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)
Triumphant
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em (Go)
Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em (Go)
Hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em (Go)
Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em (Go)
Hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em (Go)
They told me get 'em, I got 'em,
And the only way to make it to the top
If you go and get it from the bottom
And I ain't never asked for no handouts
You won't carry me, no Mariah
These haters love when I was dead broke
But they ain't mad at me,
I'm on fire and I'm gon' burn
And they ain't gon' learn,
I remember they said that it ain't my turn
But it ain't confirmed, then the table's turned
Just look at me now, try to hold me down
But I ain't gon' stop, 'cause I'm gon' climb
To the mountain top, to the mountain top, now let's go
Can't fall down, stay triumphant, keep on living
Stay on your toes
Get off the ropes
Don't let 'em ever count you out
Realize all things are possible
In your heart who's the greatest
Reach for the stars
Be all that you are
And make 'em all fall down
Path that I choose flashing cameras as I pose
Throwing big money as she dances on the pole
Lime green Lamborghini dances in the road
License still suspended, no I never stop for tolls
Born slick talker, twice a week shopper
Blow a hundred wreck she don't know a footlocker
Red bottom boss house big as Baltimore
With a blonde bombshell tryin' to bomb with your boy
In the James Bond Beamer chrome wheel two seater
Smoking like Pimp C, spoken like a trill nigga
On a cloudy day baby I can make it rain
Rubber band, 50 grand bet it brighten up your day
Came from humble beginnings
Then was Hummers and Benzes
Now it's hundreds and millions, this is only the beginning
A don, a diva, the born achiever
The one believer, the game gets deeper
Can't fall down, stay triumphant, keep on living
Stay on your toes
Get off the ropes
Don't let 'em ever count you out
Realize all things are possible
In your heart who's the greatest
Reach for the stars
Be all that you are
And make 'em all fall down
Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em (Go)
Hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em (Go)
Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em (Go)
Hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em (Go)
Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em (Go)
Hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em (Go)
Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em (Go)
Hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em (Go)
Can't fall down now, so even when clouds surround you
And everyone seems to doubt you
Baby still know who you are
So you gotta keep on climbing
In spite of the chains that bind you
You can see the mountain top
It's not too far
Can't fall down, stay triumphant, keep on living
Stay on your toes
Get off the rope
Don't let 'em ever count you out
Realize all things are possible
In your heart who's the greatest
Reach for the stars
Be all that you are
And make 'em all fall down
Can't fall down, stay triumphant, keep on living
(Get 'em, get 'em, get em)
Stay on your toes, get off the ropes
(Stay on your toes)
Don't let 'em ever count you out
(No, no, no, no)
(Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em, get 'em go)
Realize all things are possible
In your heart who's the greatest
Reach for the stars
Be all that you are
And make 'em all fall down
They told me get 'em, I got em
They told me get 'em, I got em
They told me get 'em, I got em
They told me get 'em, I got em
They told me get 'em, I got em
They told me get 'em, I got em
The song "Triumphant" by Mariah Carey is about having the determination to keep moving forward and succeeding despite what others may say or think. The repeated chant of "Get 'em, hit 'em" is a call to action to go after what you want and bring down any obstacles in your way. Mariah sings about her own experiences of being doubted and facing adversity, but remaining resilient and climbing to the top. The lyrics also touch on themes of material success, with mentions of flashing cameras, throwing money, and owning luxury cars and houses. However, the overall message of the song is that true triumph comes from within, by staying true to who you are and never giving up on your dreams.
One interesting fact about "Triumphant" is that it features rappers Rick Ross and Meek Mill. Mariah Carey had previously collaborated with Rick Ross on his song "Touch 'N You," and reached out to him and Meek Mill for this track. Another notable feature of the song is the use of a sample from the Italian classical composer Antonio Vivaldi's "Concerto in C major, RV 443," adding a classical element to the hip-hop track. The original version of the song also features a spoken-word intro by Mariah's friend and former American Idol alum Randy Jackson, although this was removed from the final version.
