Subtle Invitation
Mariah Carey Lyrics


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See it's hard to tell somebody
That you're still somewhat
Attached to the dream
Of being in love once again
When it's clear they've moved on

So I sat down and wrote these few words
On the off chance you'd hear
And if you happen to be somewhere listening
You should know I'm still here

If you really need me
Baby just reach out and touch me
You don't ever have to be
Downhearted again
If she hurts you or misleads you
Baby all you ever need to do
Is call me and let love rush in

What can I say, I had a little extra time
So I figured I might as well explain
A couple little things to you
That you probably never knew
Like you'll always be an intrinsic part of me
Even though life goes on

If you really need me
Baby just reach out and touch me
You don't ever have to be
Downhearted again
If she hurts you or misleads you
Baby all you ever need to do
Is call me and let love rush in

And in my love will flow
Like the waves to the shore
You can fall into me
Once again effortlessly
And I'll comfort you so

Your heart won't hurt anymore
I'm waiting patiently

If you really need me
Baby just reach out and touch me
You don't ever have to be
Downhearted again
If she hurts you or misleads you
Baby all you ever need to do
(if she hurts you or misleads you) Is call me and let love rush in
(you can just call me baby)
If you really need me (if you really need me baby)
Baby just reach out and touch me(reach reach baby)
(reach, baby)
You don't ever have to be
(don't ever hesitate to call me)
Downhearted again
If she hurts you or misleads you(if she hurts you)
(she's a dam fool)
Baby all you ever need to do
Is call me and let love rush in
(all you gotta do is call me boy, I got you)

If you really need me (yeah:.)
Baby just reach out and touch me
(if you're listening to me baby)
You don't ever have to be (like you used to)
Downhearted again
(before I even knew you)
If she hurts you or misleads you
(then you know I'm singing to you)
Baby all you ever need to do
(so I just wanted you to know)
Is call me and let love rush in
(that "anytime you need a friend")

If you really need me (I'm here)
Baby just reach out and touch me
(you can still believe
You don't ever have to be in fairy tales)
Downhearted again (yours and mine)
If she hurts you or misleads you
(so if by chance you take a listen)
Baby all you ever need to do
(I'm quite sure you "know is call me and let love rush




In that this one's for you)
(cause I'm giving "my all")

Overall Meaning

In "Subtle Invitation," Mariah Carey is singing about a love from the past that she is still attached to. She acknowledges that the person she is singing to has moved on, but she still wants them to know that she is there for them if they need her. She sends a message of hope, telling them that they don't have to be downhearted if their current love interest hurts or misleads them. She believes that she can help them find love again and bring them comfort, just like before.


Throughout the song, Mariah Carey reflects on the past and the connection she has with this person. She talks about how even though life continues, they will always be a part of her. She ends the song with a message of love, telling the person that this song is for them, and that she is giving it her all.


Line by Line Meaning

See it's hard to tell somebody That you're still somewhat Attached to the dream Of being in love once again When it's clear they've moved on
It's difficult to express to someone that you still have lingering feelings of wanting to find love again when they have moved on


So I sat down and wrote these few words On the off chance you'd hear And if you happen to be somewhere listening You should know I'm still here
I wrote these lyrics hoping you would hear them and understand that I am still here for you, even if you may not be aware of it


If you really need me Baby just reach out and touch me You don't ever have to be Downhearted again If she hurts you or misleads you Baby all you ever need to do Is call me and let love rush in
If you are feeling down or mistreated by someone else, don't hesitate to contact me so that I can help you and bring love back into your life


What can I say, I had a little extra time So I figured I might as well explain A couple little things to you That you probably never knew Like you'll always be an intrinsic part of me Even though life goes on
I had some extra time, so I thought I would explain a few things to you that you might not have known, like the fact that you will always be an important part of me, even as life moves forward


And in my love will flow Like the waves to the shore You can fall into me Once again effortlessly And I'll comfort you so
My love will always be there for you, easy to fall back into like the waves of the ocean, and I will provide you with comfort and support


Your heart won't hurt anymore I'm waiting patiently
I am here patiently waiting for you to reach out to me so that I can ease your pain and mend your broken heart


If you really need me Baby just reach out and touch me You don't ever have to be Downhearted again If she hurts you or misleads you Baby all you ever need to do (if she hurts you or misleads you) Is call me and let love rush in (you can just call me baby)
If you need me, don't hesitate to contact me so that I can help banish your sadness and bring back love into your life, just call me and I will answer


If you really need me (if you really need me baby) Baby just reach out and touch me(reach reach baby) (reach, baby) You don't ever have to be (don't ever hesitate to call me) Downhearted again If she hurts you or misleads you(if she hurts you) (she's a dam fool) Baby all you ever need to do Is call me and let love rush in (all you gotta do is call me boy, I got you)
Don't be afraid to contact me if you're in need, because I am always here for you, and I will always have your back when others hurt or mislead you


If you really need me (yeah:.) Baby just reach out and touch me (if you're listening to me baby) You don't ever have to be (like you used to) Downhearted again (before I even knew you) If she hurts you or misleads you (then you know I'm singing to you) Baby all you ever need to do (so I just wanted you to know) Is call me and let love rush in (that 'anytime you need a friend')
If you feel down or mistreated, know that I am speaking to you and that you can contact me for love and support, just reach out to me and I will always be there for you


If you really need me (I'm here) Baby just reach out and touch me (you can still believe You don't ever have to be in fairy tales) Downhearted again (yours and mine) If she hurts you or misleads you Baby all you ever need to do (I'm quite sure you 'know is call me and let love rush In that this one's for you) (cause I'm giving 'my all')
If you are feeling down or mistreated, know that I am here for you and that you don't have to feel like you're stuck in a fairytale, just reach out to me and allow me to give you all of my love and support




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Irving Lorenzo, Kenneth Crouch, Lloyd Smith, Mariah Carey, Randy Jackson, Robert Bacon, Seven Aurelius

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