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)
Money
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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M-C
F-A-B (nice)
H-B, money, this, that, the other
Don't mean nothing other than
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money, this, that, the other
Don't mean nothing other than
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie
'Cause I come home to you
Come on Mariah and let's get higher (ooh, ooh)
Come on Mariah and let's get higher (ooh, ooh)
Hit-Boy on the beat, oh yeah, that's timeless (ooh, ooh)
Oh, you know that's timeless ('cause I come home to you)
Baby, 'cause your love is good
That's why I be on it
Zoning, calling, phoning for you, babe
And I dream
The impossible dream
When you and I are alone, ooh
Money, this, that, the other
Don't mean nothing other than (baby, I)
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money, this, that, the other (oh, oh)
Don't mean nothing other than (ooh)
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Shorty like to vacay, do it with the hood here
Shorty like a bad boy, ask 'em what's good with her
Shorty like a good shoe, shorty like a nice bag
Shorty be expensive, it shows like a price tag
Shorty swole back there, I'ma need to ice that
Shorty got the cake though, you niggas never slice that
Shorty like them Rollies, shorty know what time it is
Met a few 'gazis, I showed her what a diamond is
Money, this, that, the other
Don't mean nothing other than
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money, this, that, the other
Don't mean nothing other than
Jets on holidays and (hey)
Chefs with hollandaise (oh, oh)
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Baby, 'cause your love is good (ooh)
That's why I be on it
Zoning, calling, phoning for you, baby
And I dream
The impossible dream
When you and I are alone, oh
Money, this, that, the other (that, the other)
Don't mean nothing other than (nothing)
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you (ooh)
Money, this, that, the other
Don't mean nothing other than
Jets on holidays and (hey)
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money over here, we ain't even gotta say it
Just know I'm getting money every time they play it
I ain't got no beef but when I do I'm gon' filet it
And it costs to be the boss so I go ahead and pay it
'Cause that's just who I am
Eating like it's thanksgiving, that's just for the fam
Picture me rolling, 2Pac, and for the gram
With my Rollie in the sky, do it big, baby, baby
Money, this, that, the other
Don't mean nothing other than
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money, this, that, the other (hey, hey, I like that)
Don't mean nothing other than (oh,, I like that)
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
They don't mean nothing (money, this, that, the other)
They don't mean nothing (don't mean nothing other than)
They don't mean nothing (jets on holidays and chefs with hollandaise)
Oh (Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you)
They don't mean nothing (come on, Mariah and let's get higher)
They don't mean nothing (come on, Mariah and let's get higher)
They don't mean nothing (Hit-Boy on the beat, oh yeah that's timeless)
Baby, I (oh, you know that's fire)
Money, this, that, the other
Don't mean nothing other than (money over here and we don't even gotta say it)
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money, this, that, the other (money over here, we don't even gotta say it)
Don't mean nothing other than (at the end of the day)
Jets on holidays and
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money, this, that, the other (ooh, ooh) (la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da)
Don't mean nothing other than (ooh, ooh) (la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da)
Jets on holidays and (la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da)
Chefs with hollandaise (ooh, ooh)
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money, this, that, the other (la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da)
Don't mean nothing other than (la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da)
Jets on holidays and (la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da)
Chefs with hollandaise
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Money, M-C (la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da) (to you)
Money, F-A-B (la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da) (to you
Money
The lyrics of Mariah Carey's song "Money" seem to revolve around the idea that the various luxuries and material possessions that come with having money don't really mean much compared to the love and connection you have with someone. The chorus repeats the lines "Money, this, that, the other // Don’t mean nothing other than // Jets on holidays and // Chefs with hollandaise // Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you," suggesting that these things can be nice to have, but ultimately they pale in comparison to the relationship the singer has with her significant other. The verses also touch on some of the more specific items that are associated with wealth, such as Roleys, expensive shoes and bags, and diamond jewelry.
The repeated chorus in the song also includes the lines "Come on Mariah and let’s get higher // Hit Boy on the beat, oh yeah that’s timeless," which seems to be a nod to the producer of the song, Hit Boy. The producer has called "Money" one of his favorite tracks that he's worked on. The reference to getting "higher" could also be interpreted as referring to the singer's desire to elevate herself both musically and personally.
Overall, the lyrics of "Money" seem to reflect on the idea that, while having money may bring certain material advantages, what really matters in life is the love and relationships you have with the people around you.