"Triumphant" was released in 2012 as a single from Mariah Carey's album "The Art of Letting Go." The accompanying music video was directed by photographer and filmmaker Nick Cannon, who is also Mariah's ex-husband. The video features scenes of Mariah and the two rappers performing on a boxing ring stage, interspersed with shots of people overcoming various challenges in their lives. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the song peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Chords: F#m, D, A, E (verse); D, A, E, F#m (chorus)
Line by Line Meaning
Get 'em, get 'em, get 'em (Go)
Encourage yourself to take action and go for what you want
Hit 'em, hit 'em, hit 'em (Go)
Motivate yourself to follow through and succeed
They told me get 'em, I got 'em,
People told me to achieve success, and I have done exactly that
I swear this word to my father
I make a promise to my dad that I will do what it takes to succeed
And the only way to make it to the top
The sole path to success is by starting at the bottom and working hard
If you go and get it from the bottom
By putting in the work, one can climb their way to the top
And I ain't never asked for no handouts
I have always relied on my own effort and skills to achieve success
You won't carry me, no Mariah
I won't rely on others, not even someone as well-known as Mariah Carey
These haters love when I was dead broke
My critics enjoyed seeing me struggle financially
But they ain't mad at me,
They are not upset now that I am successful
I'm on fire and I'm gon' burn
I am in my element and nothing can stop me
And they ain't gon' learn,
My critics will not learn from their mistake of underestimating me
I remember they said that it ain't my turn
My critics thought that it wasn't yet my time to succeed
But it ain't confirmed, then the table's turned
If success is not yet confirmed, things can still change drastically
Just look at me now, try to hold me down
Despite any attempts to bring me down, I have risen above it all
But I ain't gon' stop, 'cause I'm gon' climb
I won't quit because I am determined to keep climbing the ladder of success
To the mountain top, to the mountain top, now let's go
My ultimate goal is to reach the top, and I am ready to go all the way
Can't fall down, stay triumphant, keep on living
Don't fail and always strive for success and happiness
Stay on your toes
Stay alert and be ready to take on any challenge
Get off the ropes
Stop feeling cornered or trapped, and take control of the situation
Don't let 'em ever count you out
Don't let anybody underestimate your potential
Realize all things are possible
Believe that you can achieve anything that you set your mind to
In your heart who's the greatest
Believe in yourself and recognize that you are capable of greatness
Reach for the stars
Aim high and go after your dreams
Be all that you are
Embrace your individuality and be yourself
And make 'em all fall down
Surpass everyone's expectations and prove them wrong
Path that I choose flashing cameras as I pose
My chosen path has led me into the limelight
Throwing big money as she dances on the pole
I am successful enough to spend large amounts of money, while others entertain me
Lime green Lamborghini dances in the road
I drive a flashy car and don't shy away from showing it off
License still suspended, no I never stop for tolls
Despite having a suspended license, I won't let it stop me from achieving my goals
Born slick talker, twice a week shopper
I possess great communication skills and enjoy shopping often
Blow a hundred wreck she don't know a footlocker
I have enough money to spend extravagantly on my girlfriend, who doesn't even know what Footlocker is
Red bottom boss house big as Baltimore
I live in a very large and luxurious house
With a blonde bombshell tryin' to bomb with your boy
I am hanging out with a beautiful woman who is trying to get close to me
In the James Bond Beamer chrome wheel two seater
I drive a stylish two-seater car similar to the one used by James Bond
Smoking like Pimp C, spoken like a trill nigga
I am puffing on a cigar and talking like a real and authentic person
On a cloudy day baby I can make it rain
I am so successful that I can even make it rain on a cloudy day
Rubber band, 50 grand bet it brighten up your day
By carrying around a rubber band with 50 thousand dollars, I can bring happiness to people
Came from humble beginnings
I started from the bottom, with very little
Then was Hummers and Benzes
I worked hard to achieve enough success to purchase expensive cars like Hummers and Benzes
Now it's hundreds and millions, this is only the beginning
I have made a fortune so far, but I believe that I am only getting started
A don, a diva, the born achiever
I am respected, confident, and naturally gifted in achieving my goals
The one believer, the game gets deeper
I am the only one who truly believes in myself, and the competition is only getting tougher
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, ROBERT WILLIAMS, MARIAH CAREY, JERMAINE DUPRI, WILLIAM ROBERTS
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@zoroastrianisticzoro297
I just don't understand why people wont GIVE her the respect she deserves, she's been in the industry a long time, she has talent, she holds legendary status, just accept it and chill, she's earnt her place.
@pritpala
Zoroastrianistic Zoro are you Iranian or Indian sir?
@blaynecarlton7502
They hate her because of who lives on her inside. They jealous and think she hasnt had to face trials and tribulation because of she can go through and look flawlessly doing it. They age and start to fade away when she leaves she is on top and everytime she returns she goess straight back to the top.
@jamesengland8393
MOST MF DEFINITELY ❗❗💯💯💯
@tofusanjaya5692
Its became an ordinary of music industry... the legend and the new comer like a circle
@franzjosefencinaswenceslao4403
"You Just Gotta Shake it Off"
Mariah is A Legend ❤❤❤
@lamikiminach9503
I still don’t understand why this song flopped . TO this DAY. A bop from start to finish, the rap verses are actually good and add to the song and the lyrical message is great (as always)
@instasingingvids3529
wigflew ikr people just don’t know what good music is
@ekramer79
This should have been the bside to to the throwback remix.
@williammatthews4213
It didn't flop cause we still listening in 2018 dahlin in her voice