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)
Don't Forget Abous Us
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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No baby, no baby, no baby no
Don't baby, don't baby, don't let it go
My baby boy
Just let it die
With no goodbyes
Details don't matter
Tears in my eyes
You know sometimes
It'd be like that baby
Now every time I see you
I pretend I'm fine
When I wanna reach out to you
But I turn and I walk and I let it ride
Baby I must confess
We were bigger than anything
Remember us at our best
And don't forget about
Late nights, playin' in the dark
And wakin' up inside my arms
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
I can see it in your eyes
You still want it
So don't forget about us
I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
Oh they say
That you're in a new relationship
But we both know
Nothing comes close to
What we had, it perseveres
That we both can't forget it
How good we used to get it
There's only one me and you
And how we used to shine
No matter what you go through
We are one, that's a fact
That you can't deny
So baby we just can't let
The fire pass us by
Forever we'd both regret
So don't forget about
Late nights, playin' in the dark
And wakin' up inside my arms
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
I can see it in your eyes
You still want it
So don't forget about us
I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
And if she's got your head all messed up now
That's the trickery
She'll wanna have like you know how this lovin' used to be
I bet she can't do like me
She'll never be M-C
Baby don't you, don't you forget about us
Late nights, playin' in the dark
And wakin' up inside my arms
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
I can see it in your eyes
You still want it
So don't forget about us
I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
Late nights, playin' in the dark
And wakin' up inside my arms
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
I can see it in your eyes
You still want it
So don't forget about us
I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
Don't baby, don't baby, don't let it go
No baby, no baby, no baby no
Don't baby, don't baby, don't let it go
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
The lyrics to Mariah Carey's "Don't Forget About Us" is about reminiscing on a past relationship that was once strong and passionate, and trying to hold on to those memories. The song starts with the singer pleading with her former lover not to let their love fade away, as she still feels strongly about him and what they had. She remembers the late-night conversations and intimate moments they shared, and how he'll always be in her heart. Despite the fact that they've both moved on and paid a price for their past mistakes, the singer can't seem to let go of their love and hopes that her ex-lover feels the same.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the message that true love is forever and that they shouldn't forget about the good things they shared. The last verse seems like a warning to a new partner in her ex-lover's life. The singer is confident that no one can compare to what they had, and that their love was unique and special. She hopes that he'll remember their love and how good it felt, and that he won't let go of those memories.
Overall, "Don't Forget About Us" is a heartfelt and soulful song that speaks to the power of past love and the difficulty of letting those memories go.
Line by Line Meaning
(Don't forget about us) Don't baby, don't baby, don't let it go
Don't forget about our love, don't let it slip away
No baby, no baby, no baby no
I don't want to lose you, I still love you
My baby boy
You mean everything to me, my love
Just let it die
Don't even try to save our love
With no goodbyes
We don't need to say goodbye, our love has already ended
Details don't matter
It doesn't matter what caused our love to end, it's over now
We both paid the price
Both of us have suffered the consequences of our failed love
Tears in my eyes
I'm so sad about our love ending
You know sometimes
It happens, it's just the way it is
It'd be like that baby
Our love ended unexpectedly, but it's okay
Now every time I see you
Seeing you brings back memories of our love
I pretend I'm fine
I act like our love never happened
When I wanna reach out to you
Sometimes I still want to be with you
But I turn and I walk and I let it ride
But I choose to ignore my feelings and move on
Baby I must confess
I need to tell you something
We were bigger than anything
Our love was the most important thing in our lives
Remember us at our best
Remember how happy we were together
And don't forget about
Don't forget about our love
Late nights, playin' in the dark
Remember our intimate moments
And wakin' up inside my arms
Remember how you felt safe and loved with me
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
You'll always have a special place in my heart
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell that you still have feelings for me
You still want it
You still want to be with me
So don't forget about us
Don't forget about our love, it was real
I'm just speaking from experience
I know what it feels like to lose your first true love
