Someday
Mariah Carey
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You were so blind to let me go You had it all but did not know No one you'll find will ever be Closer to all your dreams than me Believing the grass would be greener You told yourself "I just don't need her now" But I know you'll soon discover You're never satisfied with any other Someday ooh someday The one you gave away will be the only one you're wishing for Someday hey hey Boy you're gonna pay 'cause baby I'm the one who's keeping score You'll change your mind and call my name Soon as you find they're all the same And when you find yourself alone Don't come back crying You should have known Believe me I'm not pretending It's not hard to predict This ending now 'Cause I know you'll soon discover You're needing me in spite of all the others Someday ooh someday The one you gave away will be the only one you're wishing for Someday hey hey Boy you're gonna pay 'cause baby I'm the one who's keeping score Someday ooh someday The one you gave away will be the only one you're wishing for Someday hey hey Boy you're gonna pay 'cause baby I'm the one who's keeping score Maybe now you just can't conceive That there will ever come a time when you're cold and lonely Baby, how could you ever believe That another could replace me, the one and only But when your down in your time of need And you're thinking that you might be coming back to own me Just think again 'cause I won't need your love anymore! (Someday) Someday ooh someday The one you gave away will be the only one you're wishing for Someday hey hey Boy you're gonna pay 'cause baby I'm the one who's keeping score Someday ooh someday The one you gave away will be the only one you're wishing for Someday hey hey Boy you're gonna pay 'cause baby I'm the one who's keeping score Someday ooh someday The one you gave away will be the only one you're wishing for Someday hey hey Boy you're gonna pay 'cause baby I'm the one who's keeping score
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Written by: Mariah Carey, Ben Margulies
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Abkco Music Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Year of Release"Someday" by Mariah Carey was released on November 15, 1990, as part of her debut self-titled studio album.
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Commercial SuccessThe song achieved commercial success by reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming her third consecutive number one there.
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Song Genre"Someday" is primarily categorized as a dance-pop song, infused with new jack swing—a popular music genre during the late '80s and early '90s.
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Production and SongwritingMariah Carey co-wrote "Someday" with Ben Margulies. Carey and Margulies also co-produced the song along with Ric Wake.
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Music VideoIts music video, directed by Larry Jordan, features Carey's classmate from her high school days pursuing her, reflecting the song's lyrics about an ex-lover who will regret leaving her.
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Grammy Nomination"Someday" earned a nomination at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards in 1991 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, marking Carey's first Grammy nomination in her career.
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Chart Performance WorldwideApart from its success in the U.S., the song also charted well internationally, reaching top ten in several countries, including UK, Canada, and New Zealand.
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Live PerformancesMariah has performed "Someday" on various television shows including the "The Arsenio Hall Show," "Soul Train," and during the 1991 Grammy Awards.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists and bands, including Nickelodeon star Emma Roberts for her debut album “Unfabulous and More” (2005).
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Critic ReviewsSome critics praised "Someday" for its upbeat tone and catchy chorus, while others noticed its departure from the ballads that Carey became famous for, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
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