“We Belong Together” is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. It was released as the second single from her tenth studio album, “The Emancipation of Mimi,” in 2005. The song was written by Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, and Johntá Austin, with production handled by Carey and Dupri.
“We Belong Together” is a mid-tempo R&B and pop ballad that features Carey’s signature vocal range and melismatic singing style. The lyrics of the song convey themes of lost love, longing, and regret. It became one of Mariah Carey’s biggest hits and is often considered one of her signature songs.
The song was a massive commercial success, spending 14 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of the longest-running number-one singles in the history of the chart. It received critical acclaim and earned several award nominations and wins, including Grammy Awards. The song’s success played a significant role in revitalizing Mariah Carey’s career.
“We Belong Together” remains a fan favorite and is frequently performed by Mariah Carey during her live concerts. It has also been covered and sampled by various artists over the years, solidifying its place as a classic in contemporary R&B and pop music.
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Lyrics
When you left, I lost a part of me
It’s still so hard to believe
Come back, baby, please
‘Cause we belong together
Haha, remix, Desert StormUh-uh, yo, show your respect whenever you hear me or see me
(This is the emancipation of Mimi)
Hot like the real fever, the real diva
So successful, yet, still so eager
No matter what they say, it’s on forever
(It’s our time right now) More than ever
(To the death) We gon’ get it on together
And M.C., you know we belong together, come onI lost a part of me
When you left, boy, can’t you see?
Boy, come back, baby, please
‘Cause we belong together
Who am I gon’ lean on when times get rough?
Who’s gon’ talk to me ’til the sun comes up?
Who’s gon’ take your place, there ain’t nobody there
Oh, baby, baby, we belong togetherI only think of you on two occasions
That’s day and night (Oh-oh)
I’d go for broke if I could be with you
Only you can make it right, make it right, make it rightWe belong together like the sun in the summertime
Bounce in a lemon range (Skip in a hummer lime)
(P and kiss, in and out) Mariah on the other line
Baby, I’ma come back (Believe it’ll come a time)
(We belong together like peanut butter and jelly)
Februaries and skellies, after parties and tellies
(Feeling you in my stomach like you a part of my belly)
Baby, I’ma come back with every part of you readyBaby, I lost a part of me
When you left, boy, can’t you see?
Boy, come back, baby, please
‘Cause we belong together
Who am I gon’ lean on when times get rough?
Who’s gon’ talk to me ’til the sun comes up?
Who’s gon’ take your place, there ain’t nobody there
Oh, baby, baby, we belong togetherI can’t sleep at night when you are on my mind
Bobby Womack’s on the radio
Singing to me, “If you think you’re lonely now, wait until tonight”
Boy, I’m feeling all out of my element, throwing things, crying
Tryin’ to figure out where the hell I went wrong
The pain reflected in this song
Ain’t even half of what I’m feeling inside
I need you, need you back in my life, baby (Let’s go)You gonna need a shoulder to cry on
Classic Mustang Cobra to ride on
Past is the past, just let it be bygones
Matter of fact, I know a fly song that we could vibe on
Let’s get it straight
If it’s the six or the quarter to eight
(Then I’m throwing Babyface or Shy on)
Yeah and Kiss, Ghost and MC
Get close and toast to the diva and MC’s
(Uh, the trees will blow)
(Big cups of Pino Grigio) Take it easy, though
(We belong together, we know that)
(Now I think that it’s ’bout time we show that)
(Even though every moment won’t be a Kodak) Naw
(Sometimes we argue, I spaz out, grab my bozak)
(Come back not ’cause I have to, I want to)
(And naw, I don’t just wanna have you, I want you, uh)I lost a part of me
When you left boy, can’t you see?
Boy, come back, baby, please
‘Cause we belong together
Who am I gon’ lean on when times get rough?
Who’s gon’ talk to me ’til the sun comes up?
Who’s gon’ take your place, there ain’t nobody there
Oh, baby, baby, we belong togetherThis is, the Desert Storm remix, haha (We belong together)
(Oh baby, baby, we belong together)
DJ Clue, Desert Storm (Oh, come back, baby, please)
(We belong together) MC
(Oh, come back, baby, please) Woo
(Is it so hard to believe?) (We belong together)
We back, baby
(Ooh yes, ooh baby, we belong together)
(We belong together)