GTFO

Mariah Carey

About GTFO

"GTFO" (an abbreviation for "Get the fuck out") is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey. On September 13, 2018, Epic Records released it as the first promotional single from Carey's fifteenth studio album Caution. "GTFO" was written by Carey, Bibi Bourelly, Porter Robinson, Paul "Nineteen85" Jeffries and Jordan Manswell, with the latter two also producing the song. It samples Porter Robinson's 2014 song "Goodbye to a World" from his debut album Worlds (2014).


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2018
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How 'bout you?
How 'bout you?

You took my love for granted
You left me lost and disenchanted
Bulldoze my heart as if you planned it
My prince was so unjustly handsome

Who was a knight in shining armor?
I could've sworn you loved me harder
Might as well down this Caymus bottle
I ain't the type to play the martyr

How 'bout you get the f*ck out?
How 'bout you get the f*ck out?
Get the f*ck out
(How 'bout you) take your tings and be on your merry way
Fly off with a wink, bye bye baby
How about you scusez me, let me call your valet
(You just) take your tings and be on your merry way

My friends all saw it in your eyes
They told me once, they told me twice
I looked beyond all the signs
I guess fool's love makes you blind, ay

Who was a knight in shining armor?
(You, you, you)
I coulda swore you loved me harder
(You, you, you)
Might as well down this Caymus bottle
(You, you, you)
I ain't the type to play the martyr

How 'bout you get the f*ck out? (how about)
How 'bout you get the f*ck out?
How about you get the f*ck out?
(How 'bout you) take your tings and be on your merry way
(How 'bout you) fly off with a wink, bye bye, baby
How about you scusez me, let me call your valet
(How 'bout you) take your tings and be on your merry way
How 'bout you get the f*ck out?
(F*ck out, f*ck out)

Don't tell me these lies when you're bluffing
How 'bout you get the f*ck out?
Go stay at your friend's house or something
Don't mean to be rude, but take your shit and leave
(How 'bout you)
Go stay at your friend's house or something
(How 'bout you)
Go and stay with your homeboy, he was talking too
(How 'bout you)
I ain't tryna be rude, but you're lucky
(How 'bout you)
I kicked your ass out last weekend

(How 'bout you) take your things and be on your merry way
(How 'bout you) fly off with a wink
Bye bye, baby

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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Written by: Mariah Carey, Badrilla Bourelly, Paul Jeffries, Jordan Manswell, Porter Robinson

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"GTFO" was officially released on September 13, 2018, by Epic Records as a promotional single from Mariah Carey's 15th studio album "Caution."
Chart Performance
Despite not released as an official single, "GTFO" still managed to chart in some countries. It peaked at number six on the US R&B Digital Songs Sales chart and charted within the top 100 in Scotland and Hungary.
Production Team
The song was produced by Mariah Carey and Canadian producer Nineteen85, who's worked with artists like Drake and Jennifer Hudson.
Concept and Writing
"GTFO" is written in F minor and Carey uses her frequently noted whistle register during subtle background vocals. The song uses the abbreviation GTFO, which stands for "Get The Fuck Out".
Music Video
The music video for "GTFO" was directed by Sarah McColgan, released one day after the single on September 14, 2018. In it, Carey appears in various lingerie outfits throughout a luxurious house.
Critical Response
Critics praised Carey's vocal performance in "GTFO", and some lauded her for maintaining her signature sound while incorporating more modern R&B elements.
Backstory
According to Carey, the song was intended as a "fun and lighthearted" way of releasing a song prior to the album's lead single "With You". It was not intended as a lead single.
Use of Sampling
"GTFO" samples "Goodbye to a World", a song by Porter Robinson. The song's tune has been used to create a break-up anthem.
Length of Song
"GTFO" runs for 3 minutes and 27 seconds, making it a relatively short song for Carey, who is known for sometimes releasing songs that extend over the four-minute mark.
Streaming Performance
As of 2021, the song has garnered over 50 million plays on Spotify, indicating its popularity among Carey's fans around the globe.

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