She said on Twitter: "The title reflects on the melancholic feeling I used to have as a kid".
8th Grade
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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No, I'm not you life
Tell me what that means to you
If it was me that was by your side
Limitless without no rules
Nothing to lose
Never no pressure
Just put yourself in my shoes
No, I'm not you life
That cigarette, put it out, put it out
Keep looking my way, turn around, turn around
This is a moment you can't buy
I see the longing in your eyes
Something is telling me you're ready, am I wrong?
Maybe the lyrics are too heavy in my song
How would you feel if you had me then I was gone?
Better not be leading me on
I'm not you world
No, I'm not you life
Tell me what that means to you
If it was me that was by your side
Limitless without no rules
Nothing to lose
Never no pressure
Just put yourself in my shoes
I'm not you world
No, I'm not you life
I'm a confirmation should you feel unsure
I'm that security when you're insecure
I'll be that baby girl when you're immature
Don't be ambivalent towards me
Something is telling me you're ready, am I wrong?
Maybe the lyrics are too heavy in my song
How would you feel if you had me then I was gone?
Better not be leading me on
I'm not you world
I'm not you life
Tell me what that means to you
If it was me that was by your side
Limitless without no rules
Nothing to lose
Never no pressure
Just put yourself in my shoes
I'm not you world
No, I'm not you life
I'm not your life, oh babe cry
I'm not you world
No, I'm not you life (baby I would be your life)
Tell me what that means to you
If it was me that was by your side
Limitless without no rules (limitless)
Nothing to lose
Never no pressure (no pressure)
Just put yourself in my shoes
I'm not you world
No, I'm not you life
(Attention, break it down)
I'm not you world
No, I'm not you life
Tell me what that means to you
See I'm not your world
(Me that was by your side
Limitless without no rules)
Nothing to lose
No pressure
(Limitless without no rules)
Nothing
(Limitless without no rules)
(C'mon)
Nothing to lose
No pressure
No pressure
Oh oh
I'm not your life (what you say girl?)
Limitless without no rules
C'mon, what you say girl, what you say girl, what you say girl? C'mon!
The lyrics of Mariah Carey's song "8th Grade" explore the concept of individuality and independence within a romantic relationship. The singer declares her own identity and asserts that she is not the center of her partner's world or the entirety of their life. She questions the significance of this realization to her partner, emphasizing that if she were the one standing by their side, their experiences would be without boundaries or restrictions. The singer highlights the absence of pressure in their dynamic and encourages her partner to understand her perspective by putting themselves in her shoes.
The lyrics also touch upon the moments of longing between the singer and their partner. The singer asks their partner to extinguish distractions (symbolized by a cigarette) and pay attention to the emotion between them. They consider the readiness of their partner for a deeper connection, wondering if the lyrics of the song may be too heavy for them. The singer also expresses concern about the possibility of being led on, suggesting a desire for honesty and sincerity in the relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of "8th Grade" convey the singer's desire for individuality and understanding within a romantic relationship. They seek authenticity, security, and reciprocity from their partner, urging them to recognize the importance of their own identity and experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not you world
I am not the entirety of your existence
No, I'm not you life
No, I am not the essence of your being
Tell me what that means to you
Describe the significance of this realization to you
If it was me that was by your side
If I were the one supporting you
Limitless without no rules
Unbounded, without any restrictions
Nothing to lose
No risks or consequences
Never no pressure
Never feeling burdened or coerced
Just put yourself in my shoes
Simply try to imagine being in my position
That cigarette, put it out, put it out
Extinguish that cigarette, discard it completely
Keep looking my way, turn around, turn around
Maintain your gaze towards me, but change your direction
This is a moment you can't buy
This is a priceless and irreplaceable moment
I see the longing in your eyes
I perceive the desire and yearning in your gaze
Something is telling me you're ready, am I wrong?
An intuition is suggesting that you are prepared, am I mistaken?
Maybe the lyrics are too heavy in my song
Perhaps the lyrics of my song carry a profound weight
How would you feel if you had me then I was gone?
How would you react if you possessed me and then I vanished?
Better not be leading me on
You should not be deceiving or manipulating me
I'm a confirmation should you feel unsure
I am affirmation for you in times of doubt
I'm that security when you're insecure
I provide reassurance when you lack confidence
I'll be that baby girl when you're immature
I will play the role of a nurturing figure when you exhibit immaturity
Don't be ambivalent towards me
Do not be uncertain or indecisive in your feelings towards me
I'm not your life, oh babe cry
I do not define your existence; oh, darling, shed tears
I'm not your world
I am not the entirety of your existence
Tell me what that means to you
Describe the significance of this realization to you
I'm not your life
I do not define your existence
I'm not you world
I am not the entirety of your existence
I'm not you life (baby I would be your life)
I do not act as the essence of your being (baby, I could fulfill that role)
I'm a confirmation should you feel unsure
I am affirmation for you in times of doubt
I'm that security when you're insecure
I provide reassurance when you lack confidence
I'll be that baby girl when you're immature
I will play the role of a nurturing figure when you exhibit immaturity
Don't be ambivalent towards me
Do not be uncertain or indecisive in your feelings towards me
See I'm not your world
Understand that I am not the entirety of your existence
Nothing to lose
No risks or consequences
No pressure
No stress or burden
C'mon, what you say girl, what you say girl, what you say girl? C'mon!
Come on, express your thoughts and opinions, what do you say, girl? Come on!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANGEL LOPEZ, JASON P D BOYD, LARRANCE LEVAR DOPSON, LUIS FEDERICO VINDVER AROSA, MARIAH CAREY, TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY
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@pryncecharming2133
The whole "caution" album is so overlooked! The whole composition is brilliant. This is my favorite track.
@carseylesedio
This is my favorite song from Caution as well. Never get sick of it.
@jakobmillermrblue2tarot923
Mine too!!! Love it!
@krisiskiss
Mariah chose QUALITY over QUANTITY. No wasted songs
@mmdmmj1
Exacxtly
@creamfilled08
That's why she's Queen daaahling yaasss!!!
@chocolatekissed6751
Always her music makes perfect sense
@aaliyahfoster2705
And 8th Grade is Track 8 on Caution - her mind!
@syauqifarhan9326
and TALENTED
@QuinnsIdeas
"Something is telling you're ready, am I wrong? Maybe the lyrics are too heavy, in my song." is my favorite part!