herself as "Mimi" and "emancipation," celebrating her freedom and not allowing anyone's drama to impact her.
Overall, "It's Like That" is a party song about living in the moment and enjoying oneself without any worries or baggage.
Line by Line Meaning
Dis is, the point when I need everybody get to the dance floor
This is when I need everyone to come out and join me on the dance floor
It's like that y'all (that y'all), that y'all (that y'all)
That's how it is, everyone
Da da da da, I like that y'all (that y'all)
I really love the way this feels
I came to have a party
I'm here to have a good time
Open up the Bacardi
Let's start drinking and enjoy ourselves
Feeling so hot tamale
I'm on fire and feeling good
Boy, I know you watchin' me
I can tell you're looking at me
So what's it gonna be?
What do you want to do?
Purple taking me higher
The color purple is making me feel really good
I'm lifted and I like it
I'm feeling really good and enjoying myself
Boy, you got me inspired
You're motivating me to have even more fun
Baby, come and get it / If you're really feelin' me
If you're really into me, come dance with me
'Cause it's my night / No stress, no fights / I'm leavin' it all behind / No tears, no time to cry / Just makin' the most of life
Tonight is all about me, no drama or negativity. I just want to enjoy and make the most out of life
Everybody is livin' it up / All the fellas keep lookin' at us ('cause) / Me and my girls on the floor like what / While the DJ keeps on spinnin' the cut
Everyone is having a great time, the guys are looking at us girls while we dance, and the DJ keeps playing great music
You like this and you know it / Caution, it's so explosive / Them chickens is ash and I'm lotion / Baby, come and get it / Let me give you what you need / It's a special occasion / Mimi's emancipation / A 'cause for celebration / I ain't gonna let nobody's drama bother me
I know you like what you see, this is so exciting. I'm better than other girls and I'm here to make this a special occasion. I won't let anyone's drama get in the way of my good time
This is my night
Tonight is all about me
Let's go now (what), let's go now (what) / Here we go now (what), here we go now (what) / Let's go now (what), let's go now (what) / Here we go now (what), here we go now (what)
Let's keep this party going and have even more fun
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARIAH CAREY, MANUEL LONNIE SEAL, JERMAINE DUPRI, JOHNTA M. AUSTIN, DOUGLAS L. DAVIS, RICKY M. L. WALTERS, ISAAC III FREEMAN
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@johnhancock2914
FUN FACT: WHEN MARIAH CAREY MADE THIS ALBUM SHE MADE THE BIGGEST MUSICAL COMEBACK IN HISTORY, EVERYONE HAD WRITTEN HER OUT BUT THIS ALBUM WAS FULL OF HUGE HITS.
@kijohnson7235
The Emancipation of Mimi was one hell of a comeback.
@flazeda1466
yaaaaaaaas it waaaaaas 😻
@Tajeznah
Yes, I still play the heck out of that whole album all these years later.
@KT-bh6tr
Ok! All the singles they dropped from that album was on point.
@neshjackson1972
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@rhonnichan
Girl yas!
MiMi came back fierce! She had no time with these hoes. Slaying the radio with every single 💅
@jasonsimms1571
Mariah's feminine energy and lyrics were so on point 2005/2006
@brandong298
That’s it Mariah is the epitome of divine femininity.
@kembaI.
Her consistency with having Eric Roberts and Wentworth miller in her videos doesn’t get talked about enough. ❤❤😂