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)
Sweetheart
Mariah Carey Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You and me, baby, goin' one-on-one (say what)
JD y'all (uh huh, So So Def)
MC y'all (what you think about)
I'm the man to fulfill your needs
Get you everything that you see in your dreams (come on)
Baby, lighten up and let nobody tear us apart
And forever you'll be my sweetheart
Boy, haven't you noticed
A gleam in my eye
Because of you
I'm a little hypnotized (yeah)
But every time you're with me
I feel so positive
Now with a little love
Something's got to give
A full moon (yeah, yeah)
Is waiting in the twilight
Maybe soon
You will come to be my knight
Here we are
Hoping that we never part
Stay with me
Baby, won't you be my sweetheart (my sweetheart)
We could share a storybook romance
What you think about, what you think about
You and me, baby, goin' one-on-one
Won't you be my sweetheart (my sweetheart)
We could share a storybook romance, baby
What you think about, what you think about
You and me, baby, goin' one-on-one
You are no Casanova
I know that you'll be true
And that's why
I'm so in love with you (me)
But each romantic evening
You leave me at my door
But tonight
I'd like us to explore
A full moon
Is waiting in the twilight
Maybe soon
You will come to be my night
Here we are
Hoping that we never part
Stay with me
Baby, won't you be my sweetheart (my sweetheart)
We could share a storybook romance
What you think about, what you think about
You and me, baby, goin' one-on-one
Won't you be my sweetheart (my sweetheart) oh, yeah
We could share a storybook romance, baby
What you think about, what you think about
You and me, baby, goin' one-on-one, come on
Na-na-na-na-na (say what)
Na-na-na-na-na (like that)
Na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na (break it down)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Put your hands in the air
JD y'all, MC y'all
See, I saw you in the party with your eyes on me
Fittin' the description of what I want my bride to be
As live as me, don't know the same guys as me
But a lot of style, unusual name like Ivory
I agree with my
You the baddest I ever seen in a long time
But woman with her own shine is her own time
And it's on hit
'Cause I'm tired of dealin' with the wrong kind
Getting nothin' but the bull
She got a player tryna think of new things to say (Sup, baby?)
She up in the corner sippin' Dom P rose
Shakin' it up with the homegirls
Payin' no attention to us
They in they own world
Ayo, girl
I'm the man to fulfill your needs (sweet)
Get you everything that you see in your dreams
Baby, let nothing, nobody tear us apart (yeah)
If forever you'll be my sweetheart
Stars are bright (uh-huh)
Mood is right haha (Haha, say what?)
(MC, baby, sing it to me, sing it to me)
To keep me warm away from harm (come on, uh-huh)
Nowhere better than my baby's arms (uh-huh, uh-huh)
Stars are bright (uh-huh)
Mood is right (say what?)
(MC, baby, sing it to me, sing it to me)
To keep me warm away from harm
(Come on, baby, baby, come on)
Won't you be my (you can be my)
Sweetheart (sweetheart)
We could share a storybook romance
(Yeah, don't you like how its going down?)
(Uh, don't you like how it's going down?)
Won't you be mine (Won't you be my sweetheart? Aww, yeah)
We could share a storybook romance (Uh-huh)
Oh baby, be mine, baby
(Don't you like how it's going down?)
(Uh, don't you like how its going down?)
Sweetheart
Come on, let's get together
(We can share a storybook romance) (yeah, uh)
And live happily ever after (won't you be mine?)
(Uh, yeah, So So Def)
No one to make us sad (uh-huh)
(We can share a storybook romance) oh baby (yeah)
Oh, just you be mine (Mariah, you on fire, haha, JD, y'all)
You know I need your love (yeah)
Romance (yeah, yeah, me too)
The song "Sweetheart" by Mariah Carey featuring JD is a classic love song that expresses feelings of love and the desire for a storybook romance. The lyrics describe a man (JD) who is willing to do anything to fulfill the woman's needs and make her dreams come true. Mariah Carey's voice is soothing, and her lyrics are a perfect match for the melody.
