Always Be My Baby
Mariah Carey
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We were as one babe For a moment in time And it seemed everlasting That you would always be mine Now you wanna be free So I'm letting you fly 'Cause I know in my heart babe Our love will never die You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby I ain't gonna cry no And I won't beg you to stay If you're determined to leave boy I will not stand in your way But inevitably You'll be back again 'Cause you know in your heart babe Our love will never end, no You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby I know that you'll be back boy When your days and your nights get a little bit colder I know that you'll be right back baby Oh baby believe me it's only a matter of time, time You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby You'll always be a part of me I'm part of you indefinitely Boy don't you know you can't escape me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby And we'll linger on Time can't erase a feeling this strong No way you're never gonna shake me Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
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Written by: Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Lonnie Seal, Mariah Carey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"Always Be My Baby" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifth studio album, "Daydream," released on March 9, 1996, by Columbia Records.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, becoming Carey's 11th chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100, where it spent two weeks at the top.
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CertificationThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it Platinum, denoting shipments of over one million units in the United States.
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Songwriting CreditsCarey co-wrote and co-produced the song with Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal Jr.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Carey's own personal experiences and her belief in the power of destiny and soul mate connections.
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Genre"Always Be My Baby" is an R&B and pop song with influences of hip-hop and a resemblance to Carey's earlier works.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Carey herself, making it the third video she directed. It is set in a summer camp, giving a nostalgic vibe of youthful first love.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including David Cook, who won the seventh season of the TV show "American Idol", have covered the song.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its lyrics and Carey's vocal performance.
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Legacy"Always Be My Baby" remains a fan favorite and is often included in Carey's tour setlists. It is considered one of her signature songs and is regularly played on radio today.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in several films and TV shows, further cementing its place in popular culture.
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Billboard Awards"Always Be My Baby" won the Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year in 1996.
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Year-End ChartsThe song also ended up at number five on the Billboard Year-End Chart in 1996.
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