Sweetheart

Mariah Carey

About Sweetheart

"Sweetheart" is a song recorded by Rainy Davis from her eponymous debut album, Sweetheart (1987). It was written by Davis and Pete Warner and reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot R&B chart in 1986. It was later re-recorded in 1998 by Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey.


Year:
2011
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What you thinkin' about?
You and me goin' one-on-one (Say what)
JD y'all (Uh huh, So So Def)
MC y'all (What you think about)
I'm the man to fulfill your needs
Get you everything that you see in your dreams (C'mon)
Baby, lighten up and let nobody tear us apart
If forever you'll be my sweetheart

Boy haven't you noticed
A gleam in my eye
Because of you
I'm a little hypnotized
But every time you're with me
I feel so positive
Now with a little love
Something's got to give

A full moon (Yeah yeah)
Is waiting in the twilight
Maybe soon
You will come to be my night
Here we are
Hoping that we never part
Stay with me

Baby, won't you be my sweetheart
We could share a storybook romance
Won't you be my sweetheart
We could share a storybook romance
Just you and I

You are no Casanova
I know that you'll be true
And that's why
I'm so in love with you
But each romantic ending
You leave me at my door
But tonight
I'd like us to explore

A full moon
Is waiting in the twilight
Maybe soon
You will come to be my night
Here we are
Hoping that we never part
Stay with me

Baby, won't you be my sweetheart
We could share a storybook romance
Won't you be my sweetheart
We could share a storybook romance
Just you and I

See, I saw you at the party
With your eyes on me
Fittin' the description
On what I want my bride to be (Ha, ha)
As live as me
Don't know the same guys as me
But a lot of style
And usin' wild name like Ivory
I agree with my niggas
You the baddest I ever seen in a long time (Uh)
But woman with her own shine
Is on time
And I don't hit
'Cause I'm tired of dealin' with the wrong kind
Getting non' but the bullshit
She got a playa tryin' to think of new things to say (Sup, baby)
She up in the corner sippin' Don P, Rosee' (Yeah)
Shakin' it up with the homegirls
Payin' no attention to us
They in they own world
'Hey, yo, girl'
I'm the man to fulfill your needs
Get you everything you see in your dreams
Baby, lighten up and let nobody tear us apart
If forever you'll be my sweetheart

Sounds so right (Uh, huh)
The mood is right
Say what, MC, baby, sing it to me
To keep me warm
Away from harm
Nowhere better than my baby's arms
Sounds so right (Uh, huh)
The mood is right
Say what, MC, baby, sing it to me
To keep me warm
Away from harm

Won't you be my sweetheart
We could share a storybook romance
Won't you be my sweetheart
We could share a storybook romance
Just you and I

Sweetheart
We could share a storybook romance
Won't you be my sweetheart
We could share a storybook romance
Just you and I

You know I need your love
Romance

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut in 1990 under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, and released her self-titled debut studio album, Mariah Carey. The album went multi-platinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles, on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following her marriage to Mottola in 1993, a series of hit records, including Emotions (1991), Music Box (1993) and Merry Christmas (1994), established her position as Columbia's highest-selling act. Daydream (1995), made music history when the second single, "One Sweet Day" a duet with Boyz II Men, spent a record sixteen weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and remains… more »

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Written by: Denise Lorraine Davis, Peter Herbert Kessler

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Music Industry Collaboration
"Sweetheart" is a collaborative single between Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey. They have collaborated on several other songs as well.
Cover Song
Interestingly, "Sweetheart" is a cover of the song by Rainy Davis, which was popular in the 1980s.
Album Contribution
The song is included on Jermaine Dupri's debut album, "Life in 1472" and also on Mariah Carey's compilation album "Ones."
Chart Ranking
The song reached the top spot on the Billboard R&B charts and was moderately successful in international markets.
Music Video
The music video for "Sweetheart" was filmed in Hawaii and features Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri enjoying a luxurious lifestyle, showcasing Carey's glamorous image.
Release Year
“Sweetheart” was released as a single in 1998.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genres of R&B and hip hop, highlighting the blending of these two genres in late 90s mainstream music.
Iconic Producers
The song was produced by two music industry heavyweights, Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey who are both known for their iconic contributions to the R&B music genre.
Multiple Roles
Besides, being one of the singers, Jermaine Dupri also wrote and co-produced the song, demonstrating his multi-faceted talents.
Hype Williams
The video clip of the song was directed by Hype Williams, a notable music video director who has worked for several renowned artists.
Commercial Performance
"Sweetheart" did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, because it was not physically released as a commercial single in the country. However, it was a hit in France and Belgium, where it reached top 10.
Limited Performance
The song was only performed once by Mariah Carey during a special concert for fans at the Proctor's Theatre in New York.

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