The song's chorus talks about the desire to have a storybook romance with the person they love. The chorus goes - "Baby, won't you be my sweetheart? We could share a storybook romance. What you think about, what you think about, You and me, baby, goin' one-on-one." The song sounds optimistic, with a bright melody and many references to stars and the moon, adding to the romantic feel.
Mariah Carey and JD both have their verses in the song, highlighting their mutual admiration for each other. The song primarily revolves around the romantic feelings shared by them, which adds to the sweetness of the song. The song's primary focus is to convey a sense of love that is unbreakable and lasts forever.
Line by Line Meaning
What you think about
Asking for the other person's thoughts and feelings
You and me, baby, goin' one-on-one (say what)
Proposing a one-on-one relationship, asking for acknowledgement
JD y'all (uh huh, So So Def)
Acknowledging the record label producing the song
MC y'all (what you think about)
Referring to herself as the singer and asking again for the other person's thoughts
I'm the man to fulfill your needs
Promising to be there for the other person and to provide for them
Get you everything that you see in your dreams (come on)
Promising to help the other person achieve their dreams by providing and supporting them
Baby, lighten up and let nobody tear us apart
Asking the other person to relax and not let anyone come between them
And forever you'll be my sweetheart
Striving for a long-term, intimate relationship with the other person
Boy, haven't you noticed
Asking if the other person has noticed something
A gleam in my eye
Referring to an expression of strong attraction and affection
Because of you
Attributing the feeling of personal attraction to the other person
I'm a little hypnotized (yeah)
Acknowledging that the other person has a special power over them
But every time you're with me
Noticing that they feel positive whenever the person is around
I feel so positive
Expressing a positive feeling when around the other person
Now with a little love
Suggesting that with a bit of love, things could work out well between them
Something's got to give
Believing that something good has to come out of their relationship
A full moon (yeah, yeah)
Reflecting on the time and circumstance
Is waiting in the twilight
Painting a romantic picture of the night time
Maybe soon
Expressing the hope that something good will happen soon
You will come to be my knight
Implying that the other person is protective of them
Here we are
Reflecting on the present moment
Hoping that we never part
Expressing a desire to be together forever
Stay with me
Asking the other person to stay close
Baby, won't you be my sweetheart (my sweetheart)
Asking the other person if they will be their significant other
We could share a storybook romance
Suggesting a romantic and perfect imaginary storyline for the relationship
You are no Casanova
Recognizing that the other person is not a womanizer
I know that you'll be true
Believing that the other person is trustworthy
And that's why
Explaining the reason for loving the other person
I'm so in love with you (me)
Expressing a strong feeling of love towards the other person
But each romantic evening
Acknowledging a pattern in behavior
You leave me at my door
Noticing the situation of being left at the door instead of being invited in
But tonight
Indicating the present, hopeful moment
I'd like us to explore
Suggesting a more intimate, tested relationship
You will come to be my night
Referring to the other person as their protector
Na-na-na-na-na (say what)
Filling space with meaningless sounds
Na-na-na-na-na (like that)
Filling space with meaningless sounds
Na-na-na-na-na
Filling space with meaningless sounds
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na (break it down)
Filling space with meaningless sounds
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Filling space with meaningless sounds
Put your hands in the air
Encouraging the audience to participate
See, I saw you in the party with your eyes on me
Recalling an event where they noticed the other person checking them out
Fittin' the description of what I want my bride to be
Finding the other person to be attractive and marriageable
As live as me
Recognizing that the other person is full of life, energy, and excitement
Don't know the same guys as me
Acknowledging a difference in social circles
But a lot of style, unusual name like Ivory
Being impressed by the other person's style and unique name
I agree with my
Verbally demonstrating an agreement with what was previously said
You the baddest I ever seen in a long time
Thinking that the other person is the most attractive person they have recently seen
But woman with her own shine is her own time
Appreciating the independence of the other person
And it's on hit
Implying that things are going well between them
'Cause I'm tired of dealin' with the wrong kind
Expressing frustration with previous relationships
Getting nothin' but the bull
Disappointed with unsuccessful relationship attempts
She got a player tryna think of new things to say (Sup, baby?)
