Side Effects
Mariah Carey, Young Jeezy
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It's M.C. And Y.J. Another hit, okay We lookin' fine, takin' off Saw us on a runway On any given Sunday Monday, Tuesday (haha) They try to confuse me I never let 'em use me I was a girl, you was a man I was too young to understand I was naive, I just believed Everything that you told me Said you were strong, protecting me Then I found out that you were weak Keeping me there under your thumb 'Cause you were scared that I'd become much More than you could handle Shining like a chandelier That decorated every room Inside this private hell we built And I dealt with it like a kid I wished I could fly away but instead I kept my tears inside 'cause I knew if I Started I'd keep cryin' for the rest of my Life with you I finally built up the strength To walk away don't regret it But I still live with the side effects Wakin' up scared some nights Still dreamin' 'bout the violent times Still a little protective 'bout the people That I let inside Still a little defensive Thinkin' folks be tryin' to run my life Still a little depressed Inside I fake a smile and deal with the Side effects Side effects Side effects Side effects Vacant inside no one was there Couldn't be real, had to keep quiet Once in a while put up a fight It's just too much night after night After a while I would just lie You were dead wrong said you were right Did what I could just to survive Couldn't believe this was my life Flickering like a candle Doin' my best to handle Sleepin with the enemy Aware that he was smothering Every last part of me So I broke away and finally Found the strength to breathe I kept my tears inside 'cause I knew if I Started I'd keep cryin' for the rest of my Life with you I finally built up the strength To walk away don't regret it But I still live with the side effects Wakin' up scared some nights Still dreamin' 'bout the violent times Still a little protective 'bout the people That I let inside Still a little defensive Thinkin' folks be tryin' to run my life Still a little depressed Inside I fake a smile and deal with the Side effects Side effects Side effects Side effects Hey Magnifico or should I say Magnificent? Ain't nothing worth your happiness And I ain't caring who you're with Misery love company so we ain't tryin' to hang with y'all Hurt you if you let 'em in Gotta keep your circle small Keep tryin' to play I tell him I ain't blowin' tho Think they want me outta here I tell 'em I ain't goin' tho Side effects be drowsiness Loneliness How is this? I think the call it hateration What can you prescribe for this? Forgive but I can't forget it Everyday I deal with this I live with the side effects But I ain't gon let them get the best of me Forgive but I can't forget Everyday I deal with this I live with the side effects But I ain't gon let them get the best of me I kept my tears inside 'cause I knew if I Started I'd keep cryin' for the rest of my Life with you I finally built up the strength To walk away don't regret it But I still live with the side effects Wakin' up scared some nights Still dreamin' 'bout the violent times Still a little protective 'bout the people That I let inside Still a little defensive Thinkin' folks be tryin' to run my life Still a little depressed Inside I fake a smile and deal with the Side effects Side effects Side effects Side effects
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Written by: JAY JENKINS, CRYSTAL JOHNSON, MARIAH CAREY, SCOTT STORCH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Release and Placement"Side Effects" is a song from the American singer Mariah Carey's eleventh studio album, "E=MC²," released in 2008.
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CollaborationsThe song features American rapper Young Jeezy.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Carey herself, along with Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, Crystal Johnson and Nash for RedZone Entertainment.
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Genre and StyleThe track is primarily R&B with traces of pop, and features Carey's signature vocal acrobatics along with a rap section by Young Jeezy.
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Lyrical Theme"Side Effects" is known for its deeply personal lyrics, which talk about the emotional and psychological aftermath of an abusive relationship. Many fans and critics believe she is referring to her first marriage with Tommy Mottola.
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Reception and ReviewsMusic critics generally gave positive reviews to the song, praising its production and Mariah's candid, open lyrics.
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Music VideoDespite being a fan favourite, "Side Effects" was not released as a single, and thus, there's no official music video for the song.
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Live PerformancesCarey performed the song live during some of her concerts, with a notable performance during the "Mariah Carey: Live in Concert" in Indonesia in 2018.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Side Effects" was not released as a single and did not get a chance to chart on its own, the album "E=MC²" peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 and was generally successful worldwide.
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Legacy"Side Effects" is often cited as a fan favourite and stands as a powerful commentary on the toll of toxic relationships.
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