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)
Just Be Good To Me
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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That I'm wasting time with you
You'll never be mine
But that's not the way I see it
'Cause I feel you're already mine
Whenever you're with me
People always talk about reputation
Just be good to me, ooh
Friends are always telling me you're a user
But I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me
And you may have many others
But I know when you're with me
You are all mine
Friends seem to always listen
To the bad things that you do
You never do them to me
People always talk about reputation
I don't care about the other girls
Just be good to me, ooh
Friends are always telling me you're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me, ooh
Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Wave your hands in the air
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me, ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me, ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me, ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me, ooh
Just be good to me in the morning
Just be good to me in the afternoon or evening
Ooh yeah, be good to me, ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me, ooh
Oh yeah, the jealous type
I won't tie you down in the evening
I'll be around
I'll be good to you
You'll be good to me
And we'll be together
Be together, ohh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Be nice to me (baby)
Be sweet to me
Just be good to me
The lyrics to Mariah Carey's song "Just Be Good To Me" capture the singer's perspective on a complicated relationship. The song begins with her friends doubting the potential of the relationship and criticizing her for investing her time in someone who will never truly be hers. However, Carey believes otherwise, as she feels a deep connection with this person whenever they are together.
The lyrics convey a sense of defiance towards societal judgments about reputation. While others may warn Carey about her partner's actions and label him a "user," she expresses that she does not care about how he treats other people as long as he treats her well. This suggests that she values their personal connection above everything else, highlighting her willingness to overlook his flaws in favor of their bond.
Carey acknowledges that her partner may be involved with other people, but she asserts that when they are together, he belongs to her. This implies a possessiveness and possessive desire for exclusivity in their relationship. She notices that her friends tend to listen more to the negative things said about her partner, but she assures herself that he has never treated her poorly like he allegedly has to others.
The chorus emphasizes Carey's request for her partner to simply be good to her. She does not need him to change his behavior or give up his other relationships; she just wants him to treat her with kindness and respect. The repetition of the phrase "just be good to me" reinforces her plea for him to prioritize their relationship.
The latter part of the song shifts to a more upbeat and carefree tone. The repetition of the la la la's in the background creates an infectious energy, expanding upon the idea of letting go and enjoying the moment. Carey sings about being good to each other at any time of the day, emphasizing her willingness to reciprocate the kindness and love she seeks. She expresses her understanding of her partner's freedom, highlighting that she won't be possessive or try to tie him down in the evenings.
In summary, "Just Be Good To Me" portrays a complex relationship where Mariah Carey is willing to overlook the opinions of others and focus on the deep connection she feels with her partner. She asks for nothing more than kindness and respect, believing that when they are together, they belong to each other. The song follows a theme of acceptance and being present in the moment, reflecting Carey's desire for a relationship where they can be good to one another without unnecessary restrictions.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends tell me I am crazy
People around me think I'm crazy
That I'm wasting time with you
That I'm spending my time on you in vain
You'll never be mine
They believe you won't ever belong to me
But that's not the way I see it
But I see it differently
'Cause I feel you're already mine
Because I feel like you're already mine
Whenever you're with me
Every time you're by my side
People always talk about reputation
Others always discuss your reputation
I don't care about the other girls
I don't care about the other girls in your life
Just be good to me, ooh
Just treat me well, ooh
Friends are always telling me you're a user
My friends always say you take advantage of others
But I don't care what you do to them
But I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me
Just treat me well
And you may have many others
And you may have many other partners
But I know when you're with me
But I know that when you're with me
You are all mine
You belong to me exclusively
Friends seem to always listen
My friends always seem to pay attention
To the bad things that you do
To the negative things you do
You never do them to me
You never do those things to me
Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Oh, expressing excitement and joy
Wave your hands in the air
Move your hands up in the air
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the 'la' sound
Just be good to me, ooh
Just treat me well, ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the 'la' sound
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the 'la' sound
Just be good to me, ooh
Just treat me well, ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the 'la' sound