Observing an unsuccessful attempt at seduction
She up in the corner sippin' Dom P rose
Noticing the other person drinking champagne in the corner of the room
Shakin' it up with the homegirls
Noticing that the other person is having fun with their friends
Payin' no attention to us
Being ignored by the other person
They in they own world
Noticing that the other person and their friends are preoccupied with themselves
Ayo, girl
Calling out to the other person
Stars are bright (uh-huh)
Noticing the beautiful night sky
Mood is right haha (Haha, say what?)
Referencing the good atmosphere of the moment
(MC, baby, sing it to me, sing it to me)
Asking Mariah Carey to continue singing
To keep me warm away from harm (come on, uh-huh)
Expressing a desire to feel protected and loved
Nowhere better than my baby's arms (uh-huh, uh-huh)
Feeling safe and comfortable when with the other person
Won't you be my sweetheart (my sweetheart)
Asking the other person to be their significant other again
Oh baby, be mine, baby
Expressing a desire for the other person
(Don't you like how it's going down?)(Uh, don't you like how it's going down?)
Posing a rethorical question to emphasize the good vibes of the moment
Come on, let's get together
Encouraging closeness and intimacy
(We can share a storybook romance) (yeah, uh)
Inviting the other person to imagine a perfect romantic story with them
And live happily ever after (won't you be mine?)
Expressing hope for a happily ever after with the other person
(Uh, yeah, So So Def)
Acknowledging the record label producing the song
No one to make us sad (uh-huh)
Expressing joy in being with the other person and a lack of sadness
(We can share a storybook romance) oh baby (yeah)
Reaffirming the previous statement about sharing a storybook romance
Oh, just you be mine
Requesting the other person to be theirs
(Mariah, you on fire, haha, JD, y'all)
Complimenting Mariah Carey and expressing happiness over the song
You know I need your love
Expressing that they need love from the other person
(yeah, yeah, me too)
Expressing agreement with the other person's actions
Romance (yeah, yeah, me too)
Expressing a desire for love and a fairy-tale romance
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Denise Lorraine Davis, Peter Herbert Kessler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rhymeandreasoning
Start watching at the 1:16 mark. This is the guy Mariah mentions on her book when talking about the video. -
"Later, when it became clear to Tommy that the marriage was not going
to make it, Crave quickly became defunct, and the alt album conveniently
disappeared. There was one small, sweet residual benefit from Crave and
the Negro League. I cast one of my friends from the group as my shirtless,
motorcycle-riding, lip-licking love interest in Jermaine’s “Sweetheart”
video. I called him “Flask” (which was close to his name) because he was
so nervous on the flight over to Bilbao, Spain, that he drank and got
smashed. But his hangover played well on film, emphasizing his already
dreamy eyes. He was my sweetheart for a very short time right after a very
tough breakup, which I’ll get to soon enough. He was fun, fine, and just the
thing to lick my wounds."
@wncranejr
BRING BACK THE 90S NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Bella-pw5pe
Thank you 👍
@kennythai1978
wncranejr bro they don’t make this kind of $hit no more
@nathanreversedbean123
@Kenny Thai I know I wish it came back.
@madridlui660
Too late for that! We’ve already got to much shit of music nowadays
@moonraker30
I remember when they talking about changing the form of r&b, worst idea ever
@attisdriver2388
The happiness in her face is priceless u can tell she was happy to be free from that marriage
@streathamsoprano8025
You're not wrong.
@KitKat-qb3qe
Her best records came after her divorce. Been jamming all day!
@crissibeatty2094
I'm so sorry. But I love Mariah when she was married. Granted marriage was toxic. But the vocals the ballets. Took her to where she is now. Bad or not. She flourished.