Emotions

Mariah Carey

About Emotions

"Emotions" is a song by American singer Mariah Carey from her second studio album Emotions (1991). It was written and produced by Carey, Robert Clivillés and David Cole of C+C Music Factory, and released as the album's lead single in August 13, 1991. The song's lyrics has its protagonist going through a variety of emotions, from high to low, up to the point where she declares "you got me feeling emotions". Musically, it is heavily influenced by 1970s disco music, and showcases Carey's upper range and extensive use of the whistle register.  


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You've got me feeling emotions
Deeper than I've ever dreamed of
You've got me feeling emotions
Higher than the heavens above

I feel good
I feel nice
I've never felt so satisfied
I'm in love
I'm alive
Intoxicated
Flying high
It feels like a dream
When you touch me tenderly
I don't know if it's real
But I like the way I feel inside

You've got me feeling emotions
Deeper than I've ever dreamed of
You've got me feeling emotions
Higher than the heavens above

In the morning when I rise
You are the first thing on my mind
And in the middle of the night
I feel your heartbeat next to mine
It feels like a dream
When you love me tenderly
I don't know if you're for real
But I like the way I feel inside

You've got me feeling emotions
Deeper than I've ever dreamed of
You've got me feeling emotions
Higher than the heavens above

You've got me feeling emotions
Deeper than I've ever dreamed of
You've got me feeling emotions
Higher than the heavens above

You know the way to make me lose control
When you're looking into my eyes
You make me feel so high

You've got me feeling emotions
Deeper than I've ever dreamed of
You've got me feeling emotions
Higher than the heavens above

You've got me feeling emotions, yes you do
You've got me feeling emotions, yeah

You've got me feeling higher

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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, Robert Manuel Clivilles, David Bryon Cole

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

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8 facts about this song

Writing and Recording
"Emotions" is a song by American singer Mariah Carey from her second studio album of the same name in 1991. - The song was written and produced by Carey, Walter Afanasieff, and David Cole and Robert Clivillés of the C&C Music Factory.
Genre and Music Style
It is a R&B, pop, and disco song which incorporates traces of gospel, soul and 1960s' pop music in its bridge and chord progression. - Mariah Carey's vocal range spans 5 octaves in this song, from C3 to G7.
Commercial Success
The song was released as the album's lead single on August 13, 1991. - "Emotions" became Carey's fifth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the first artist in history to have their first five singles reach the chart's summit.
Critics Review
Critically, it was generally well-received by music critics, with many complimenting Carey's vocals and the song's instrumentation.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Jeff Preiss, features footage of Carey, her dog, and some friends enjoying a day at an amusement park. - Throughout the video, Carey performs the song, accompanied by two back-up singers and a band, in an old-fashioned 1960s-style bordering attraction.
Live Performances
Carey has performed "Emotions" in numerous live telecasts, award show appearances, and filmed concerts throughout her career. - Notably, she performed the song on MTV Unplugged in 1992.
Cover Versions
It's been covered by several artists across various genres, including a notable version by Ariana Grande during her Sweetener World Tour in 2019.
Grammy Awards
Despite its commercial success, "Emotions" did not earn a nomination for the Grammy Awards in 1992, which led to public and industry speculation about the reasoning behind the snub.

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