Vulnerability
Mariah Carey Lyrics


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Why
Oh why (oh why)
Did (did)
Ooh whoah
I should have known
That you'd
Right from the start
That you'd
Go and break
Knowing I was
My heart
Knowing I was




So vulnerable
Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mariah Carey's song "Vulnerability" delve deep into the feeling of heartbreak and betrayal. The song communicates the raw emotions of a person who put their trust, love, and vulnerability in someone who ends up breaking their heart. The first verse begins with the question of why someone would hurt someone who is so vulnerable and trusting. Mariah then sings about how she should have seen the signs of betrayal right from the start. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being vulnerable and how it led to heartbreak, and she repeats this feeling in the final lines.


One can also observe the overall mood of the song is melancholic, and the melody of the chorus is quite impressive. The simple piano notes, coupled with Mariah's emotive vocals, make Vulnerability a beautifully haunting song. The lyrics are a reflection of the personal experiences that Mariah Carey encountered during the early 90s when she and Tommy Mottola were going through a divorce. Mariah acknowledged that she wrote a fair share of sad songs during that period to reveal her emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Why
The singer is expressing confusion about the actions of the person they are addressing.


Oh why (oh why)
The repetition of 'oh why' emphasizes the singer's frustration and disbelief at the situation.


Did (did)
The singer questions the motives and reasons behind the other person's actions.


Ooh whoah
This interjection expresses the emotional pain the artist is feeling in this situation.


I should have known
The artist is reflecting on their own naivety and lack of insight in the situation.


That you'd
The singer is emphasizing that they were aware of the possibility of the other person's actions.


Right from the start
The singer is acknowledging that they were aware of the other person's potential actions from the beginning of the relationship.


That you'd
The artist repeats this phrase to emphasize the inevitability of the other person's actions.


Go and break
The artist is accusing the other person of causing emotional harm and pain deliberately.


Knowing I was
The artist emphasizes that the other person was fully aware of the artist's emotional vulnerability.


My heart
The singer's use of 'my heart' is metaphorical, representing their emotional wellbeing and the love and trust they placed in the other person.


Knowing I was
The artist repeats this phrase to further emphasize the other person's knowledge of the artist's vulnerability.


So vulnerable
The singer acknowledges their emotional fragility and susceptibility to pain, and highlights the cruel nature of the other person's actions.


Oh
This interjection is used to express intense emotional pain and frustration.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARIAH CAREY, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS

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