Lyrically, the song deals with the emotions that are sometimes felt after the loss of their relationship.
“Don’t Forget About Us” topped the Billboard Hot 100, R&B and dance charts. This marked Carey’s 17th number one single to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Don't Forget About 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
In Mariah Carey's song Don't Forget About Us, the singer is pleading for her former partner not to let go of their love and to remember the good times they shared. She uses powerful lyrics to express her emotions and urges him not to forget the love they had shared in the past. The song starts with a repetitive plea for him not to let go, and the chorus repeats the message that their love was real and unforgettable. The lyrics speak of the pain of separation and the hope of rekindling their relationship.
The song speaks of the deep bond that two people can have when they are truly in love. It emphasizes that even though they may have moved on with their lives, they should not forget each other and the memories they made together. The song is full of passion and emotion, with lyrics that capture the feeling of heartbreak, vulnerability, and desire to be loved.
The song became an instant hit when it was released in 2005, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The song's popularity was boosted by the music video, which featured Mariah Carey in a stunning performance with dancers, lights, and smoke effects.
Line by Line Meaning
(Don't forget about us) Don't baby, don't baby, don't let it go
Don't give up on us, my love. Don't let our relationship slip away.
No baby, no baby, no baby no
Don't let go of our love, my sweet.
My baby boy
My beloved partner.
Just let it die
Our love has come to an end, without any formal goodbyes.
With no goodbyes
We ended things without a proper farewell.
Details don't matter
The specifics of what went wrong aren't important now.
We both paid the price
Both of us have suffered for the end of our relationship.
Tears in my eyes
I am sad and grieving for the end of our love.
You know sometimes
Sometimes, love just doesn't work out.
It'd be like that baby
That's just the way love goes, my dear.
Now every time I see you
Whenever I come across you now.
I pretend I'm fine
I act as if everything is okay.
When I wanna reach out to you
Although I want to reconnect with you.
But I turn and I walk and I let it ride
I refrain from doing so, and instead move on without closure.
Baby I must confess
My love, I have to admit.
We were bigger than anything
Our love was more significant than anything else in our lives.
Remember us at our best
Recall the moments when we were happiest and most in love.
And don't forget about
And never forget our love.
Late nights, playin' in the dark
The nights spent together, playing and enjoying each other's company.
And wakin' up inside my arms
Moments waking up wrapped up in each other's embrace.
Boy, you'll always be in my heart and
My love for you will always remain.
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell that you still have feelings for me.
You still want it
You still desire our love.
So don't forget about us
So hold on to our love and never forget it.
I'm just speaking from experience
I'm sharing my own past experiences.
Nothing can compare to your first true love
No love can surpass your first true love.
So I hope this will remind you
I hope these words will jog your memory.
When it's for real, it's forever
True love lasts forever.
And if she's got your head all messed up now
If another woman is confusing you now.
That's the trickery
It's deception and lies.
She'll wanna have like you know how this lovin' used to be
She'll try to imitate what we had together.
I bet she can't do like me
I doubt she can love you like I did.
She'll never be M-C
She can never replace me.
Don't baby, don't baby, don't let it go
Remain committed to our love, don't give up.
When it's for real, it's forever
True love endures, so don't let go of our love.
So don't forget about us
Hold on to our love and never forget it.
Late nights, playin' in the dark
The nights spent together, playing and enjoying each other's company.
And wakin' up inside my arms
Moments waking up wrapped up in each other's embrace.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Cox, Jermaine Mauldin, Johnta Austin, Mariah Carey
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@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
🎯🎯🎯🎯