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)
Miss You Most
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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The room's all aglow
Outside, the December wind blows
Away in the distance
The carollers sing in the snow
Everybody's laughing
The world is celebrating
And everyone's so happy
Because I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Mmm
I gaze out the window
This cold winter's night
At all of the twinkling lights
Alone in the darkness
Remembering when you were mine, yeah
Everybody's smiling
The whole world is rejoicing
And everyone's embracing
Except for you and I
Baby, I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time, oh
In the springtime
Those memories start to fade
With the April rain
Through the summer days
'Til autumn's leaves are gone
I get by without you
'Til the snow begins to fall
And then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you, no, no, no, no
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time, ooh
The opening lines of Mariah Carey's "Miss You Most at Christmas Time" set a somber tone as she describes a warm and cozy room on a cold December night, full of light and laughter. Yet despite the joy of the season, Carey sings about feeling alone and sad because of the absence of a loved one. She reminisces about past experiences, staring out the window at the twinkling Christmas lights, remembering the times when she and her lover were together. Carey's delivery is powerful and heart-wrenching, conveying the deep emotions that come with missing someone special during the holiday season.
The song is an especially poignant reminder of the complex emotions that can come with the festive holiday period. While many people are surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones, there are those who may be experiencing sadness, grief or feelings of loneliness. It highlights that Christmas can be particularly difficult for those who are separated from loved ones be, it due to distance, break-up, or passing away. Carey's lyrics capture the experience of those who may feel left out of the festivities, reminding us how difficult it can be to muster enthusiasm for the season when feeling down.
Overall, Mariah Carey's "Miss You Most at Christmas Time" is a powerful reminder of the complicated feelings that can arise during the holiday season. The song's emotional intensity and relatability have helped make it a beloved holiday classic.
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Line by Line Meaning
The fire is burning
The warmth of the fire is filling the room with light and cheerfulness.
The room's all aglow
The light and warmth from the fire are making the whole room shine and look beautiful.
Outside, the December wind blows
The cold winter wind is blowing outside, making it feel colder and harsher than inside with the fire.
Away in the distance
Far away, somewhere in the distance, something beautiful is happening.
The carollers sing in the snow
A group of people are singing Christmas carols out in the snow, enjoying the festive spirit.
Everybody's laughing
People everywhere are happy, having fun, and enjoying the festivities of Christmas.
The world is celebrating
The whole world is alive with the joy and celebration of Christmas.
And everyone's so happy
People are filled with joy, happiness, and excitement for the season.
Except for me, tonight
Despite the joy and happiness all around, Mariah Carey is feeling sad tonight because she misses someone special.
Because I miss you
Mariah Carey is feeling sad and lonely because she is missing someone very important in her life.
Most at Christmas time
Christmas is the most painful time of the year for Mariah Carey because she misses this special person more than ever.
And I can't get you
She is unable to forget about this person and move on with her life without them.
Get you off my mind
Mariah Carey cannot stop thinking about this person and constantly wishes they were there with her.
Every other season comes along
Throughout the year, Mariah Carey is generally okay and manages to move on from the pain of missing this person.
And I'm all right
She is able to cope with the loneliness during the other seasons of the year.
But then I miss you
But when Christmas time comes around, Mariah Carey finds herself missing this person more than ever before.
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of the deep pain and longing Mariah Carey feels for this person.
Mmm
A melancholic expression to convey the sadness and depth of her emotions.
I gaze out the window
Mariah Carey is staring out the window, lost in thought, as she remembers the person she misses so much.
This cold winter's night
It is a dark, cold winter night, making her feel even more lonely and sad.
At all of the twinkling lights
She is looking at the beautiful Christmas lights, which only make her feel more nostalgic and sad.
Alone in the darkness
Mariah Carey is by herself, feeling lonely and isolated.
Remembering when you were mine, yeah
She is thinking back to the time when she was happy and in love with this special person, which only makes her feel sadder.
The whole world is rejoicing
Everyone else seems to be so happy and full of joy, except for Mariah Carey, making her feel even more isolated.
And everyone's embracing
People are hugging, smiling and enjoying the festive season, but Mariah Carey is alone.
Except for you and I
The person Mariah Carey misses is not there with her, making her feel even more alone and sad.
Baby, I miss you
Mariah Carey is missing this person so much that it hurts deeply, making her feel lonely and isolated.
In the springtime
As the months pass, Mariah Carey starts to forget about this person and begins to feel better.
Those memories start to fade
Her memories of this person begin to fade, and she starts to feel better slowly over time.
With the April rain
New beginnings and rainy weather help wash away the painful memories of Christmas time.
Through the summer days
During summer, life feels lighter and more carefree, further helping Mariah Carey move on from the pain she feels.
Til autumn's leaves are gone
As the autumn season comes and goes, Mariah Carey is adjusting and feels a bit better.
I get by without you
She is managing to live and carry on with her life without this person.
Til the snow begins to fall
When snowy winter days come around, Mariah Carey's sadness resurfaces, and she starts to miss this person again.
And then I miss you
The memories of Christmas time and this person come flooding back, making Mariah Carey feel lonely and isolated again.
No, no, no, no
A cry of pain and longing for this person who is no longer there with her during Christmas time.
Ooh
A sound of melancholy and sadness that accompanies her during the winter nights when she misses this person the most.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Mariah Carey
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@jjj7354
Oooooooh...
The fire is burning
The room's all aglow
Outside the December wind blows
Away in the distance
The carolers sing in the snow
Everybody's laughing
The world is celebrating
And everyone's so happy
Except for me tonight
Because I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
Ooh, oooh yeah
I gaze out the window
This cold winter's night
At all of the twinkling lights
Alone in the darkness
Remembering when you were mine, yeah
Everybody's smiling
The whole world is rejoicing
And everyone's embracing
Except for you and I
Baby, I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
(No, no, no no)
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
In the springtime
Those memories start to fade
With the April rain
Through the summer days
'Til autumn's leaves are gone
I get by without you
'Til the snow begins to fall
And then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
No, no, no, no
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
Ooooooh...
@CarlosEduardo-fe9bm
The fire is burning
The room's all aglow
Outside the December wind blows
Away in the distance
The carolers sing in the snow
Everybody's laughing
The world is celebrating
And everyone's so happy
Except for me tonight
Because I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
I gaze out the window
This cold winter's night
At all of the twinkling lights
Alone in the darkness
Remembering when you were mine
Everybody's smiling
The whole world is rejoicing
And everyone's embracing
Except for you and I
Baby I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
In the springtime
Those memories start to fade
With the April rain
Through the summer days
Till autumn's leaves are gone
I get by without you
Till the snow begins to fall
And then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
@lildon112
Nothing like this depressing ass song to remind you to treasure your loved ones while you still can
@ceecee8757
😂😢😭
@jasminefranc5889
Most underrated Mariah’s Christmas song
@thatgirlkells5505
Yep. So very beautiful!!!!!
@Luterario1993
One of my favourites from Merry Christmas.
@leannebennett3893
I love her most famous Xmas song but this is just on another level.
@huubb
her best
@Krissy317
My favorite
@mariahland
Fabruary 24th, 2023... My mom passed away, she was 59... This is gonna be my very first christmas without her... And this song makes me think of her, I miss my mom so much...
@sharoncarr9359
My own mum passed.away think.of her all.time.