'With You' is the lead single and second track from Mariah Carey's 15th studio album Caution.[1] The song was written by Mariah, Charles Hinshaw, Dijon McFarlane Greg Lawary and produced by DJ Mustard. It was released through Epic Records on October 4, 2018.
The song peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard R&B Digital Songs charts.[2] A music video for the song was released on October 10, 2018[3]
Background[]
The song is a "velvety" ballad with a finger-snap beat and warm piano. The lyrics depict a woman seeking safety and security and her partner promising his love. The music video is in black and white and features Carey creating a sense of intimacy while highlighting her lavish life by posing in different spots across Los Angeles.
Music video[]
The music video for With You, directed by Sarah McColgan, was released shortly after the single. Shot in black and white, it features Carey performing in various settings around Los Angeles. [4]
Live performances[]
Mariah performed With You at the 46th Annual American Music Awards. Rolling Stones commented on the performance saying:
“ | The virtuoso vocalist created a stunning visual effect during the performance. She sang in the middle of a large circle of pink fabric, with dancers arranged around her; a mirror reflected the performers’ movements in an arrangement that resembled a massive rose petal. | ” |
– RollingStones |
The song was also a a regular part of the setlist in Carey's Caution World Tour, which began on February 27, 2019, and ended on June 13, 2019.[5]
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Uh-huh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, ooh
With you
With you, you, you
With you, you, you
With you, you, you
Mustard on that beat, ho
[Verse 1]
It was all so overwhelming
She was like, "I don't know, don't tell me"
He had eyes that said, "Girl, I'll save you"
She had doubts, like they might not make it
So they both held tight to face it
There were vows, she was bound to take 'em
She was full of such trepidation
There in front of the whole damn nation
[Pre-Chorus]
It was war, can't predict the comin' storm
Promise that you'll keep me warm
I don't wanna play this wrong
He said, "Yo, I've been lovin' you so long
Ever since that Bone Thugs song
You ain't gotta break down, you're too strong"
[Chorus]
Ooh, shots of Remy
Playing Confessions, and our bodies blendin'
Ooh, I'm in love, it's true
Yeah, damn I fucks with you
And we all make mistakes sometimes
But we muddle through
I don't know what I'm supposed to do (Boy)
Oh baby, I'm in love, it's true
With you, you, you
With you, you, you
With you, you, you
Baby, I'm in love, it's true
[Verse 2]
Waves were breakin' on that shore
As we were sneakin' through that door
Had to leave by half past four
Still I yearned to touch you more and more
[Pre-Chorus]
It was war, can't predict the comin' storm
Promise that you'll keep me warm
I don't wanna play this wrong
He said, "Yo, I've been lovin' you so long
Ever since that Bone Thugs song
You ain't gotta break down, you're too strong"
[Chorus]
Ooh, shots of Remy
Playing Confessions, and our bodies blendin'
Ooh, I'm in love, it's true
Yeah, damn I fucks with you (You, you)
And we all make mistakes sometimes
But we muddle through
I don't know what I'm s'posed to do (Boy)
Oh baby, I'm in love, it's true
And ooh, shots of Remy
Playing Confessions, and our bodies blendin'
Ooh, I'm in love, it's true
Yeah, damn I fucks with you (Aye)
And we all make mistakes sometimes
But we muddle through
I don't know what I'm s'posed to do (boy)
Oh baby, I'm in love, it's true
With you, you, you
(With you, with you, with you, with you)
With you, you, you (Oh yeah)
With you, you, you (Oh yeah, yeah)
Oh baby, baby, I'm in love, it's true
References[]
- ↑ With You - Wikipedia - retrieved 10/17/20
- ↑ R&B Digital Song Sales - Billboard - retrieved 10/17/20
- ↑ With You MV - YouTube - retrieved 10/17/20
- ↑ A Bit of Pop Music - Single Review: Mariah Carey – With You (Retrieved September 26, 2024)
- ↑ The Mariah Carey Network - Caution World Tour (retrieved September 22, 2024)