Mariah Carey - Breakdown

★ verse 1: mariah carey ★
You called yesterday to basically say
That you care for me but that you're just not in love
Immediately, i pretended to be feeling similarly
And led you to believe i was o.k
To just walk away from the one thing
That's unyielding and sacred to me

★ chorus: mariah carey ★
Well, i guess i'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And i'm going to extremes to prove i'm fine without you
But in reality i'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually i'm dying inside
Friends ask me how i feel and i lie convincingly
'cause i don't want to reveal the fact that that i'm suffering
So i wear my disguise 'til i go home at night
And turn down all the lights and then i break down and cry

★ verse 2: mariah carey ★
So, what do you do when somebody you're devoted to
Suddenly just stops loving you and it seems they haven't got a clue
Of the pain that rejection is putting you through
Do you cling to your pride and sing "i will survive"
Do you lash out and say "how dare you leave this way"
Do you hold on in vain as they just slip away

★ chorus: mariah carey ★
Well, i guess i'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And i'm going to extremes to prove i'm fine without you
But in reality i'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually i'm dying inside
Friends ask me how i feel and i lie convincingly
'cause i don't want to reveal the fact that that i'm suffering
So i wear my disguise 'til i go home at night
And turn down all the lights and then i break down and cry

★ chorus: mariah carey ★
Well, i guess i'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And i'm going to extremes to prove i'm fine without you
But in reality i'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually i'm dying inside
Friends ask me how i feel and i lie convincingly
'cause i don't want to reveal the fact that that i'm suffering
So i wear my disguise 'til i go home at night
And turn down all the lights and then i break down and cry

★ chorus: mariah carey ★
Well, i guess i'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And i'm going to extremes to prove i'm fine without you
But in reality i'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually i'm dying inside
Friends ask me how i feel and i lie convincingly
'cause i don't want to reveal the fact that that i'm suffering
So i wear my disguise 'til i go home at night
And turn down all the lights and then i break down and cry

★ chorus: mariah carey ★
Well, i guess i'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And i'm going to extremes to prove i'm fine without you
But in reality i'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually i'm dying inside
Friends ask me how i feel and i lie convincingly
'cause i don't want to reveal the fact that that i'm suffering
So i wear my disguise 'til i go home at night
And turn down all the lights and then i break down and cry

Mariah Carey, born on March 27, 1970, is a multi-talented American artist known for her powerful vocals, chart-topping hits, and impressive range. She began her career under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, releasing her self-titled debut album in 1990. The album was a massive success, going multi-platinum and producing four number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

After marrying Mottola in 1993, Carey continued to achieve success with hit records like “Emotions” (1991), “Music Box” (1993), and “Merry Christmas” (1994). Her album Daydream (1995) made music history with the record-breaking sixteen-week run of the single “One Sweet Day”, a duet with Boyz II Men. However, Carey's musical style began to shift towards hip hop with the release of Butterfly (1997), coinciding with her separation from Mottola.

In 2000, Carey left Columbia and signed a lucrative $100 million recording contract with Virgin Records. However, she faced personal struggles and a career setback after the release of her first feature film, Glitter (2001). Following the film's poor reception, Carey was bought out of her contract for $50 million. She then signed with Island Records in 2002 and made a successful comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), which included the hit single "We Belong Together."

In addition to her music career, Carey has also ventured into acting, receiving critical acclaim for her role in the film Precious (2009). She has been recognized with various awards and nominations for her performances, showcasing her versatility as a performer.

Throughout her career, Mariah Carey has proven to be a resilient and talented artist, continuously evolving and pushing boundaries in the music industry. With her powerhouse vocals and impressive discography, she has solidified her status as one of the best-selling music artists of all time.