Infinity

Mariah Carey

About Infinity

"Infinity" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her sixth compilation album, #1 to Infinity (2015). It was released by Epic Records on April 27, 2015, as the only single from the album. Carey wrote the song in collaboration with Eric Hudson, Priscilla Renea, Taylor Parks and Ilsey Juber. Carey and Hudson also produced the track. It is an R&B song; the lyrics are about Carey putting herself first and emancipation. However, many critics likened the content to the singer's separation from her then-husband, entertainer Nick Cannon. Critical response to "Infinity" was positive, with Carey's vocals and humorous songwriting praised. Particular emphasis was placed on the reference to Fritos. In the United States, the song reached number eighty-two on the Billboard Hot 100, and charted on several R&B component charts. In Europe, it peaked at number twenty-seven on the UK R&B Chart, and made the top twenty in Spain and top thirty in Hungary. Carey performed a medley of her 1990 debut single "Vision of Love" with "Infinity" at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, Live! with Kelly and Michael and Jimmy Kimmel Live!. 


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Why you mad, talkin' 'bout you're mad
Could it be that you just lost the best you've ever had?
That’s your bag, yup, that’s too bad
Show is over, you ain’t gotta act
Name hold weight like kilos
Boy, you actin' so corny like Fritos
Wouldn’t have none of that without me though
Ain’t none of my business, it's tea though
Outta ammo, gotta reload
If life was a game, you're a free throw
It's nothing that you don’t already know

Close the door, lose the key
Leave my heart on the mat for me
I was yours eternally
There’s an end to infinity
To infinity
To infinity

How I say this, fact that you still exist
No disrespect, no second thought it truly, truly is
Truthfully I’m through with this
Why are we still doing this?
Answer the phone like, "Who is this?"
Take your head and knock some sense
Je ne comprends pas
Ain’t no compliments
Ain’t no being friends
Ain’t no false pretense
Ain’t no make amends
Ain’t no come agains
That’s the story, ain’t no happy ends

Close the door, lose the key
Leave my heart on the mat for me
I was yours eternally
There’s an end to infinity
To infinity
To infinity

Is it lack of ice got you so cold?
Have you ever felt this on your own?
Why you tryin' to play like you’re so grown?
Everything you own, boy, you still owe

Close the door, lose the key
Leave my heart on the mat for me
I was yours eternally
There’s an end to infinity
To infinity
To infinity

You're leaving, you're leaving, you're out the door
Infinity loving me more and more
You're leaving, you're leaving, you're out the door
Infinity loving me more and more
'Cause I believe infinity is more than just a made up dream
I believe infinity is more than just a made up dream

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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: MARIAH CAREY, ERIC LEE HUDSON, PRISCILLA RENEA HAMILTON, ILSEY ANNA JUBER, TAYLOR MONET PARKS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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25 facts about this song

Release Date
"Infinity" was released as a single on April 27, 2015, by Mariah Carey.
Genres
Mariah Carey's song "Infinity" is categorized into the pop, R&B, and soul genres.
Songwriters
Besides Carey herself, other notable songwriters who contributed to "Infinity" include Eric Hudson, Priscilla Renea, Taylor Parks, and Ilsey Juber.
About the song
"Infinity" was Mariah Carey's promotional single for her Las Vegas residency and compilation album '#1 to Infinity'.
Chart Performance
The song debuted at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, making it Carey's 47th entry on the chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Infinity," directed by Brett Ratner, featured cameos by Tyson Beckford and Jussie Smollett.
Lyric Interpretation
The lyrics of "Infinity" were widely interpreted as a diss to her ex-husband, Nick Cannon, after their divorce, but Carey denied the claims in several interviews.
Live Performances
The song was performed live for the first time at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards during a medley of Mariah's number one hits.
Different Versions
Various versions of "Infinity" were released, including a dance remix by R3hab and an extended version featuring rapper Jussie Smollett.
Reception
While "Infinity" did not have the same commercial success as many of Mariah Carey's earlier singles, it received positive reviews for its lyrics and Carey's vocal performance. Critics praised the song for its classic-Mariah melodrama and her witty lyrics.
Achievements
Despite not experiencing major chart success, "Infinity" was nominated for the World Music Award for World’s Best Song in 2015.
Promotion
Mariah promoted the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she performed the song live.
Digital Sales
"Infinity" sold 26,000 digital copies in its first week of release.
Release Details
"Infinity" was released on April 27th, 2015, by Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Album Information
This song appears in Mariah Carey's sixth compilation album, "#1 To Infinity," which features all her Billboard No.1 hits from 1990 to 2008.
Song's Duration
The duration of the song is exactly four minutes.
Chart Rankings
"Infinity" peaked at number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reached the 1st position on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Song's Genre
This song belongs to the genre of 'R&B' and 'Pop.'
Co-writers & Producers
Mariah Carey co-wrote “Infinity" with Eric Hudson, Priscilla Hamilton, Taylor Parks, and Ilsey Juber, and the song was also co-produced by Carey and Hudson.
Song Interpretation
While many fans interpreted the lyrics to be about Carey's ex-husband Nick Cannon, Carey clarified in interviews that the song is "about loving yourself first."
Music Video
The music video for "Infinity" was directed by Brett Ratner, the same person who directed Mariah's "Obsessed" and "We Belong Together" videos. It also features model Tyson Beckford and 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett.
Live Performances
Mariah Carey performed "Infinity" live for the first time on May 17, 2015, at the Billboard Music Awards.
Remix Version
A remix featuring rapper T.I. was released in June 2015.
Critic Reviews
The song received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Carey's vocals, others felt that the song's production did not fit in with the contemporary music scene.
Commercial Performance
According to Nielsen SoundScan, "Infinity" sold 26,000 copies in the U.S. during its first week of release.

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