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=MCยฒ (2008)
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009)
Merry Christmas II You (2010)
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse (2014)
Caution (2018)
Always Be My Baby
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Hey, shoo, do, do, do, do, do
Yeah
Do, do, do, oh
Do, do, do, do, do, do, da (babe)
Do, do, do, da (hey, yeah, yeah)
Do, do, do, do, do, do, da
Do, do, do, do, do, do, da
Do, do, do, da (baby, baby, baby, baby, baby)
Do, do, do, do, do, do, da
We were as one, babe
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine
Now you wanna be free
So I'm letting you fly
'Cause I know in my heart, babe
Our love will never die, no
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me?
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong (no, no, no, no)
No way, you're never gonna shake me
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby
Do, do, do (yeah)
Do, do, do, do, do, do, da
Do, do, do, da (do, do, do, do, do, do)
Do, do, do, do, do, do, da (yes, you will)
I ain't gonna cry, no
And I won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave, boy
I will not stand in your way
But inevitably
You'll be back again
'Cause you know in your heart, babe
Our love will never end, no, no
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me (no)
Ooh, darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong (yeah, no)
No way, you're never gonna shake me
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby
I know that you'll be back, boy
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder, oh
I know that you'll be right back, baby
Oh, baby, believe me it's only a matter of time, time
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me (yeah)
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on (and we will linger on and on)
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way, you're never gonna shake me
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh, darling 'cause you'll always be my baby (never, no, no)
And we'll linger on (you and I will always be)
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way, you're never gonna shake me (you and I)
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby (you and I)
You and I will always be (do, do, ah)
(Do, do, do, do, do, do, da)
No way, you're never gonna shake me (do, do, da)
No way, you're never gonna shake me (do, do, do, do, do, do, da)
You and I will always be (do, do, da)
(Do, do, do, do, do, do, da)
(Do, do, do, da) no matter what you do
The song Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey is a classic pop/R&B song, released in 1996. The song is about a past relationship that ended, and the singer is reflecting on the love that they shared. The opening lines show that the singer is in a reflective mood, with the repetition of "do, do, do" and "hey, shoo" adding to the dreamy and nostalgic mood of the song. The singer then reminisces about the past relationship, describing how they were once united, and their love seemed everlasting. However, things have changed, and the other person now wants to be free. Despite this, the singer remains optimistic about the future, believing that their love will never die.
The chorus emphasizes how the singer still feels connected to the person and that they will always be a part of each other, using the lyrics "you'll always be a part of me, I'm part of you indefinitely." The repetition of this line strengthens the theme of eternal love. The singer knows that their love was strong and time can't erase it, as shown by the lyrics, "Time can't erase a feeling this strong." The singer is confident that the other person will return to them eventually, as their love is too powerful to ignore. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, signifying that the love between the couple will never end.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, yeah, yeah
Expresses excitement and sets the tone for the song.
Hey, shoo, do, do, do, do, do
Uses playful syllables to emphasize the song's catchy melody.
Do, do, do, oh
Repeats the melody and sets the pace for the beginning of the song.
Do, do, do, do, do, do, da (babe)
Repeats the melody and introduces the endearing nickname 'babe' for her lover.
Do, do, do, da (hey, yeah, yeah)
Hooks the listener with the memorable melody and encourages them to sing along with 'hey, yeah, yeah.'
Do, do, do, do, do, do, da
Continues the repetition of the melody and the use of an endearing nickname.
Do, do, do (shoo, do, do, do, do, do, do)
Uses playful syllables to add emphasis to the melody and create an earworm that sticks in the listener's head.
We were as one, babe
Describes the deep connection they once shared as a couple.
For a moment in time
Highlights that even though their time together was brief, it was significant.
And it seemed everlasting
Recalls the strong feeling of forever that they experienced at the beginning of their relationship.
That you would always be mine
Affirms her deep desire to keep him forever.
Now you wanna be free
Acknowledges his desire for freedom and space in the relationship.
So I'm letting you fly
Accepts his wishes and allows him to leave without resistance.
'Cause I know in my heart, babe
Confesses that she still believes in their love despite their separation.
Our love will never die, no
Asserts that their love is timeless and will never truly end.
You'll always be a part of me
Explicitly states that he will always hold a special place in her heart.
I'm part of you indefinitely
Emphasizes that no matter where life takes them, they will always be connected.
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me?
Playsfully reminds him that he will never truly be free of her love.
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby
Affirms that she sees him as her true love and always will, even if they part ways.
And we'll linger on
Foretells that their love will endure regardless of the outcome of their separation.
Time can't erase a feeling this strong (no, no, no, no)
Asserts that their love is so powerful that it cannot be erased by the passage of time.
No way, you're never gonna shake me
Confidently conveys her refusal to let go of her love for him.
I know that you'll be back, boy
Foresees that he will eventually return to her and their love will be rekindled.
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder, oh
Suggests that he will miss her when he is feeling down or lonely.
I know that you'll be right back, baby
Confidently states that he will choose to be with her again, just as he did before.
Oh, baby, believe me it's only a matter of time, time
Reassures him that their reunion is inevitable, and he simply needs time.
You and I will always be
Affirms that their love is indestructible and powerful enough to overcome any adversity.
No matter what you do
Asserts that nothing he does or says can change the strength of their bond.
No way, you're never gonna shake me
Repeats her confident refusal to let go of their love.
You and I will always be (do, do, ah)
Affirms again their unbreakable bond and the lifelong connection they share.
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
Repeats that their love will stand the test of time.
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby
Affirms that she sees him as her true love and always will, even if they part ways.
(never, no, no)
Repeats her refusal to let go of her love for him.
(you and I will always be)
Affirms once again that they will always share a deep connection that nothing can break.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Lonnie Jr. Seal
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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