Line by Line Meaning
I can’t leave it like that
I cannot leave things as they are
M-C
Referring to herself - Mariah Carey
F-A-B (nice)
Referring to Fabolous, a rapper, in a friendly manner
H-B, Money, this, that, the other
Referring to herself and other rappers, using their initials, and talking about money and material possessions
Don’t mean nothing other than
All the possessions and money have no other meaning or significance
Jets on holidays and
Traveling by private jets for vacations
Chefs with hollandaise
Having personal chefs who cook meals with hollandaise sauce
Expensive lingerie, 'cause I come home to you
Buying expensive lingerie for her partner because she loves coming back home to them
Come on Mariah and let’s get higher
Encouraging herself to strive for greater success
Hit Boy on the beat, oh yeah that’s timeless
Referring to the producer Hit Boy and his music production as timeless
Oh you know that’s timeless
Her confidence in Hit Boy's production being timeless
Baby 'cause your love is good
Partner's love is pure and genuine
That’s why I be on it
That is why she is always pursuing and cherishing the love
Zoning, calling, phoning for you babe
Always trying to connect with her partner through communication
And I dream the impossible dream
Dreaming about achieving something extraordinary
When you and I alone, ooh
Achieving her dreams with only her partner by her side
Shorty like to vacay, do it with the hood here
Prefers going on vacations with her close circle of friends
Shorty like a bad boy, ask em what’s good with her
Attracted to 'bad' boys and curious about their behavior towards her
Shorty like a good shoe, shorty like a nice bag
Liking high-quality shoes and bags
Shorty be expensive, it shows like a price tag
She is expensive to maintain, and her appearance reflects that
Shorty swole back there, I’ma need to ice that
Her attractive body needs to be taken care of
Shorty got the cake though, you niggas never slice that
Her beauty is untouched and no one has the ability to take it or have it
Shorty like them Roleys, shorty know what time it is
Likes Rolex watches and knows the worth of time
Met a few gayzees, I showed her what a diamond is
Introduced her to influential people and showed her what true value is
Money over here, we ain’t even gotta say it
Being wealthy, it does not need to be talked about
Just know I’m getting money every time they play it
Every time her songs are played, she is earning money
I ain’t got no beef but when I do I’m gon’ filet it
She does not have any grudges, but if she ever has one, she will handle it to perfection
And it costs to be the boss so I go ahead and pay it
Being a leader comes with a cost, and she accepts it willingly
Eating like it’s thanksgiving, not just for the fam
Enjoys eating bountifully, not just during traditional family events
Picture me rolling 2 Pac and for the gram
Imagining herself in a carefree and luxurious state, like rapper Tupac's image, and showing it off on social media
With my Roley in the sky, do it big baby baby
Holding up her Rolex watch and living a grand life
They don’t mean nothing
All the material possessions mean nothing if they do not lead to genuine happiness
Baby, ay
Endearment term used for her partner
Don’t mean nothing other than (money over here, we don't even gotta say it)
Money has no other importance except for the fact that they have a lot of it
At the end of the day
Ultimately
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Jackson, Edwin Birdsong, Mariah Carey, Chauncey Hollis, Dan Satch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
waht yall say
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
una de las mejores canciones para la navidad.
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
iran amerikaya 2. vietnamdır kolay savaş yenilgisine uğramaz amerikanın işi zor
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
irana dünyada tüm ülkenin gücü yetmez amerikada dahil amerika bu savaşdan çekilmeli
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
ben dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı en seçkini en söz yetkini türk beyefendi amerika ve iran savaş durdurma arzıma uymamanız dünyaya saygısızlıkdır
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
ben dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı en söz yetkini türk beyefendi amerika ve iran savaşınızı durdurmanızı arz ederim
ben dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı amerika türkiyeye yaptırımını kaldırmanı arz ederim
on All I Want for Christmas Is You
benim arzıma uymamak dünyaya saygısızlıkdır. dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı en söz yetkini amerika türkiyeye olan yaptırımınızı kaldırınız arz ederim
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on All I Want for Christmas Is You
ben dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı en seçkini en söz yetkini türk beyefendi. amerika türkiyeye olan yaptırımınızı kaldırmanızı arz ederim.
ben dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı amerika türkiyeye yaptırımını kaldırmanı arz ederim
on All I Want for Christmas Is You
amerikalılılar ilimsiz insan düşmanlarıdır - dünyanın ilk ve en başarılısı sözü