It's lyrics were written by Carey, with music composed by Carey and Dave Hall, and was produced by Carey, Walter Afanasieff and Hall. The song incorporates a sample of the hook from "Blind Alley" by the Emotions—previously used in "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" (1988) by Big Daddy Kane—into its melody and instrumentation. "Dreamlover" marked a more pronounced attempt on Carey's part to incorporate hip hop into her music, as was seen in her decision to work with Hall, who had previously produced What's the 411? (1992) by Mary J Blige. This was partly in light of the mixed reception to her previous studio effort "Emotions" (1991), which featured gospel and 1960s soul influences.
Lyrically, the song pictures a protagonist calling for a perfect lover, her "dreamlover," to whisk her away into the night and not "disillusion" her like others in the past.
"Dreamlover" received positive reviews from contemporary music critics, many of whom praised the song's incorporated sample, as well as Carey's carefree vocal style. The song was the first of several of her lead singles that sampled older tunes as a musical bed, as seen in "Fantasy" (1995), "Honey" (1997), "Heartbreaker" (1999), and "Loverboy" (2001).
It was a global success, becoming Carey's seventh chart topper on the US Billboard Hot 100, remaining there for eight weeks. It peaked at number one in Canada and Panama, and became a top-ten hit in Australia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
In an interview with Fred Bronson, Mariah Carey described the recording process:
"I wanted to do something that had a happy feeling, something that was more open and released, and that’s really not Dave. It’s very anti what he’s about. So he said, ‘Oh, you want to do that happy stuff? All right, all right.’ He was not into doing it. Then we started listening to a lot of different and old loops and we used the ‘Blind Alley’ loop and I started singing the melody over it."
Dreamlover
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Ooh, baby
Oh yeah
I need a lover to give me
The kind of love that'll last always
I need somebody uplifting
To take me away, babe, oh yeah, yeah
I want a lover who knows me, yeah
Who understands how I feel inside (ooh, baby)
Someone to comfort and hold me
Through the long lonely nights
'Til the dawn
Why don't you take me away
Dream lover come rescue me
Take me up, take me down
Take me anywhere you want to, baby now
I need you so desperately
Won't you please come around
'Cause I wanna share forever with you, baby
(Ooh)
With you, baby
I don't want another pretender, no
To disillusion me one more time
Whispering words of forever
Playing with my mind, no no
No-no-no, no no, baby
I need someone to hold on to (ooh, baby)
The kind of love that won't fly away
I just want someone to belong to everyday of my life
Always
So come and take me away
Dream lover come rescue me (yeah)
Take me up, take me down (oh, baby)
Take me anywhere you want to, baby now
I need you so desperately (I need you so desperately)
Won't you please come around
'Cause I wanna share forever with you, baby (sugar)
(With you)
Oh yeah
Baby, come and take me away
Dream lover come rescue me (yeah)
Take me up, take me down
Take me anywhere you want to, baby now
I need you so desperately (I need you, baby)
Won't you please come around (won't you please?)
'Cause I wanna share forever with you, baby (please)
I need you so, I need you so (dream lover come rescue me)
(Take me up, take me down) take me up
(Take me anywhere you want to, baby now)
(I need you so desperately)
Come on, baby (won't you please come around)
('Cause I wanna share forever with you, baby)
"Dreamlover" is a song by Mariah Carey that talks about her desire for a long-lasting, meaningful relationship with someone who understands and accepts her for who she is. In the song, Carey sings that she needs a lover who can provide her with the type of love that lasts forever, someone who can make her feel uplifted and who can take her away from reality. She wants someone who truly knows her, who can comfort her during the long nights, and who she can share forever with.
Throughout "Dreamlover," Carey emphasizes the importance of finding a genuine connection. She doesn't want to be with someone who will pretend to love her, only to leave her feeling alone and disillusioned. She explains that she needs someone to hold on to, someone who won't fly away, and someone she can belong to every day of her life. To Carey, love should be more than just a fleeting feeling, and finding someone to share her life with is critical.
Overall, "Dreamlover" is a heartfelt plea for companionship and understanding. Carey’s powerful vocals and emotional delivery drive home the message that true love is hard to find, but even harder to let go of once you have found it.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a lover to give me
I am seeking a romantic partner who can provide me with emotional stability and a strong commitment to our relationship.
The kind of love that would last always
I am looking for a love that is enduring and that will remain strong through all of life's ups and downs.
