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)
Get Your Number (Soco & D-Bros
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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The club 'bout to close in a minute
Can I get your number baby
So you and I can go get in it
Let me come and pick you up oh
And go take you out oh
Can I get your number baby
So I can show you what I'm all about
Damn
I've been checkin' you out
And I noticed that you ain't just one of the crowd
So tell me won't you
Come on and see about me baby
I've got the Crys on ice and I'm 'bout to get nice
Up in VIP with all my ladies
Tell me how many times in your life
Will you get an opportunity like this tonight
Tell me a little somethin' about you
Here's a little somethin' about me
I got a house in Capri and my own G4
And that Benz with the doors that lift up from the floor
Oh damn
The club 'bout to close in a minute
Can I get your number baby
So you and I can go get in it
Let me come and pick you up oh
And go take you out oh
Can I get your number baby
So I can show you what I'm all about
What I'm all about
Damn
Now that you're sitting next to me
I bet you're wondering
What my intentions are for you
And I to get into
Baby I just wanna
Hug and kiss and love ya
Look into my eyes baby don't be shy
Is it yes or no
We ain't got all night
Tell me how many times in your life
Will you get an opportunity like this tonight
Tell me a little somethin' about you
Here's a little somethin' about me
I gotta Pip, Penthouse with a sick hot tub
We can watch the flat screen
While the bubbles fillin'up
Oh damn
The club 'bout to close in a minute
Can I get your number baby
So you and I can go get in it
Let me come and pick you up oh
And go take you out oh
Can I get your number baby
So I can show you what I'm all about
What I'm all about
Damn
La, la, la, la, la, la...
Oh damn
The club 'bout to close in a minute
can I get your number baby
So you and I can go get in it
Let me get come and pick you up oh
And go take you out Oh
Can I get your number baby
So I can show you what I'm all about
What I'm all about
Damn
"Get Your Number" is a song about an encounter in a club. Mariah Carey is trying to get the attention of a man whom she's noticed is unique and stands out in the crowd. She asks for his number so that they can spend time together, and she can show him what she's all about. She is confident in herself and her abilities to show this man a great time. She mentions her luxurious possessions such as a house in Capri, her own G4, and a Benz with doors that lift up from the floor. Mariah Carey is attempting to make herself sound impressive, entertaining, and worth the man's time.
The song starts with Mariah mentioning in a shocked tone that the club is about to close. She asks for the man's number so they can make the most of the short time left. She mentions that she wants to pick him up and take him out, and then asks for his number again. Carey is attempting to take charge of the situation and appear in control. She repeatedly mentions that she wants to show the man what she's all about, emphasizing her desire to impress and entertain him.
The chorus is an upbeat, repeating tune that emphasizes the urgency of the situation. Mariah's pitch is sassy, and her tone is confident. Carey's song is an attempt to assert herself and take control of the dating game. She is portraying herself as a woman who is not afraid to take risks, and that any man would be lucky to spend time with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh damn
Expressing surprise, usually in a positive sense
The club 'bout to close in a minute
The night is coming to an end and time is running out
Can I get your number baby
Requesting the individual's contact information
So you and I can go get in it
So that they can spend more time together in a private setting
Let me come and pick you up oh
Offering to drive and pick up the individual
And go take you out oh
Suggesting going out together
Can I show you what I'm all about
Asking for an opportunity to show who they truly are
What I'm all about
Defining who they are and what they have to offer
I've been checkin' you out
Observing the individual for some time now
And I noticed that you ain't just one of the crowd
Recognizing that the individual stands out and is unique
So tell me won't you
Asking the individual to respond
Come on and see about me baby
Encouraging the individual to get to know them better
I've got the Crys on ice and I'm 'bout to get nice
Referring to champagne on ice and wanting to have a good time
Up in VIP with all my ladies
Being in a VIP section with friends
Tell me how many times in your life
Emphasizing the rarity of the opportunity
Will you get an opportunity like this tonight
Asking the individual to seize the present opportunity
Tell me a little somethin' about you
Requesting the individual to share a bit about themselves
Here's a little somethin' about me
Sharing some personal information about oneself
I got a house in Capri and my own G4
Boasting about their wealth and possessions
And that Benz with the doors that lift up from the floor
Further boasting about their luxurious car
Now that you're sitting next to me
Noting the proximity and the fact that they are now talking
I bet you're wondering
Speculating that the individual may be curious
What my intentions are for you
Clarifying that they want more than just casual conversation
And I to get into
Adding to the previous line, that they want to develop a romantic relationship
Baby I just wanna
Providing a straightforward statement about their wants and intentions
Hug and kiss and love ya
Explaining their desire to physically express affection
Look into my eyes baby don't be shy
Wanting the individual to feel comfortable connecting with them
Is it yes or no
Asking the individual for their response
We ain't got all night
Reminding the individual of time constraints
I gotta Pip, Penthouse with a sick hot tub
Sharing another asset that they possess
We can watch the flat screen
Proposing a relaxing activity that they can enjoy together
While the bubbles fillin'up
Adding a playful detail about the hot tub
La, la, la, la, la, la...
Vocalizing and adding to the musicality of the song
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