The Art of Letting Go
Mariah Carey
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I’m making a statement of my own opinion Just a brief little reminder to help myself remember I no longer live in your dominion (no no no no, no no no ooh) You’re just trifling, nothing more than a liability Gotta bundle all your possessions Outside the kitchen window right now Letting go Letting go ain’t easy Oh, it’s just exceedingly hurtful ‘cause somebody you used to know It’s flinging your world around And they watch, as you’re falling down, down, down Falling down, baby Evidently your words were merely lies Reverberating in my ears And the echo won’t subside There’s deep deep loss of hope And the anger burns in me I hope you don’t get no ideas ’bout re-uniting baby ‘cause that’s the last thing I truly need Your destiny is too much to be believed, so Go to MiMi on your contacts Press delete Letting go ain’t easy Oh, it’s just exceedingly hurtful ‘cause somebody you used to know It’s flinging your world around And they watch, as you’re falling down Down, down, down Baby letting go, baby letting go Ain’t easy, easy Baby letting go, baby letting go (woah) Ain’t easy, ain’t easy, no Baby letting go, it ain’t easy Oh ‘cause somebody you used to know It’s flinging your world around And you know what? They watch (watch) As you’re falling (falling) As you’re falling (falling) Down Fall It ain’t easy baby
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Written by: Rodney Roy Jerkins, Mariah Carey
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"The Art of Letting Go" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. It was initially released as the second single from her fourteenth studio album "Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse" on November 11, 2013.
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Song ProductionThe song was written by Mariah Carey and Rodney Jerkins, popularly known as Darkchild. They also collaborated on the production of the song.
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Genre ClassificationThis song falls under the category of R&B and soul genres, typical to many of Carey's songs. The song's tone is noted for its slow and steady progression, embodying the essence of Carey's powerful vocals.
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Theme of the SongIn "The Art of Letting Go," Mariah Carey pours out her emotions about saying goodbye not just to a lover, but also to the memories, the pain, and all the experiences associated with that individual. It addresses the healing that comes from accepting, moving on, and therefore, the art of letting go.
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Song ReceptionAlthough the song didn’t make it to the top charts, it was appreciated by critics for Carey's vocal performance, emotive lyrics, and its 90s retro style.
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Facebook PremiereMariah Carey uniquely premiered "The Art of Letting Go" on Facebook. It was one of the first times an artist premiered a single on a social media platform, indicating Carey's willingness to embrace novel promotional techniques.
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Correction of RecordingAfter some fans noticed a slight vocal issue in the song, Carey released another corrected version of the song. It showed just how dedicated she is to her craft and ensuring her fans get the best music from her.
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Live PerformancesMariah Carey performed "The Art of Letting Go" live for the first time on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on December 4, 2013.
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Absence from the AlbumDespite being a promotional release for her album "Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse," the song was later dropped from the official album tracklist.
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Personal Level LyricsIn interviews, Carey has mentioned that "The Art of Letting Go" holds a particular significance for her, reflecting some personal experiences of her life, making the song more heartfelt and emotionally potent.
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