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)
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Mariah Carey Lyrics
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If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
It's a long, road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time you'll find the way
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you
The lyrics of Mariah Carey's song "Hero" are an ode to the strength and resilience that lies within every individual. Carey encourages listeners to look inside their hearts and souls for the answer to their troubles, to cast aside their fears and find the hero within themselves. According to the lyrics, this hero has the strength to carry on, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Carey acknowledges that sometimes it can feel like a long road when facing the world alone, but the key to overcoming this feeling of loneliness is to search within oneself for love and to let go of the emptiness that burdens them. Carey believes that by holding on and pushing past these difficult moments, one can find their way and ultimately become their own hero.
The message of the song is universal and has been resonating with listeners for over two decades. It is a powerful reminder that no matter how difficult life can be, there is always hope and strength to be found within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a hero
Within every person, there is potential for greatness.
If you look inside your heart
By examining your own motivations and feelings, you can tap into your strength.
You don't have to be afraid
Fear is an obstacle to be overcome, not an inevitability.
Of what you are
Acceptance of oneself is the first step to unlocking potential.
There's an answer
Solutions to problems can come from within.
If you reach into your soul
By searching for deeper meaning, you can find answers within yourself.
And the sorrow that you know
Pain and suffering can be a driving force for growth and change.
Will melt away
With introspection and self-discovery, emotional burdens can be lifted.
And then a hero comes along
When someone finds their inner strength, they become capable of greatness.
With the strength to carry on
The ability to persevere through hardships is a defining characteristic of a hero.
And you cast your fears aside
Overcoming fear is a crucial step towards success.
And you know you can survive
Belief in oneself is a necessary ingredient for achievement.
So when you feel like hope is gone
In moments of despair, it's important to remember that things can get better.
Look inside you and be strong
Self-reliance and self-confidence are key elements of heroism.
And you'll finally see the truth
When someone discovers their inner hero, they gain a sense of clarity and purpose.
That a hero lies in you
Every person is capable of achieving greatness and becoming a hero.
It's a long, road
The path to success is not easy or short.
When you face the world alone
It can be very challenging to overcome obstacles by oneself.
No one reaches out a hand
In times of need, it can feel like people are not offering support.
For you to hold
Physical support is not always available, but inner strength can be relied upon.
You can find love
By looking within oneself, individuals can find the love and support they need to succeed.
If you search within yourself
Personal growth and self-awareness are essential components of success.
And the emptiness you felt
By tapping into inner strengths, feelings of emptiness and loneliness can be overcome.
Will disappear
Through personal growth and self-discovery, negative emotions can be replaced with positivity and hope.
Lord knows
Acknowledging a higher power can provide strength and clarity.
Dreams are hard to follow
Aspirations can be difficult to realize and require hard work and dedication.
But don't let anyone
Others may try to tear someone down, but it's important to not let them derail one's dreams.
Tear them away
Determination and resilience are key in the face of adversity.
Hold on
Perseverance is crucial in achieving success.
There will be tomorrow
Even if today is difficult, there is always the hope for a better tomorrow.
In time you'll find the way
With dedication and effort, the path to success will become clear.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARIAH CAREY, WALTER AFANASIEFF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
It's a long road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And that emptiness you felt
Will disappear
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you, oh, oh
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away, hey yeah
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time you'll find the way
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
That a hero lies in you
Mmm, that a hero lies in you
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Don't worry . You're not only one listening to this masterpiece in February 2024 .
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I went to bed feeling so hopeless about life, like there’s nothing good for me to look forward to, but I woke up from sleep with this song singing in me, I haven’t heard or listen to this for years now, when I listened to it tears fell down my eyes, overwhelmed by God’s love who put the song in my heart that morning. Can’t thank and praise Jesus enough.
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