Can't Let Go
Mariah Carey
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There you are holding her hand I am lost Dying to understand Didn't I cherish you right Don't you know you were my life Even though I try I can't let go Something in your eyes Captured my soul And every night I see you in my dreams You're all I know I can't let go Just cast aside You don't even know I'm alive You just walk on by Don't care to see me cry And here I am Still holding on I can't accept My world is gone, no no Even though I try I can't let go Something in your eyes Captured my soul And every night I see you in my dreams You're all I know I can't let go Do you even realize the sorrow I have inside Everyday of my life Do you know the way it feels When all you have just dies I try and try to deny that I need you But still you remain on my mind No I just can't get you out of my mind I never can say goodbye 'Cause every night I see you in my dreams You're all I know I can't let you go Even though I try I can't let go Something in your eyes Captured my soul And every night I see you in my dreams You're all I know I can't let go
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Written by: WALTER AFANASIEFF, MARIAH CAREY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Date and Album"Can't Let Go" by Mariah Carey was released in 1991 as the second single from Carey's second album, "Emotions."
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Billboard AchievementThe song peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, unable to dethrone "Black or White" by Michael Jackson.
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Carey's First Non-Number-One SingleAfter her debut, each of Mariah Carey's lead singles had reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 until "Can't Let Go." Even though it was very successful, it ended her streak of number-one hits.
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Songwriters"Can't Let Go" was written by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff, who would go on to pen many more of Carey's successful hits.
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Song ThemeThe song’s lyrical content deals with the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship, and it's one of Carey's more popular ballads.
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Music Video DirectorThe elaborate music video for "Can't Let Go" was directed by Jim Sonzero.
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Grammy NominationDespite its lack of a number-one spot, "Can't Let Go" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Can't Let Go" has been covered by several artists, evident of its enduring popularity.
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Slow Jam" StyleMusically, "Can't Let Go" is a slow jam with influence from R&B, pop, and soul genres.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Carey's powerful vocals and the song's emotional lyrical content.
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Live PerformancesMariah Carey often includes "Can't Let Go" in her concert setlists, showing the song's relevance and continued popularity in her discography.
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