Fantasy
O.D.B. Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Talking sweet and looking fine
I get kinda hectic inside
Mmm, baby I'm so into you
Darling, if you only knew
All the things that flow through my mind
But it's just a sweet sweet fantasy baby
You come and you take me
It's so deep in my daydreams
But it's just a sweet, sweet fantasy baby
Images of rapture
Creep into me slowly
As you're going to my head
And my heart beats faster
When you take me over
Time and time and time again
But it's just a sweet sweet fantasy baby
When I close my eyes
You come and you take me
It's so deep in my daydreams
But it's just a sweet, sweet fantasy baby
Sweet sweet fantasy baby
When I close my eyes
You come and you take me
It's so deep in my daydreams
But it's just a sweet, sweet fantasy baby
I'm in heaven
With my boyfriend
My laughing boyfriend
There's no beginning
And there is no end
Feels like I'm dreaming
But I'm not sleeping
Sweet sweet fantasy baby
When I close my eyes
You come and you take me
It's so deep in my daydreams
But it's just a sweet, sweet fantasy baby
Sweet sweet fantasy baby
When I close my eyes
You come and you take me
It's so deep in my daydreams
But it's just a sweet, sweet fantasy baby
Sweet sweet fantasy baby
Sweet sweet fantasy baby
The lyrics to Mariah Carey's "Fantasy" tell a story of the singer's infatuation with a man who walks by her every night. She describes feeling "hectic" inside and being "so into" him. The chorus explains that while this may be a sweet fantasy, it's not real, saying "but it's just a sweet sweet fantasy baby." She follows this up with lyrics detailing her daydreams about the man taking her over "time and time again," and how she feels like she's in heaven with her "laughing boyfriend." The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the phrase "sweet sweet fantasy baby."
The lyrics convey Mariah Carey's desire for a man who she describes as "talking sweet and looking fine." Her infatuation with him is expressed through the lyrics' use of descriptive terms, such as being "hectic" and "into" him. However, the chorus reveals that this is just a fantasy and not a reality. The lyrics tie together the themes of infatuation and fantasies, suggesting that while they may be pleasurable, they are not sustainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, when you walk by every night
Every time you walk by, my heart flutters with excitement.
Talking sweet and looking fine
Your kind words and attractive appearance make me melt.
I get kinda hectic inside
My feelings become overwhelming and chaotic.
Mmm, baby I'm so into you
I am deeply attracted and infatuated with you.
Darling, if you only knew
If only you knew the intensity of my feelings for you.
All the things that flow through my mind
My thoughts are consumed by thoughts of you.
But it's just a sweet sweet fantasy baby
Despite my intense feelings, this is just a dream and not reality.
When I close my eyes
My imagination takes over.
You come and you take me
In my daydreams, you are the one who sweeps me off my feet.
It's so deep in my daydreams
My fantasies are all-encompassing and vivid.
Images of rapture
Thoughts of ecstasy and intense pleasure.
Creep into me slowly
These thoughts and feelings build up over time and become overwhelming.
As you're going to my head
Thoughts of you consume my mind and take over my thoughts.
And my heart beats faster
You make my heart race with excitement and anticipation.
When you take me over
In my fantasies, you are the one who brings me to a state of pure ecstasy.
Time and time and time again
This fantasy repeats itself over and over again in my mind.
I'm in heaven
In my mind, I am in a state of pure bliss and ecstasy.
With my boyfriend
In my daydream, you are my ideal partner and love interest.
My laughing boyfriend
You bring joy and laughter to my life in my imaginary relationship.
There's no beginning
This fantasy has been ongoing and never had a starting point.
And there is no end
This fantasy has no foreseeable end in my mind.
Feels like I'm dreaming
This fantasy seems too good to be true.
But I'm not sleeping
While I am not asleep, my thoughts and imagination take me to another place.
Sweet sweet fantasy baby
This is my ideal fantasy and my perfect dream world.
Sweet sweet fantasy baby
My thoughts are consumed by this perfect fantasy.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE HALL, MARIAH CAREY, CHRIS FRANTZ, TINA WEYMOUTH, ADRIAN BELEW, STEVEN J.C. STANLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yuchube7325
Some history for ya'll who don't know, or need to be reminded about why this song (and Mariah Carey) are so incredibly iconic:
Rappers and Pop stars? In 2016, such a notion doesn’t seemed too far-fetched, right? In fact it's the freakin' norm. But in 1995, this was damn near scandalous. When Mariah wanted to get Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan to feature on Fantasy, her label (Sony) and her husband at the time (Tommy Mottola, Sony Exec.), both gagged. But somehow they let it happen.
However, fans of R&B, hip-hop and the like were floored. Never before had the genre (hip-hop) been embraced in such a big way by a “pop star.” And that very September, Mariah Carey forever changed the face of “pop music.”
It’s true, she didn’t invent the rap/sung collaboration, but she definitely pioneered it and made it mainstream. She made it work and it was an undeniable hit. Fantasy was #1 everywhere, on every chart, and became the first song by a female artist to ever debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 where it spent 8 consecutive weeks.
So before there was Beyonce & Jay-Z, Rihanna & Drake, Taylor & Kendrick, Jlo & Pitbull or Katy & Juicy J, there was Mariah featuring O.D.B - You're welcome.
There is now a category at the Grammy Awards (the first of which Mariah should have won) for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration - You're welcome Grammys.
So pervasive is this style of music now that pop stars often release rapper-assisted singles (Rihanna) to increase their chances of a hit.
So next time you say or think that Mariah is trying to "stay relevant" by collaborating with rappers, just remember - she was first.
@jessicaluper912
My little brother was killed in 1996. He loved Mariah. Sometimes I play her and remember him. R.I.P
@directorclarkmonroe
Jessica Luper is my condolences
@luanllluan
So sorry.
@tophbeifong2135
Jessica Luper awww I’m so sorry. Rest In Peace to your bro.
@Boom12
Keep strong. Rest in peace to your bro.
@wildcat_savage96-33
Clark Monroe Productions my condolences
@errtime2010
No other combination like this until this day, the cuteness of Mariah and the goofy roughness of ODB. Legends never die, they never will!
@psychesoap
She knew him as a Young Dirty
@stutt530
Your comment gave me chills 😍
@dotcomGone
Lol "goofy roughness". The man, may or may not have been on some drugs at the time.