I need somebody uplifting
I want someone in my life who will inspire me and lift my spirits when I am feeling down.
To take me away
I long to escape from the stresses of daily life and be taken to a place of happiness and tranquility.
I want a lover who knows me
I desire a partner who understands me on a deeply personal level, including my thoughts, feelings, and desires.
Who understands how I feel inside
I am looking for someone who can empathize with my emotions and help me navigate through difficult situations.
Someone to comfort and hold me
I am seeking a partner who can provide me with physical and emotional comfort, particularly during times of stress or sorrow.
Through the long lonely nights
I want someone who will be there for me during the darkest hours of the night, when I am feeling most vulnerable and alone.
Till the dawn
I hope to find a lover who will stay with me until the break of day, providing a sense of safety and security throughout the night.
Why don't you take me away
I am inviting my dream lover to sweep me off my feet and take me on a romantic adventure.
Dream lover come rescue me
I am hoping that my ideal romantic partner will come and rescue me from my current situation and bring me to a place of happiness.
Take me up take me down
I want to experience all the highs and lows that come with a deep, intense romantic relationship.
Take me anywhere you want to baby now
I am giving my lover permission to take me wherever they want, as long as we are together and happy.
I need you so desperately
I am expressing my intense longing for my dream lover and my desire to be with them at all times.
Won't you please come around
I am pleading with my dream lover to come to me and be with me, offering them my love and devotion.
'Cause I wanna share forever with you baby
I want to commit myself fully to my dream lover and spend the rest of my life with them, sharing all of life's joys and sorrows.
I don't want another pretender
I am tired of being deceived by people who are not sincere in their love for me and am seeking a genuine romantic partner.
To disillusion me one more time
I have been hurt in the past by people who pretended to love me, and I do not want to be disappointed again.
Whispering words of forever
I am wary of people who promise me eternal love but do not back up their words with genuine commitment and affection.
Playing with my mind
I have been hurt in the past by people who manipulated me emotionally and I do not want to fall into that trap again.
I need someone to hold on to
I want a romantic partner who will be steadfast and devoted, always standing by my side through all of life's challenges.
The kind of love that won't fly away
I desire a love that is strong and committed, one that will not disappear or fall apart when things get difficult.
I just want someone to belong to everyday of my life
I long for a romantic partner who will be with me on a daily basis, providing a sense of comfort, support, and companionship.
Always
I hope to find a lifelong partner who will be there for me always, providing unwavering love and support.
So come and take me away
I am inviting my dream lover to come and take me on a romantic journey, to a place of happiness and contentment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dave Hall, Mariah Carey
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@jackhammer518
The word "forever" holds s lot of power. But, in this case: it's the only word one can truly use to explain the wonder that is this woman.
Young and beautiful for all of time.
Her name is Mariah Carey.
And she is: "now, and forever."
Long shall this goddess of beauty,
Reign supreme. Her youth, her voice and her beauty shall last forever.
She is one of the greatest women to ever walk this Earth.
Now and forever....
The goddess of beauty herself...
Ladies and gentlemen...
Aphrodite IS Mariah Carey.
@heykayrenee_
The freaking quality?? Omg
@madtonesbr
All the 90s music videos kept on film are amazing to watch today. It’s unfortunately a lot of 2000s videos that were mastered on standard video only might be lost unless someone has film masters.
@Meriale46
There is no denying that Mariah has one of the greatest vocal ranges ,if not the best ,in the industry. Her voice is just beautiful and unique. It's not surprising that she still reigns supreme as one of the worlds greatest singers in history. In 100 years from now people will still be listening to her sing. Her voice transcends time and space.
@Clavijosofi
Oh yes, her voice is gold timeless.
@judaspm4542
@@Clavijosofibruh she has a bad vocal. Even Kanye west can sing better than mariah
@Shawntriesitall
Delusional is the solution ig
@sandrasillery4493
To date Mariah holds the record as songbird supreme in the guinness book of records. Anybody want to compare with that? 😂
@rain-wanders
@@judaspm4542 She has the largest vocal range out of any artist out there. You may not like her range, but she still has the largest and best range. She's seriously queen. It's funny that people can't recognize that because she got a bad name due to bad relationships, but she's always going to be queen.
@mallylive1433
Please take me back to this era 😩😫the 90’s was sooo LIT!!!!!
@shannonkuratli170
It really was.