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)
One And Only
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
I'm riding home in pain again, baby
But that don't mean shit to you
With a young groupie or two
They say players only love you when they're playing games
Still I gave my heart to you
I should have stayed away-ay-ay-ay
Like my friends all told me to
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only? (Shawty, can I be your one and only?)
See, I'm looking for a man that'll rub me slow
Make me sing real high when he goes down low
But see, it ain't just a physical thing
He's gotta treat me affectionately
And I gotta know he won't betray my trust
Just like every other motherfucker does
Is this just an impossible dream, baby?
Too elusive to pursue
It's been such a sad and windy road for me
Just searchin' for the truth
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around (every time)
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only?
Now you know I'm rolling Beamer and a Benz
And I'm dishing out ends
Why you trippin' on a playa, baller?
Having better conversations while we rolling on twenty four
And I know you got doubts
Why you listen to what people talk about?
You ain't figured out why they call you
The heifer steady hating 'cause you rolling on twenty four
See how you money flow
You dressed in designer clothes from head to the toe
You ain't satisfied, well, tell me what you looking for?
(I'm looking for my one and only)
Well, I'll be your one and only
If you give me a chance, I'll make a change for you, girl
I know I am not been the most faithful nigga in the world
But let's stay together so we can shine like pearls
Spending to a wallet, fill a Swisha with fire
To kiss you lips, I desire
Twist and Mariah, together like the grip of a tire
(I'm looking for my one and only)
Well, come on shawty let me make it better
We can do whatever, while we sitting on suede and leather
Feeling through the city while we rolling chrome and
Let's kick it in the Chi
I know I messed up with you, I ain't gon' lie
I knew you was feeling, you really know your guy
But baby girl, I ain't mean to blow your high (I'm looking for my one and only)
Let me pick the pieces up and put them back together
'Cause I want to be with you, don't wanna leave you lonely
Ride with you like the homie, never no phony
Shawty, can I be your one and only? (Every time)
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground (every time, every time)
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only (why?)
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
Why can't I find my one and only? (Still looking for my one and only)
Shawty, can I be your one and only?
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
So, so lonely
I'm lookin' for my one and only
Every time I turn around
I find my heart in pieces on the ground
The lyrics to Mariah Carey's One and Only are about the search for true love, and the frustrations and heartbreak that come with it. Carey sings about her desire for a partner who will treat her with affection and respect, rather than playing games and betraying her trust. She laments the fact that every time she tries to open her heart to someone, she ends up with it broken in pieces on the ground. The verses paint a picture of a woman who has been hurt repeatedly by men who have treated her poorly, and who is tired of being alone.
The chorus, on the other hand, is a plea for help - Carey is asking why she can't find her one and only, the person who will love and cherish her for who she is. She describes the search as a "sad and windy road," and wonders if it's an impossible dream. The final verse, however, introduces a new perspective - a man who is asking for a second chance to make things right. He acknowledges that he hasn't been faithful in the past, but promises to change and treat Carey the way she deserves.
Overall, One and Only is a moving, emotional song about the difficulties of finding true love and the toll that a string of bad relationships can take on a person's heart. It's a powerful example of Carey's ability to blend soulful vocals with heartfelt lyrics that strike a chord with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lookin' for my one and only
I am searching for a partner with whom I can spend my life
Every time I turn around, I find my heart in pieces on the ground
I keep getting my heart broken by people I thought were the one
So, so lonely
I feel lonely without someone I can trust and love
I'm riding home in pain again, baby
I am feeling hurt and disappointed, once again
But that don't mean shit to you
You don't care about my pain and hurt
You're currently engaged in an intimate conversation, with a young groupie or two
You are busy flirting with other women, not caring about my feelings
They say players only love you when they're playing games, still I gave my heart to you
People say that people who like to play around with relationships, but I still gave my heart to you
I should have stayed away-ay-ay-ay, like my friends all told me to
I should have listened to my friends when they warned me about getting close to you
See, I'm looking for a man that'll rub me slow
I want someone who is attentive and caring towards me
Make me sing real high when he goes down low
Someone who makes me feel good both physically and emotionally
But see, it ain't just a physical thing
It's not only about physical pleasure, there needs to be emotional connection too
He's gotta treat me affectionately
I want someone who would shower me with love and affection
And I gotta know he won't betray my trust, just like every other motherfucker does
I need someone who will not break my trust, like others have in the past
Is this just an impossible dream, baby? Too elusive to pursue
I wonder if finding someone who meets all my expectations is impossible
Now you know I'm rolling Beamer and a Benz
I have luxury cars, which represent financial success
And I'm dishing out ends
I spend money generously
Why you hating on a play, baller?
Why are you jealous of my success and wealth?
Having better conversations while we're rolling on twenty-four
I am having enjoyable and entertaining conversations while driving my car with 24-inch wheels
I know you got doubts, why you listen to what people talk about?
I know you have doubts, why do you pay attention to rumors and gossip?
You ain't figured out why they call you the heifer
You haven't understood why people call you insulting names
Steady hating 'cause you rolling on twenty-four
People hate on me because of my success and luxury lifestyle
Let me pick the pieces up and put them back together
I want to help you recover from the hurt and pain
'Cause I wanna be with you, don't wanna leave you lonely
I want to be there for you, I don't want you to feel lonely anymore
Ride with you like the homie, never no phony
I want to be there for you like a true friend, never fake
Shorty, can I be your one and only?
Can I be the one you have been looking for?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Samuel C Lindley, Carl Terrell Mitchell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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