In a Twitter Q&A in May 2014, Carey stated: “‘Make It Look Good’ was actually the first and last [song I recorded for Me. I Am Mariah]. Wrote it when we started the process… and later on, we were blessed with a harmonica solo by my musical hero, the incomparable Stevie Wonder.”
Make It Look Good
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Ooh, boy you make me say
Something about you makes every girl hot
Suffering without you
I just want a taste of what you got
But my mama always told me not to
Play with those players
Who play you 'til there's no more
Game left to be played
Look at what you got me going through
Can't help myself because (baby, baby, baby 'cause)
You make it look good (make it look good)
Say you make it look good (yeah, yeah)
(Make it look gooder than them other fools)
Around you I know I ain't supposed to be
Acting like I know you notice me
Fantasize 'bout the way you lick your lips
Fingertips on my hips as we dip
Oh, boy you make it look good
(Make it look gooder than them other fools)
Baby, baby sometimes I need you
But I feel so shy
Simply can't leave you
'Cause them other girls are gonna try
Guess their mama never told them not to
Play with those players
Who play you 'til there's no more
Game left to be played
Look at what you got me going through
Can't help myself because
You make it look good (make it look good)
Say you make it look good
(Make it look gooder than them other fools) Ayy, yeah
Around you I know I ain't supposed to be
Acting like I know you notice me
Fantasize 'bout the way you lick your lips
Fingertips on my hips as we dip
Oh, boy you make it look good
(Make it look gooder than them other fools)
Whoa, woo
And it makes every girl high, yeah (make it, make, make it, make it, make it ooh, ooh)
High (ooh, make it, make, make it, make it, make it)
Oh boy you make me say
(Ooh, ooh, ooh) Oh, ohh you
(Make it, make, make it, make it, make it ooh, ooh)
Yeah, my mama said don't play with them players 9ooh, ooh)
No, no (make it, make, make it, make it, make it ooh, ooh)
Look at what you got me going through
(Ooh, ooh, ooh) Ahh
(Make it, make, make it, make it, make it) Fantasizing 'bout the way
You lick your lips (ooh, ooh, ooh) (baby, baby, baby)
Oh, it's gooder than them other boys (make it, make, make it, make it, make it ooh, ooh)
Yes, it is (ooh, ooh, ooh) (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah)
The song "Make It Look Good" by Mariah Carey depicts a woman's desire for a man who catches her attention. The lyrics describe the addictive nature of his charm and an irresistible pull towards him that she cannot deny. She confesses that she knows she should not be behaving the way she is around him but cannot help it. Her past experiences have taught her not to play with players who lead you on without any intention of staying long-term. However, she finds herself caught up in the game because he makes it look so good.
The chorus, "You make it look good," is repeated throughout the song, indicating the hold he has over her that is too strong to resist. The woman has a palpable attraction towards the man, which makes her feel shy and nervous to approach him. Still, she cannot take her eyes off him and fantasizes about the way he licks his lips and touches her hips when they dance. The song ends with Mariah Carey admitting that the man is indeed different from the other guys and has a charm that is too good to ignore.
Overall, "Make It Look Good" speaks to the universal experience of being drawn to someone who has a magnetic presence that is hard to resist. Despite the risks, the lure of being with someone who makes it look good can be too potent to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you make me wanna say
Yeah, yeah
Ooh, boy you make me say
You have a quality that makes me excited and want to show it in many ways.
Something about you makes every girl hot
Suffering without you
I just want a taste of what you got
But my mama always told me not to
There is something about you that drives every girl crazy. I am desperate to experience it, but I have been warned against being involved with guys like you.
Play with those players
Who play you 'til there's no more
Game left to be played
Look at what you got me going through
Can't help myself because (baby, baby, baby 'cause)
My mother warned me about getting involved with guys who only use girls for their pleasure. But, I can't help it around you, regardless of the hurt that comes with it.
You make it look good (make it look good)
Say you make it look good (yeah, yeah)
(Make it look gooder than them other fools)
You make everything about you appealing and attractive. There is something in you that sets you apart from other guys.
Around you I know I ain't supposed to be
Acting like I know you notice me
Fantasize 'bout the way you lick your lips
Fingertips on my hips as we dip
Oh, boy you make it look good
(Make it look gooder than them other fools)
I know that I shouldn't have any hopes when it comes to you, but I cannot stop acting like I want you to notice me. I daydream about the way you touch me even though I know it's not worth it.
Baby, baby sometimes I need you
But I feel so shy
Simply can't leave you
'Cause them other girls are gonna try
Guess their mama never told them not to
Sometimes I need you, but I am too shy to say it. However, I feel like I can't leave you because I know other girls will try to take my place.
Whoa, woo
And it makes every girl high, yeah (make it, make, make it, make it, make it ooh, ooh)
High (ooh, make it, make, make it, make it, make it)
Oh boy you make me say
(Ooh, ooh, ooh) Oh, ohh you
(Make it, make, make it, make it, make it ooh, ooh)
Yeah, my mama said don't play with them players 9ooh, ooh)
No, no (make it, make, make it, make it, make it ooh, ooh)
Look at what you got me going through
(Ooh, ooh, ooh) Ahh
(Make it, make, make it, make it, make it) Fantasizing 'bout the way
You lick your lips (ooh, ooh, ooh) (baby, baby, baby)
Oh, it's gooder than them other boys (make it, make, make it, make it, make it ooh, ooh)
Yes, it is (ooh, ooh, ooh) (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah)
Your effect on every girl makes them all lose themselves with excitement. Even though I know better, I cannot stop fantasizing about you because you're more enticing than everyone else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allan Felder, Bunny Sigler, Bryan Michael Cox, Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Johnta Austin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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