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)
SAY SOMETHING
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Looking at you
You're over there
Watching me too
Both painting pictures of
Of how we'll kiss and hug
So what we gonna do
Tell me why we're standing here
The moment's passion's all so clear
You've got my mind blown
And baby, I'm ready to go
But uh
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
(Let's make it)
Hot as you can stand it
Something like volcanic
You know it seems organic
Just like the stars and planets
Yeah, we are
So what you gonna do
(So what ya gonna do? What ya gonna do)
Tell me why we're still in here
There's nothing for us to fear
I could tell with my eyes closed
Now baby, I'm ready to go
But uh
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me, baby
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
[Snoop Dogg:]
Everytime I fall though
Want me to speak on the word or two
It's the D-O-double-G
And I do it so lovingly
Diggin' this track by the Neptunes
Babygirl, follow me to the west room
Now get buck wild
Shhh, don't make a sound
I'll take you, lay you down
Make your body go round and round
Do you want me to
Don't say you won't
I know you do
Most girls play shy
It won't hurt until you give it a try
I know you like my smile
Dig my style, dig the bow-wow
But uh
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
If it's worth your while
Say something, say something
If it's worth your while
Say something good to me
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey
If it's worth your while
Do something good to me
In Mariah Carey's song "Say Something", she sings about two people who are exchanging glances and imagining what it would be like to kiss and hug each other. They both seem interested, but neither has made a move yet. The lyrics are a plea for one of them to take action and do something if they feel it's worth their while. The moment's passion is clear, and the singer is ready to go, but they need the other person to make a move first. The chorus repeats the idea that if it's worth doing something, then say or do something good to me.
The song's verse and chorus have a catchy pop melody, with the Neptunes providing a funky R&B beat, guitar riffs, and synth hooks. Snoop Dogg provides a rap verse, adding some West Coast flavor to the song. Overall, the song's tone is playful and flirtatious, with a hint of seduction.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the song is about taking risks and being bold in matters of the heart. The singer wants the other person to take a chance and make a move, rather than staying on the sidelines. The idea of "if it's worth your while" suggests that the risk might be worthwhile if both parties are interested.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm over here
I'm in this place, separate from you
Looking at you
I'm seeing you, observing you
You're over there
You're in that place, far from me
Watching me too
You're also seeing me, observing me
Both painting pictures of
We're both creating ideas of
Of how we'll kiss and hug
Of how we'll express our affection physically
So what we gonna do
What actions will we take?
Tell me why we're standing here
Explain why we're not moving
The moment's passion's all so clear
It's obvious that we both feel the intensity of this moment
You've got my mind blown
You've completely captivated me mentally
And baby, I'm ready to go
And I'm eager to move forward with you
But uh
However,
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Say something, say something
Express something verbally
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Say something good to me
Say something positive, uplifting, or encouraging to me
Hot as you can stand it
As intense as you can handle it
Something like volcanic
Explosive and powerful like a volcano
You know it seems organic
You can tell it's natural and unforced
Just like the stars and planets
Like the celestial bodies in the universe
Yeah, we are
We embody that same naturalness and power
Tell me why we're still in here
Explain why we're still in this place or situation
There's nothing for us to fear
There's no reason to be afraid
I could tell with my eyes closed
I can sense this without even seeing it
Now baby, I'm ready to go
Now I'm prepared to take action
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Say something, say something
Express something verbally
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Say something good to me
Say something positive, uplifting, or encouraging to me
Everytime I fall though
Whenever I experience setbacks or failures
Want me to speak on the word or two
You want me to give some advice or insight
It's the D-O-double-G
It's Snoop Dogg
And I do it so lovingly
And I do it with great care and affection
Diggin' this track by the Neptunes
I'm enjoying this music produced by The Neptunes
Babygirl, follow me to the west room
Come with me to a private and intimate space
Now get buck wild
Now let loose and have fun
Shhh, don't make a sound
Be quiet and discreet
I'll take you, lay you down
I'll guide you to the bed, get comfortable
Make your body go round and round
Make your body move in enticing ways
Do you want me to
Do you desire me to
Don't say you won't
Don't deny that you want to
I know you do
I'm confident that you have desire for me
Most girls play shy
Many women act timid or reserved
It won't hurt until you give it a try
You won't know unless you take a chance
I know you like my smile
I know you find my grin charming
Dig my style, dig the bow-wow
You appreciate and enjoy my manner and swagger
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Say something, say something
Express something verbally
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Say something good to me
Say something positive, uplifting, or encouraging to me
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Say something, say something
Express something verbally
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Say something good to me, baby
Say something positive, uplifting, or encouraging to me, my love
If it's worth your while
If it's valuable and significant to you
Do something good to me
Take action that benefits me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN CORDAZOR BROADUS, CHAD HUGO, MARIAH CAREY, PHARRELL L. WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ghoulala2677
Who’s listening to this in 2024 👀🔥
@blueberryyamyam9619
Me ♥️
@brihughley2338
Will be listening in 2044 shiiiii
@rhwj2007
Meeee
@exjwtherapy1814
Me xx
@MasterGlam
Just ONE of my favorites by Mimi ❤
@chownful
This song was so underrated back in the day...never got any airtime.
@missitoldyousooo1931
I agree. There's something about it that's so addictive😍
@CassieJazz96
Mariah + Neptunes magic = addictive sonic bliss
@TigerMonthlyHits
This song was my favorite on this album.. My favorite single is always the most underrated one lol