Underneath the Stars
Mariah Carey
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Those days of love are gone Our time is through Still I burn on and on All of my life Only for you From now Until forever And ever my darling Forever You will always be the only one You will always be the only one As long as I shall live I'll hold you dear And I will reminisce Of our love all through the years From now Until forever And ever my darling Forever You will always be the only one You will always be the only one If you should ever need me Unfailingly, I will return to your arms And unburden your heart And if you should remember That we belong together Never be ashamed Call my name Tell me I'm the one you treasure Forever And ever, my darling Forever You will always be the only one You will always be the only one You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one Forever You will always be the only one
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Written by: Walter Afansieff, Mariah Carey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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24 facts about this song
Release Date"Underneath the Stars" was released on April 5, 1996, as the fifth single from Carey's fifth studio album, "Daydream".
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of R&B and Soul, incorporating a slowed-down contemporary R&B beat and soft melody.
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InspirationMariah Carey drew inspiration from the 1980s R&B music she grew up listening to during her teenage years while writing and producing "Underneath the Stars".
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Commercial SuccessDespite not having a commercial release in the United States, the song reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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International SuccessInternationally, "Underneath the Stars" became a top 20 hit in Canada and reached the top 40 in the United Kingdom and Australia.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics who praised its dreamy feel, Mariah’s vocal performance, and its nostalgic throwback to the '80s soul music.
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Music VideoThe original video footage for "Underneath The Stars" was lost, and only found and released by Mariah Carey in 2020.
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Live PerformanceMariah Carey has performed "Underneath the Stars" live on many tours, including the Daydream World Tour.
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Personal SignificanceIn several interviews, Carey has mentioned "Underneath the Stars" as one of her favorite songs from her catalogue.
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Lyrics"Underneath the Stars" tells a story of a loving memory of a night the singer spent lying with their significant other under the stars. Carey often refers to it as a very personal song.
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Lost RemixThere was a "Drifting Remix” of "Underneath the Stars". Mariah Carey unearthed and shared this remix on social media platforms in 2020, decades after its initial completion.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded at The Hit Factory in New York City.
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Collaboration"Underneath the Stars" was co-written and co-produced by Carey along with Walter Afanasieff, a frequent collaborator.
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Album Success"Underneath the Stars" was part of the "Daydream" album, which was Carey's second album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album also topped charts in many other countries.
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Release & Album"Underneath The Stars" is a track from Mariah Carey's fifth studio album, "Daydream," released on October 3, 1995.
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Genre & StyleThe song is characterized by its fusion of R&B, pop, and soul music genres.
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InspirationMariah Carey cited the Stylistics’ “You are Everything” as a primary influence on the melody and arrangement of "Underneath The Stars".
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Performance on ChartsAlthough the song was less commercially successful compared to other singles from the “Daydream,” it still reached number 29 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 69 on the UK Singles chart.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was not released until 2016 on Carey's VEVO channel, despite being filmed during Carey's tour in Europe in 1996. It features various clips of Carey on her "Daydream World Tour."
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Songwriting & ProductionMariah Carey co-wrote and co-produced "Underneath the Stars" with Walter Afanasieff, a frequent collaborator and successful music producer.
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Critical ResponseThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its vintage feel and Carey's vocal performance.
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Live Performances"Underneath The Stars" was a part of the set list for Mariah Carey's Daydream World Tour in 1996 and her Butterfly World Tour in 1998.
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Fan ReactionsSpeaking at the 2012 BMI Urban Awards, Mariah revealed that "Underneath the Stars" is one of her favorite songs, a sentiment which many of her fans share.
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Demo VersionA stripped-down "Drifting" remix of the song was released in 2021 on Carey's EP "Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special", which was previously unavailable on any of her official releases.
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