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“Where I Belong” is the fourth collaboration between Busta & Mariah, after their cover of InDeep’s “Last Night A DJ Saved My Life” for the Glitter soundtrack, the smash hit “I Know What You Want” and Busta’s unreleased verse on “Side Effects.”[1] It was released as a digital single on April 7, 2021 and sent to American rhythmic contemporary radio stations on April 13, 2021..[2][3]

Background[]

The song was recorded and the music video was filmed in 2017. At that time, a short 10 second snippet was leaked on DJ Suss One’s Instagram. Photos from the set were also leaked. 'Where I Belong" is featured as the 16th track and third single on Rhyme's album, E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event) 2: The Wrath of God which was released on October 30, 2020. The song, samples "I Know What You Want." It’s produced by Navi Beatz and “I Know What You Want” producer Rick Rock.[1]

Critical reception[]

Rated R&B has stated "What makes this song about rekindling an old romance even more epic is that Carey’s prized voice sounds as stylish and sexy as it did on their previous hit. Like their certified gold single, Carey hits her signature whistle that Rhymes loves so much."[4]

Music video[]

An official music video for the song was released exclusively via Facebook Watch on April 7, 2021.[5][6] It was then uploaded to YouTube two days later. Originally, two versions of the music video was uploaded: one with a special opening sequence featuring footage from 2002's "I Know What You Want", featuring the Flipmode Squad, and 2018's "I Got You", by Trippie Redd featuring Rhymes, and one without it, dubbed the "short version", which was removed shortly after.

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Lyrics[]

[Chorus: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Don't keep me waitin' for too long, girl
Come through, take it off, let's get it on, girl
Too long I've been messin' with the wrong girl
Should've known that you was right where I belong, girl
I won't keep you waitin' for too long, boy
Come through and take it off and get it on, boy
Too long I was messin' with the wrong boy
Should've known you was right where I belong, boy

[Post-Chorus: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, right where I belong, girl
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, right where I belong, boy

[Verse 1: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Mami, I got something to share with you
And put together a plan that I wanna prepare with ya
Listen, I ain't tryin' to annoy ya, I got it for you
I might wanna spoil ya and cook a lil' arroz con pollo
Ma, you're more than a dime, you're like a roll of quarters
Your shit's in order, purer than a dozеn of bottled waters
Make mе wanna just kinda wanna see ya longer than normal
Kinda wanna support her, sorta love up on her
Kissin', touchin', you feel it when you rub up on her
Kinda feelin' like she want me to put the lovin' on her
Now everything 'bout this feel good, let's put it all in order
Ain't tryna rush it, but it's hard to fight this any longer
(Why you tryna fight it, baby?)
I ain't tryin' to fight it, but
(I ain't tryna fight it, baby?) I'm sayin'
See, I don't even know what's happenin', shit is makin' me bug
It feels good, but I wish I knew what it was
'Cause, look here

[Chorus: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Don't keep me waitin' for too long, girl
Come through, take it off, let's get it on, girl
Too long I've been messin' with the wrong girl
Should've known that you was right where I belong, girl
I won't keep you waitin' for too long, boy
Come through and take it off and get it on, boy
Too long I was messin' with the wrong boy
Should've known you was right where I belong, boy

[Post-Chorus: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, right where I belong, girl
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, right where I belong, boy

[Verse 2: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Hmm, check it, ma
I love the way that you put it down and you rep it, ma (Ooh)
The way you ride for your n*gga, yes, I respect it, ma (Yeah)
And if I make a mistake, you help me correct it, ma, I'm with you
You know how I want it, girl
Let me just take your mental through motions around the world
And when it's most essential, I love how you make it work
And with the most potential, I hope that you never hurt, I hope you see it
Baby girl, you're my greatest supporter
And while I talk about us, I give 'em another scorcher
And when they walk around us, we stand up in front the altar
And let's rewrite our history standing in front the altar, know we need it
While I'm lookin' at you, I'm sippin' a Malta
And every time we be together, the temperature warmer
You know I'm tryin', but (Why you tryna fight it, baby?)
You see, this candle here for us, and I'm lightin' it, baby
Come on with me, look here

[Chorus: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Don't keep me waitin' for too long, girl (No)
Come through, take it off, let's get it on, girl (Oh)
Too long I've been messin' with the wrong girl
Should've known that you was right where I belong, girl
I won't keep you waitin' for too long, boy
Come through and take it off and get it on, boy
Too long I was messin' with the wrong boy
Should've known you was right where I belong, boy

[Post-Chorus: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, right where I belong, girl
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh (Ooh)
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, right where I belong, boy

[Bridge: Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, Both]
Baby girl, better know that I really give it up to you
And a n*gga feelin' right, but I know it's all because of you (Oh)
All the weight you be carrying, I wanna lift it off for you
All the lovin' that you need, baby, how I got it all for you?
Baby girl, you're someone and then you know I gotta get it
And I'm comin' and I'm runnin' and I'm gunnin' for that love
And the lovin' better none to man than lovin' that's above
(I'ma love and I'ma heal)
That lovin' you need in a strong way, long way
Now come and give it to me all day, look here

[Chorus: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Don't keep me waitin' for too long, girl
Come through, take it off, let's get it on, girl
Too long I've been messin' with the wrong girl
Should've known that you was right where I belong, girl
I won't keep you waitin' for too long, boy (Oh)
Come through and take it off and get it on, boy
Too long I was messin' with the wrong boy (Oh)
Should've known you was right where I belong, boy

[Post-Chorus: Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey]
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, right where I belong, girl
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, right where I belong, boy

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