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)
4real4real
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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For real, for real
For real, for real
(turn me up)
For real, for real, for real, for real
Its for real, for real (Ohhh Uhh)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
Sometimes you make love with my mind
If you wont mind, I'll take my time with you
But although I'm shy,
Though I frollic I'm next so next level fly
With them other guys
I really wanna reach out and touch you
If you could only realize how much I like you
Come up knocking at your door,
Give a girl a heave-hoe
And give a demostration of what it's like
Man it's for real, for real
A 100% for real, Hotter then cable TV
Like something out of your dreams
It's for real, for real a million % the deal
So i'll just keep it to me, and adventually you'll see
Im for real, for real.
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby I'm for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby I'm for real, for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby it's for real, for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
Oh! my friends say im waisting my time on you
Tryin' to spurway with sceams
Wanna make ya less then ya seem
But im not that one, to listen to dumb chicks
That wanna be, were im gonna be (yeahh)
Baby I wanna reach out and just touch you
If you could only realize how much I like you
Lay my self right next to you
Fall asleep watching cartoons
And wake you up with something good
Cause it's so sweet.
Man it's for real, for real
A 100% for real, Hotter then cable TV
Like something out of your dreams
It's for real, for real a million % the deal
So i'll just keep it to me, and adventually you'll see
Im for real, for real.
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby I'm for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby I'm for real, for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby it's for real, for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
[Da Brat Rap]
Man it's for real, for real
A 100% for real, Hotter then cable TV
Like something out of your dreams
It's for real, for real a million % the deal
So i'll just keep it to me, and adventually you'll see
Im for real, for real.
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby I'm for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby I'm for real, for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby it's for real, for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
Man it's for real, for real
A 100% for real, Hotter then cable TV
Like something out of your dreams
It's for real, for real a million % the deal
So i'll just keep it to me, and adventually you'll see
Im for real, for real.
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby I'm for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby I'm for real, for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
(Baby it's for real, for real)
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
The lyrics of Mariah Carey's "4real4real" convey the singer's pure feelings of love and devotion towards her lover. The repeated refrain "for real, for real" signifies her commitment towards this person and the fact that she's serious about the relationship. She's prepared to take her time with this lover, who she admits makes love to her mind, and wants to demonstrate her love physically. Despite her shyness, she's confident that she's just as great as any other man that her lover may have been with before. She reveals that her friends think she's wasting her time on this person, but she's not willing to listen to their advice, as she knows what she feels is real.
Ultimately, the song is about being in love with someone and wanting them to know that it's for real. The words are simple and the message is clear. Mariah's voice is emotive and captures the sincerity of her feelings. The verse and chorus -- as well as Da Brat's rap -- are catchy and memorable, making this song a joy to listen to.
Overall, "4real4real" is a love song that stays true to its message of true love, unconditional commitment, and devotion. It's a celebration of the beauty of love and the power it holds.
Line by Line Meaning
It's for real, for real
This relationship and my feelings for you are genuine and authentic.
Baby it's, Baby it's for real, for real, for real
Reinforcing the fact that the love and affection between us is real and not just a game.
Sometimes you make love with my mind
You stimulate and excite me mentally and emotionally, making me feel deeply connected to you.
If you wont mind, I'll take my time with you
I want to savor and enjoy every moment we spend together, without rushing or feeling pressured.
But although I'm shy, Though I frollic I'm next so next level fly
Despite feeling a bit reserved or timid, I am still confident and comfortable in my own skin when I'm around you.
With them other guys
Comparing my genuine feelings for you to any flings or casual relationships I may have had in the past.
I really wanna reach out and touch you
Expressing my desire and yearning to physically connect with you, to feel your presence and touch.
If you could only realize how much I like you
Hopeful that you understand and acknowledge the depth of my feelings for you.
Come up knocking at your door, Give a girl a heave-ho
Playfully suggesting the idea of showing up unannounced to see you, with a hint of flirtatiousness in my tone.
And give a demostration of what it's like
Imagining what it would be like to physically show you my affection and feelings for you.
Man it's for real, for real
Reiterating the authenticity and sincerity of my love for you.
A 100% for real, Hotter then cable TV
Comparing the intensity and passion of our love to something as exciting and captivating as a TV show.
Like something out of your dreams
Describing the incredible and almost surreal nature of our love and connection.
It's for real, for real a million % the deal
Stressing the absolute certainty and assurance of how genuine and real our relationship is.
So i'll just keep it to me, and adventually you'll see Im for real, for real.
I don't need to prove or convince you of my love for you, as eventually you will see how authentic and true it is.
Oh! my friends say im waisting my time on you
Acknowledging that my friends might not understand or support my feelings for you, but I choose to follow my heart anyway.
Tryin' to spurway with sceams, Wanna make ya less then ya seem
Reflecting on how some people may try to bring you down or diminish your worth, but I see you for who you truly are.
But im not that one, to listen to dumb chicks That wanna be, were im gonna be
Refusing to listen to negative or jealous people who don't understand the depth of my love for you, and staying true to my own feelings and desires.
Lay my self right next to you
Imagining the physical intimacy and closeness of being next to you, snuggled up together.
Fall asleep watching cartoons
Painting a picture of a cozy and playful night spent together, enjoying simple pleasures like watching cartoons.
And wake you up with something good
Hinting at the possibility of romance or something more intimate to wake you up with in the morning.
A 100% for real, Hotter then cable TV
Reiterating the intensity and passion of our love, likening it again to the excitement of watching TV.
[Baby I'm for real]
Expressing my love and devotion to you, letting you know that I am truly genuine and authentic in my feelings.
Contributed by Colin N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jada
on All I Want for Christmas Is You
waht yall say
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
una de las mejores canciones para la navidad.
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
iran amerikaya 2. vietnamdır kolay savaş yenilgisine uğramaz amerikanın işi zor
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
amerika ve iran savaşı 105 yılın en büyük savaşı olup amerikaya büyük darbe vurabilir
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
irana dünyada tüm ülkenin gücü yetmez amerikada dahil amerika bu savaşdan çekilmeli
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
ben dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı en seçkini en söz yetkini türk beyefendi amerika ve iran savaş durdurma arzıma uymamanız dünyaya saygısızlıkdır
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
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ben dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı amerika türkiyeye yaptırımını kaldırmanı arz ederim
on All I Want for Christmas Is You
benim arzıma uymamak dünyaya saygısızlıkdır. dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı en söz yetkini amerika türkiyeye olan yaptırımınızı kaldırınız arz ederim
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
ben dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı en seçkini en söz yetkini türk beyefendi. amerika türkiyeye olan yaptırımınızı kaldırmanızı arz ederim.
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
amerikalılılar ilimsiz insan düşmanlarıdır - dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı sözü