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Mariah Carey (feat. Young Jeezy) Lyrics

It's M.C. And Y.J.
Mariah Carey and Young Jeezy have teamed up to make another hit.

Another hit, okay
This song is likely to be just as successful as their previous collaborations.

We lookin' fine, takin' off
They are confident and ready to take on the world.

Saw us on a runway
They are so popular that people are watching them wherever they go.

On any given Sunday
Their fame is consistent and they are always in demand.

Monday, Tuesday (haha)
Their fame is so constant that they can even make a joke about it.

They try to confuse me
People try to manipulate or deceive Mariah, but she keeps her guard up.

I never let 'em use me
Mariah Carey refuses to let others take advantage of her.

I was a girl, you was a man
Mariah was young and vulnerable, while the other person in the relationship was much older and supposedly more mature.

I was too young to understand
Mariah's age made her naive and lacking in experience.

I was naive, I just believed
Mariah was easily convinced by the other person's words and actions.

Everything that you told me
Mariah trusted the other person more than she should have.

Said you were strong, protecting me
The other person claimed to be strong and able to take care of Mariah.

Then I found out that you were weak
The truth was revealed and the other person was not as strong or capable as they claimed to be.

Keeping me there under your thumb
The other person kept Mariah under their control and influence.

'Cause you were scared that I'd become much
The other person was threatened by the possibility of Mariah surpassing them in some way.

More than you could handle
The other person was not able to keep up with Mariah's growth and success.

Shining like a chandelier
Mariah is successful and beautiful, like a dazzling chandelier that lights up a room.

That decorated every room
Mariah's talent and success was everywhere and noticeable.

Inside this private hell we built
The relationship between Mariah and the other person became a nightmare and a burden.

And I dealt with it like a kid
Mariah wasn't equipped to handle the situation in a mature way.

I wished I could fly away but instead
Mariah wanted to escape, but was unable to do so easily.

I kept my tears inside 'cause I knew if I
Mariah refused to show weakness and kept her emotions hidden.

Started I'd keep cryin' for the rest of my
Mariah knew that if she started crying, she wouldn't be able to stop.

Life with you I finally built up the strength
Mariah was able to gain the courage to leave the other person behind and move on with her life.

To walk away don't regret it
Mariah has no regrets about leaving the other person and the toxic relationship behind.

But I still live with the side effects
Even though she's moved on, Mariah still has lingering emotional effects from the relationship.

Wakin' up scared some nights
Mariah still has nightmares and anxiety about her past experiences.

Still dreamin' 'bout the violent times
Mariah can't escape the traumatic memories of her past.

Still a little protective 'bout the people
Mariah is cautious about who she lets into her life, due to her past experiences.

That I let inside
Mariah is wary about who she allows into her inner circle.

Still a little defensive
Mariah is on guard and ready to protect herself from any potential threats.

Thinkin' folks be tryin' to run my life
Mariah is paranoid about people trying to control or manipulate her in various ways.

Still a little depressed
Mariah still struggles with negative emotions due to her past experiences.

Inside I fake a smile and deal with the
Even when she's struggling, Mariah puts on a façade of happiness and tries to cope with her emotions.

Hey Magnifico or should I say Magnificent?
Young Jeezy is addressing someone (possibly a former partner) sarcastically, using exaggeratedly complimentary names.

Ain't nothing worth your happiness
Young Jeezy is advising someone to prioritize their own happiness above anything else.

And I ain't caring who you're with
Young Jeezy doesn't care about who the person is currently dating or with.

Misery love company so we ain't tryin' to hang with y'all
Young Jeezy and Mariah don't want to associate with unhappy or negative people.

Hurt you if you let 'em in
People can hurt you if you let them get close and manipulate you.

Gotta keep your circle small
It's important to keep your inner circle of friends and acquaintances limited and carefully chosen.

Keep tryin' to play
People keep trying to manipulate or deceive Mariah, but she's too smart for their games.

I tell him I ain't blowin' tho
Mariah isn't interested in entertaining someone's advances or following their lead.

Think they want me outta here
People are jealous of Mariah's success and want to see her fail.

I tell 'em I ain't goin' tho
Mariah is determined to keep going and succeed despite the obstacles in her way.

Side effects be drowsiness
The emotional aftermath of a toxic relationship can be exhausting and draining.

Loneliness
One of the side effects of a toxic relationship is feeling lonely and isolated.

How is this?
Mariah is questioning the negative effects that this relationship has had on her.

I think the call it hateration
Mariah thinks that people who are negative and bring her down are just haters.

What can you prescribe for this?
Mariah is asking if there's anything that can fix the emotional scars that she's dealing with from her past relationship.

Forgive but I can't forget it
Mariah has tried to forgive the other person, but can't forget what they did to her.

Everyday I deal with this
Mariah is faced with the negative effects of her past relationship on a daily basis.

But I ain't gon let them get the best of me
Mariah is not going to let the negative effects of her past relationship control or destroy her.