Nothing can compare to your first true love
No other love can replace your first love
So I hope this will remind you
I hope this song brings back memories of our love
When it's for real, it's forever
True love never dies, it lasts forever
And if she's got your head all messed up now
If you're in a new relationship and confused about your feelings
That's the trickery
That's not real love, it's just a lie
She'll wanna have like you know how this lovin' used to be
She'll try to imitate our love, but it won't be the same
I bet she can't do like me
I know that she can't love you like I did
She'll never be M-C
She'll never be able to replace me
Don't baby, don't baby, don't let it go
Don't give up on our love, don't let it slip away
When it's for real, it's forever
True love lasts forever, don't forget about us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Cox, Jermaine Mauldin, Johnta Austin, Mariah Carey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lucianaliza
Don't forget about us
Don't, baby, don't, baby, don't let it go
No, baby, no, baby, no, baby, no (Don't forget about us)
Don't, baby, don't, baby, don't let it go
My baby boy (Y'all know what this is, haha)
Just let it die with no goodbyes
Details don't matter, we both paid the price
Tears in my eyes
You know sometimes it'd be like that, baby, yeah
Now every time I see you
I pretend I'm fine
When I wanna reach out to you
But I turn and I walk and I let it ride
Baby, I must confess
We were bigger than anything
Remember us at our best
And don't forget about
Late nights, playin' in the dark
And wakin' up inside my arms
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
I can see it in your eyes, you still want it
So don't forget about us
I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
Oh, they say that you're in a new relationship
But we both know, nothing comes close to
What we had, it perseveres
That we both can't forget it
How good we used to get it
There's only one me and you
And how we used to shine (We used to shine)
No matter what you go through
We are one, that's a fact
That you can't deny
So, baby, we just can't let
The fire pass us by
Forever we'd both regret
So don't forget about
Late nights, playin' in the dark
And wakin' up inside my arms
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
I can see it in your eyes, you still want it
So don't forget about us
I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
And if she's got your head all messed up now
That's the trickery
So why you act like you don't know how this lovin' used to be?
I bet she can't do like me, she'll never be MC
Baby, don't you, don't you forget about us
Late nights, playin' in the dark
And wakin' up inside my arms
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
I can see it in your eyes, you still want it
So don't forget about us
I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
Late nights, playin' in the dark
And wakin' up inside my arms
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
I can see it in your eyes, you still want it
So don't forget about us
I'm just speaking from experience
Nothing can compare to your first true love
So I hope this will remind you
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
Don't, baby, don't, baby, don't let it go
No, baby, no, baby, no, baby no (Don't forget about us)
Don't, baby, don't, baby, don't let it go
When it's for real, it's forever
So don't forget about us
@rommelbarrida6606
My ALL -TIME top 10 Mariah Carey songs
1. Breakdown [Butterfly]
2. Cruise Control [E=MC2]
3. Angels Cry [Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel]
4. Babydoll [Butterfly]
5. Always Be My Baby [Daydream]
6. Don't Forget About Us [Emancipation of Mimi]
7. The One , So So Def Remix [Charmbracelet]
8. We Belong Together [Emancipation of Mimi]
9. Love Takes Time [Mariah Carey]
10. The Roof [Buttefly]
@mckaylawarwick1459
Great list! I want to play!
1. Underneath the Stars (Daydream)
2. Breakdown (Butterfly)
3. The Roof (Butterfly)
4. Vanishing (Mariah Carey)
5. Anytime You Need A Friend (Music Box)
6. Can't Let Go (Emotions)
7. Shake It Off (Emancipation of Mimi)
8.Subtle Invitation (Charmbracelet)
9. Bliss (Rainbow)
10. Stay the Night (Emancipation of Mimi)
@JerloLosanes
Mine is almost similar to yours! :)
1. Loverboy (Glitter)
2. Breakdown (Butterfly)
3. Butterfly (Butterfly)
4. We Belong Together (Emancipation Of Mimi)
5. You Don't Know What To Do (Me. I Am Mariah)
6. Up Out My Face (Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel)
7. Fantasy (Daydream)
8. Always Be My Baby (Daydream)
9. Dreamlover (Musicbox)
10. Through The Rain (Charmbracelet)
@BIBLEDEFENDER144
WHO STILL LISTENING IN 2024
@daytongerona3208
Not you, 3 months ago was 2023
@Jo3_Black
I'm a fan for life , she's got her forever special place in my heart !
@codybennett8247
Me! ❤
@captain_malaysia6855
moi
@asiapo3020
you posted this in 2023 lol
@aliciastarsaturn2841
How she held that note!!! That mini rap… the whistle notes!!! Lord she shouldn’t be compared to no one else! She and Whitney was in a league of their own!
@AitsMe23
❤yesss.
@WLA-General
She took this beat from BONE THUGS N HARMONY… 1ST OF THA MONTH. She put her spin on it. Nobody really knows that.
@SierraGINSPIRE
🎯🎯🎯🎯