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 Somethin'
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Say somethin', say somethin', yeah, damn (ohh)
Say somethin', say somethin', damn (oooh, ohh, yeah)
I'm over here, looking at you
You are over there, watching me too
Both painting pictures of, of how we'll kiss and hug
So what we gon' do?
Tell me why we're standing here
The moment's fresh and so sincere
You've got my mind blown and baby, I'm ready to go (hey)
But, uh
If it's worth your while, say somethin', say somethin'
If it's worth your while, say somethin' good to me
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while, do somethin' good to me
Let's make it
Hot as you can stand it, somethin' like volcanic
You and me seems organic just like the stars and planets
Yeah, we are, so what you gon' do?
(So what you gon' do, what you gon' do?)
Tell me why we're still in here (tell me, tell me, tell me)
There's nothing for us to fear
I could tell with my eyes closed, now, baby, I'm ready to go
(Hey)
But, uh
If it's worth your while, say somethin', say somethin'
If it's worth your while, say somethin' good to me (say somethin', somethin')
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while, do somethin' good to me
If it's worth your while, say somethin', say somethin'
If it's worth your while, say somethin' good to me, baby
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while, do somethin' good to me
Every time I fall though, want me to speak on the word or two
It's the D-O, double-G, and I do it so love-ly
Digging this track by the Neptune's
Baby girl, follow me to the restroom
Now get buck wild, shh, 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 somethin', say somethin' (say somethin', ooh)
If it's worth your while, say somethin' good to me
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while, do somethin' good to me
If it's worth your while, say somethin', say somethin'
If it's worth your while, say somethin' good to me
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
If it's worth your while, do somethin' good to me
In Mariah Carey's "Say Somethin'", she sets the stage for a potential love interest to make a move. The lyrics describe a moment filled with tension, as both parties are clearly interested in each other but hesitant to make the first move. Carey portrays uncertainty and urgency in her vocals, asking her potential partner to say or do something to indicate their mutual interest. She even details how the situation is ripe for romance, with images painting "pictures of how we'll kiss and hug." She then sets the scene for a potential physical encounter, warning her partner that they should make it "hot as you can stand it, somethin' like volcanic." Overall, the song expresses a willingness to take a risk for the sake of romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, say somethin' (ooh)
Encouragement to the other person to speak up and express themselves
Say somethin', say somethin', yeah, damn (ohh)
Reinforcing the need for the other person to say something and getting impatient
You are over there, watching me too
Acknowledging the interest being reciprocated by the other person
Both painting pictures of, of how we'll kiss and hug
Imagining romantic possibilities with each other
But, uh
Transitioning to a new idea or thought
If it's worth your while, say somethin', say somethin'
Reiterating the importance of the other person expressing themselves if they truly value the relationship
Let's make it
Hot as you can stand it, somethin' like volcanic
Proposing to take the relationship to the next level and make it passionate
Tell me why we're still in here
There's nothing for us to fear
Questioning why they are delaying and trying to reassure that there is nothing to be afraid of
Every time I fall though, want me to speak on the word or two
The featured artist, Snoop Dogg, expressing his willingness to help out in any way by adding his lines
Digging this track by the Neptune's
Baby girl follow me to the restroom
Snoop Dogg complimenting the production and suggesting to take things to a more intimate setting
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
Snoop Dogg continuing to persuade the other person to let loose and take a chance with him
If it's worth your while, say somethin', say somethin'
If it's worth your while, say somethin' good to me
Final reaffirmation that if the other person truly values the relationship, they need to express themselves or take action
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Calvin Broadus, Mariah Carey, Chad Hugo, Pharrell 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