Crybaby
Mariah Carey
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Yo, what's happenin'? What you're cryin' for? You know you look too damn good to be cryin' Come here Holla at a player Dpg style Ya know, ya know When I think of our untimely end And everything we could have been I cry, baby I cry Okay so it's 5 am and I still can't sleep Took some medicine but it's not working Someone's clinging to me and it's bittersweet 'Cause he's head over heels but it ain't that deep I finally changed my number got a different pager Then last Saturday your cousin called to say you're Trying to reach me, probably because you see that I'm with someone new Late at night like a little child Wandering around alone in my new friend's home On my tippy toes, so that he won't know I still cry baby over you and me (Baby don't cry) Sipping Bailey's Cream, by the stereo Trying to find relief on the radio (ah, what's up?) I'm suppressing the tears, but they start to flow 'Cause the next song I hear is the song I wrote When we first got together early that September I can't bear to listen so I might as well drift In the kitchen pour another glass or two and try to forget you (ya know, ya know) Late at night like a little child Wandering around alone in my new friend's home On my tippy toes, so that he won't know I still cry baby over you and me (Baby don't cry) Baby here me when I say Let that man be on his way Don't even waste your time and worry 'bout how he handle things Baby here me when I say A playa feeling good today You know you're too fly to even waste your time Watch how I handle things Man you's a fool for this But on the real dog I'm cool with this We doing this D-o double G Z-Y Kiss the girls and make them cry Late at night like a little child (I'm like a little child) (dry your eyes) Wandering around alone in my new friend's home (nah baby don't cry) On my tippy toes, so that he won't know (baby don't cry) I still cry baby over you and me (dry your eyes) Late at night like a little child (why is it bothering him and why ?) Walkin' around (you know you're too fly to be crying) In my new friend's home On my tippy toes (on my tippy toes) So that he won't know (so that he won't know) (Dry your eyes) I still cry baby over you and me (I still cry) I don't get no sleep, I'm up awake Can't stop thinking of you and me And everything we used to be And could have been so perfect Still I cry, I cry, I cry (you know, yeah) Oh I gotta get me some sleep Baby and I cry, cry, cry, cry (dry your eyes, no baby don't cry) (Baby don't cry) Baby and I cry (on my tippy toes) Cry (so that he won't know) Cry (I still cry) Cry Late at night like a little child Wandering around alone in my new friend's home On my tippy toes, so that he won't know I still cry baby over you and me Late at night like a little child Wandering around alone in my new friend's home On my tippy toes, so that he won't know I still cry baby over you and me Baby and I cry, cry, cry, cry Baby and I cry (on my tippy toes) Baby I cry (so that he won't know) I still cry Baby and I
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Written by: Aaron Hall, Mariah Carey, Teddy Riley, Timothy Gatling, Trey Lorenz, Calvin Broadus, Gene Griffin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Album"Crybaby" is a track from Mariah Carey's seventh studio album, "Rainbow", which was released in 1999.
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CollaborationThe song features American rapper Snoop Dogg, marking it as one of Mariah Carey's notable collaborations.
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Genre Mash-upThe song is a fusion of R&B and hip hop, showcasing Carey's ability to blend different musical genres.
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Chart Success"Crybaby" peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, highlighting its commercial success.
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Autobiographical ElementsThe song is often seen as autobiographical and reflects Carey's personal struggles with insomnia and emotional distress at the time.
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Recognized by Critics"Crybaby" has been praised by music critics for its authentic and heartfelt lyrics, as well as Carey's vocal maturity.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Crybaby" shows a sleep-deprived Carey, which underscores the theme of insomnia highlighted in the song.
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Not Performed LiveSurprisingly, "Crybaby" is one of Mariah Carey's songs which she seldom performs live.
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Different VersionsSeveral remixes of the song were produced, including a So So Def remix, which features rap verses from Da Brat and Missy Elliott.
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CertificationsDespite not reaching the top of the charts, "Crybaby" still achieved Gold certification in the United States.
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Inspired Future WorksThe song showcases Mariah's ease of transitioning between whispering verses and powerful choruses, which became a trademark in many of her future works.
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BacklashThe song was released during Mariah's publicized emotional and physical breakdown, causing some backlash and negative publicity for the track.
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Snoop Dogg's ContributionSnoop Dogg raps verses that correspond with Carey's verses, narrating a scene where both individuals are suffering from sleeplessness due to a failed relationship.
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Track LengthThe song is 5 minutes and 19 seconds long, one of the longer tracks in the Rainbow album.
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