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the 'la' sound
Just be good to me, ooh
Just treat me well, ooh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the 'la' sound
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating the 'la' sound
Just be good to me, ooh
Just treat me well, ooh
Just be good to me in the morning
Just treat me well in the morning
Just be good to me in the afternoon or evening
Just treat me well in the afternoon or evening
Ooh yeah, be good to me, ooh
Oh yeah, treat me well, ooh
Oh yeah, the jealous type
Oh yeah, I'm the type who gets jealous
I won't tie you down in the evening
I won't restrict you in the evenings
I'll be around
I'll be present
I'll be good to you
I'll treat you well
You'll be good to me
You'll treat me well
And we'll be together
And we'll be in a relationship
Be together, ohh
Stay together, ohh
Be nice to me (baby)
Treat me kindly (baby)
Be sweet to me
Treat me affectionately
Just be good to me
Just treat me well
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Samuel Iii Harris, Terry Lewis
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@littleexplosive2862
Friends tell me I am crazy
And I'm wasting time with you
You'll never be mine
It's not the way I see it
'Cause I feel you're already mine
Whenever you're with me (oh, oh, oh)
People always talkin' â??bout
Your reputation
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
Friends are always tellin' me
You're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
You may have many others
But I know when you're with me
You are all mine
Friends always seem to listen
To the bad things that you do
You never do them to me (oh, oh, oh)
People always talkin' â??bout
Your reputation
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me (Oh, oh, oh)
Friends are always tellin' me
You're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me
Life is a game of chances
So I'll take my chance with you
And you, I won't try to change
We talk about it and I
Never had a piece of you
And to have all of nothing (oh, oh, oh)
But just be good to me
In the mornin'
Just be good to me
In the afternoon or evenin', oh, yeah
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
I'll give you love, I will smother you
I'll give affection, I won't bother you
I'll be good to you, you'll be good to me, yeah, yeah
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
I'm like a cherry pie, I will tie you down
When you need me, I'll be around
I'll be good to you, you'll be good to me
And we'll always be together, be together, ha
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (oh)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (be nice to me, be sweet to me)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (we'll be good to each other)
(Oh, each and every day) just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (we will love each other, ooh, yes, we will)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
@joetran1069
Friends tell me I am crazy
And I'm wasting time with you
You'll never be mine
It's not the way I see it
'Cause I feel you're already mine
Whenever you're with me (oh, oh, oh)
People always talkin' about
Your reputation
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
Friends are always tellin' me
You're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
You may have many others
But I know when you're with me
You are all mine
Friends always seem to listen
To the bad things that you do
You never do them to me (oh, oh, oh)
People always talkin' about
Your reputation
I don't care about your other girls
Just be good to me (Oh, oh, oh)
Friends are always tellin' me
You're a user
I don't care what you do to them
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me
Life is a game of chances
So I'll take my chance with you
And you, I won't try to change
We talk about it and I
Never had a piece of you
And to have all of nothing (oh, oh, oh)
But just be good to me
In the mornin'
Just be good to me
In the afternoon or evenin', oh, yeah
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
I'll give you love, I will smother you
I'll give affection, I won't bother you
I'll be good to you, you'll be good to me, yeah, yeah
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
I'm not the jealous type, I won't tie you down
When you need me, I'll be around
I'll be good to you, you'll be good to me
And we'll be together, be together
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (oh)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (be nice to me, be sweet to me)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (we'll be good to each other)
(Oh, each and every day) just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la (we will love each other, ooh, yes, we will)
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Just be good to me (oh, oh, oh)
@Eddy6159
Any cover Mariah does is automatically legendary. She knows how to tap into the essence of the original recording while bringing her own magic.
@brylboy22
Yes!! 💯
@mohammedmohsin2128
Except that annoying Christmas song
@iversonlopez8538
@@mohammedmohsin2128 what lmaoo
@iversonlopez8538
@@mohammedmohsin2128 all I want for christmas is you ain't a cover lmaoo, she wrote that song lol
@kristinazubic9669
I think it’s because she only covers songs she absolutely loves, and so she GETS them.
@TheUndergroundCrooner
That guitar intro somehow sounds different when you know that she was producing that underground rock album with her friend during the Daydream era... Such a versatile artist !
@TheeeDanielR
Exactly lol
@TheeeDanielR
And writing too and singing!! She says she has her own lead vocals to all those songs!
@_vilvilvil
yeah she def must release that album anytime soon! can't wait!