Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)
Mariah Carey
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Hmm Whoah They can say, Anything they want to say Try to bring me down, but I will not Allow anyone to succeed hanging clouds over me, And they can try How to make me feel that I Don't matter at all But I refuse to falter in what I believe or loose faith in my dreams 'Cause there's There's a light in me That shines brightly They can try But they can't take that away from me From me Oh oh No, no, no, no, no, no Ay Oh they They can do Anything they want to you If you let them in But they won't ever win If you cling to you pride, and just push them aside, See I, I have learned There's an inner peace I own Something in my soul that they can not possess Oh I won't be afraid and the darkness will fade 'Cause there's There's light in me me That shines brightly, yes They can try But they can't take that away from me No, oh They can't take this Precious love I'll always have inside me, Certainly the Lord will guide me where I need to go Woah, woah They can say Anything they want to say Try to bring me down But I won't face the ground I will rise steadily sailing out of their reach Although they do try How to make me feel that I, Don't matter at all, But I refuse to fall, Tell me what I believe or loose faith in my dreams 'Cause there's a light in me That shines brightly yes They can try but they can't take that away from Me From me No, no, no, no, no, no
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Written by: MARIAH CAREY, DAVID MORALES, DIANE WARREN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Realsongs
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" is a song by the American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her seventh studio album, "Rainbow" (1999).
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Release and RankingThe song was released as the album's third single in 2000 and peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Carey's vocal performance in the song, with some deeming it one of her most inspirational songs.
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Personal AttachmentThe song has deep personal meaning for Carey, as it reflects her own experiences, particularly her professional and personal struggles.
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Co-creatorCarey co-wrote the song with David Foster and Diane Warren, two highly respected songwriters and producers in the music industry.
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Music Video ControversyThe song caused a controversy due to its music video. Sony Music Entertainment, Carey's label at the time, allegedly did not promote the song because they felt it wasn't a strong enough single. Fans, however, organized a protest asking for the video's release, which eventually happened.
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The ThemeThe song's lyrics convey a message of strength and resilience in the face of adversity, and therefore, it has been used as an anthem of sorts for those who have faced struggles in their lives.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" as an expression of their resilience and determination.
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Live PerformancesDespite its lack of chart success compared to Carey's other hits, the song has been performed by her in several concerts and live events, making it one of her standard concert songs.
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CertificationAs of today, "Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)" has not been certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). However, it's held in high regard among fans and critics alike for its empowering message.
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