Up Out My Face
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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We're not cracked
Oh, we're shattered
Ay hey, ay hey, ay hey
Ooh na, na-na-na
Na-na, na-na-na-na
I thought we had something special
But I shoulda had another mechanic under my hood
If you see me walking by you, boy, don't you even speak
Pretend you on the sofa and I'm on the TV
You might see me on a poster, see me at a show
But you won't see me for free, boy, this ain't no promo
Actin' all shamed now
Wherever you be laying, you can stay now
Gotta board the BBJ and put the shades down
I'm on the plane now
And don't keep calling from your mama's house
When I break I break, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, I break, uh
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, I break
You ain't never gonna feel this thing again
You gon' get a lot of calls
'Cause I CC-ed all your friends (when I break, I break)
I ain't walking 'round all mopey and sad
That ain't even my bag, baby
(I break, when I break, I break)
So look who's crying now, boo-ooh, hoo
Talking 'bout your missin' your boo
Oh no, you and getting it (I know)
No, you ain't hittin' it
No, you ain't a rapper
So you need to stop spittin' it
Ha ha, haa, ha ha
You wonder who I'm messin' with
While you ain't next to me
I'm goin', bye
So pay the consequences
'Cause you actin' all ignorant
So you ashamed now (ashamed)
Wherever you be laying, you can stay now
Gotta board the BBJ and put the shades down
I'm on the plane now
And don't keep calling from your mama's house
When I break I break, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, I break, uh
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, I break
You ain't never gonna feel this thing again
You gon' get a lot of calls
'Cause I CC-ed all your friends (when I break, I break)
I ain't walking 'round all mopey and sad
They're collecting my bags, baby (I break)
'Cause when I break, I break, I break
And no super glue can fix this sh-
When I break, I break, I break
Not even a welder and a builder could rebuild this sh-
When I break, I break, I break
Not even a nail technician with a whole lot of gel and acrylic
Can fix this when I break, I break
If we were two Lego blocks
Even the Harvard University graduating class of 2010
Couldn't put us back together again
When I break I break, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, boy (no, no, no)
Up out my face, I break, uh
(When I break, I break, I break)
Up out my face, boy (I break)
Up out my face, boy (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Up out my face, I break
You ain't never gonna feel this thing again
You gon' get a lot of calls
'Cause I CC-ed all your friends (ha, ha, ha, ha, haa)
(Ha, ha, ha, ha, haa)
I ain't walking 'round all mopey and sad (I break)
They're collecting my bags, baby ('cause when break, baby, baby)
I break, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, boy
Up out my face, I break, uh (I tell you what)
Up out my face, boy (tell you nothin', here)
Up out my face, boy (I'll tell you something)
Up out my face, I break (I'm outta here, oh yeah)
The lyrics of Mariah Carey's song Up Out My Face describe a failed love relationship, where the singer seems to reveal that her partner had weaknesses that she had overlooked. She expresses her disappointment and her intention to move on from the relationship. She describes how hurt she is and how she feels that the relationship is beyond repair. She uses phrases like "not even a welder and a builder could rebuild this sh-", thus communicating the idea that there is no hope for reconciliation. The phrase "when I break, I break" is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of finality and determination in the breakup. The chorus also includes the phrase "up out my face," which is a way of telling her partner to leave her alone and move on. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of empowerment and self-assuredness, as the singer stands up for herself and walks away from a relationship that is no longer serving her.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not chipped
We're not slightly damaged
We're not cracked
We're not partially broken
Oh, we're shattered
We're completely broken and destroyed
I thought we had something special
I believed that our relationship was unique and valuable
And we had something good
Our relationship was positive and enjoyable
But I shoulda had another mechanic under my hood
I should have sought additional help or support for our relationship
If you see me walking by you, boy, don't you even speak
If we cross paths, please avoid speaking to me
Pretend you on the sofa and I'm on the TV
Treat me as if I'm not even present, like you're watching a TV show
You might see me on a poster, see me at a show
You may see me in publicity materials or at concerts
But you won't see me for free, boy, this ain't no promo
You won't get to see me privately or for free, this isn't a promotional event
Actin' all shamed now
You're behaving as if you're ashamed
Wherever you be laying, you can stay now
You can remain wherever you are currently located
Gotta board the BBJ and put the shades down
I need to board a private jet with closed window shades
I'm on the plane now
I am currently on a plane
And don't keep calling from your mama's house
Stop calling me from your mother's residence
When I break I break, boy
When our relationship ends, it's truly over
Up out my face, boy
I want you out of my sight
You ain't never gonna feel this thing again
You won't experience a relationship like ours ever again
You gon' get a lot of calls
You can expect to receive many phone calls
'Cause I CC-ed all your friends (when I break, I break)
I sent copies of our communications to your friends
I ain't walking 'round all mopey and sad
I'm not going to be depressed or upset
That ain't even my bag, baby
Feeling sad and depressed is not my style
So look who's crying now, boo-ooh, hoo
Now you're crying and upset
Talking 'bout your missin' your boo
Saying that you miss me
No, you ain't hittin' it
You're not succeeding or making progress
No, you ain't a rapper
You're not talented or skilled
So you need to stop spittin' it
Stop talking excessively or boasting
If we were two Lego blocks
If we were two small plastic toy blocks
Even the Harvard University graduating class of 2010
Not even a group of highly educated individuals
Couldn't put us back together again
Couldn't repair or restore our relationship
When I break, I break, I break
Once I decide to end things, there's no turning back
And no super glue can fix this sh-
There is no remedy or cure for our broken relationship
Not even a welder and a builder could rebuild this sh-
There is no one who can repair or reconstruct our relationship
Not even a nail technician with a whole lot of gel and acrylic
Not even someone who applies artificial nails can fix our relationship
If we were two Lego blocks
If we were two small plastic toy blocks
Even the Harvard University graduating class of 2010
Not even a group of highly educated individuals
Couldn't put us back together again
Couldn't repair or restore our relationship
I break, boy
I am done with our relationship
Up out my face, boy (no, no, no)
I don't want to see you anymore
Up out my face, I break, uh (I tell you what)
Our relationship is over for good
Up out my face, boy (tell you nothing, here)
I don't want to hear what you have to say
Up out my face, boy (I'll tell you something)
I have something to say to you
Up out my face, I break (I'm outta here, oh yeah)
I am finished with our relationship and moving on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher A. Stewart, Mariah Carey, Terius Youngdell Nash
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xm2895
I SO wished someone auditioned with this song during those American Idol days with the Nicky/Mariah feud, their reaction would’ve been priceless !!!
@followmexoreyyyoninstagram6463
X M deadass 😂
@kurumikuam
This song was actually mentioned on American Idol by nicki and mariah themselves
@chipotleobsessed
kurumiku ✅ what’d they say??
@MVinyM
I hate the old days of fight
@amiyahxo780
X M bruh I was thinkin that
@certifiedlover9555
The fact both of them wrote their own lyrics makes this song more iconic .
@parisrichie331
they both are songwriters dahhlinggg
@casandramacias3449
We love women writing their own songs.
@MonicaChristineWilkieKruger
Fun fact