Boy (I Need You)
Cam'ron, Mariah Carey
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I can't help it When I'm not around you (Boy) 'Cause all I ever seem to Do is drift away In dreams about you 'Cause when I'm without you (Boy) It always seems like Part of me is missing baby Sometimes I don't call Like I don't care at all But secretly, you're the only thing That lifts me up And makes me smile When I'm unhappy All you gotta do is call And suddenly things don't really Seem so bad at all (Boy) I need you (Boy) Adore you (Boy) Gotta have you (Oh boy) I want to feel your touch This ain't no little crush So come and get my love Baby anything you want Feeling you (Boy) Fiending for you (Boy) Just waiting on you (Boy) When I see you (Oh boy) I'm gonna wrap you up Inside my love And never let you go boy Never let you go boy My heart races when My Motorola beeps Or my cell rings I just make a wish and if it's you My whole day changes 'Cause when I know You're thinking of me (Boy) Heaven knows Suddenly it's not so dismal baby Sometimes I don't call Like I don't care at all But secretly, you're the only thing That lifts me up And makes me smile When I'm unhappy All you gotta do is call And suddenly things don't really Seem so bad at all (Boy) I need you (Boy) Adore you (Boy) Gotta have you (Oh boy) I want to feel your touch This ain't no little crush So come and get my love Baby anything you want Feeling you (Boy) Fiending for you (Boy) Just waiting on you (Boy) When I see you (Oh boy) I'm gonna wrap you up Inside my love And never let you go boy Never let you go boy I... (What?) Need... (Who?) You... (Uh huh, uh huh) I want to feel your touch... (Why wouldn't you) So come and get my love (Show me where it's at - now sing) I... (What?) Need... (Who?) You... (Uh huh, uh huh) I'm gonna wrap you up (Wrap me up) And never let you go boy Never let you go boy (Never let me go, girl) (Boy) I need you (Boy) Adore you (Boy) Gotta have you (Oh boy) I want to feel your touch This ain't no little crush So come and get my love Baby anything you want Feeling you (Boy) Fiending for you (Boy) Just waiting on you (Boy) When I see you (Oh boy) I'm gonna wrap you up Inside my love And never let you go boy Never let you go boy
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Written by: Norman Jesse Whitfield, Mariah Carey, Cameron Giles, Justin Gregory Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Boy (I Need You)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey, known for her remarkable five-octave vocal range and melismatic singing style.
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Album DetailsThis song is featured in her ninth studio album, "Charmbracelet." The album was released by Island Records in December 2002.
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Collaboration DetailsThe song features rapper Cam'ron, who hails from Harlem,New York. His rap verses were indicative of East Coast hip hop.
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Song ProductionThe production of "Boy (I Need You)" was handled by Carey and Just Blaze.
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Song GenreThis song embodies a blend of R&B and hip hop beats, showcasing Carey's innovative blending of genres.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Joseph Kahn, a popular music video director known for his innovative techniques. It juxtaposes Mariah Carey in new-age Tokyo with Cam'ron in classic gangster movies.
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Unique ReceptionDespite Carey’s reputation and previous successes, “Boy (I Need You)” received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised its catchy hook, while others felt it was a weak offering in comparison to other contenders on the album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top 20 in the United Kingdom but did not perform as well in the United States, peaking at number 68 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Sampling"Boy (I Need You)" is notable for its sample of Cam'ron's previous hit, "Oh Boy." This is unusual since it usually takes several years for a song to be cleared for sampling, but in this case, Carey sampled the song in the same year it was released.
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Live PerformancesDespite its modest chart performance, Mariah Carey included the song in the setlist for her Charmbracelet World Tour.
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