Sobre el álbum
La discografía de Mariah Carey se adentra en el brillo y la complejidad de "Glitter", un álbum que, de inmediato, se percibe como una obra ligada a un proyecto cinematográfico ambicioso. Además, este disco, con su sonido retro que evoca el R&B y el disco de los años 80, exploró una faceta diferente de la artista en un momento de transición en su carrera. Por consiguiente, el álbum se siente como una cápsula del tiempo, un reflejo de un período específico y, a menudo, incomprendido.
Las canciones combinan melodías pegadizas con ritmos bailables y la presencia de artistas como Busta Rhymes o Mystikal que añaden un toque urbano. Así pues, "Loverboy" o "Never Too Far" son ejemplos de su habilidad para crear temas con un estilo distintivo, aunque quizás no alcanzaron el éxito masivo de trabajos anteriores. Por otra parte, la voz de Mariah Carey se adapta a esta sonoridad, mostrando su versatilidad en un género que le era familiar pero con un enfoque más nostálgico. En consecuencia, el álbum suena a una época, una exploración de sonidos clásicos con una producción moderna.
"Glitter" no solo marcó un momento de experimentación para Mariah Carey, sino que también consolidó su reputación como una artista que no temía arriesgar y explorar nuevos caminos. Asimismo, su impacto reside en su valor como pieza dentro de su evolución artística, más allá de su recepción inicial. Por lo tanto, para los que buscan un álbum que explore la versatilidad y la audacia de una artista icónica, este disco ofrece una perspectiva única. En definitiva, es una prueba irrefutable de que la genialidad de Mariah Carey se manifiesta en su capacidad para brillar incluso en los momentos más desafiantes, como el brillo de la purpurina.
Listado de Canciones
- Loverboy Remix4:30
- Lead The Way3:53
Letra
Who would've believed That you and me would fall And land together And who could've forseen In you I'd find the place I've belonged forever And if I move closer Then love will take over And lead the way I'd given up hope Losing the faith that love Could be mine to treasure And now Nothing's the same I found myself reborn On the day I met you And if we move closer Then love will take over And lead the way Suddenly you are lying Here with me and the truths I used to hold have changed And if I move closer And let it take over Then love will lead the way And let it take over Then love will lead the way - If We4:11
Letra
[Ja Rule] Yeah [Mariah Carey (Ja Rule)] I never (who would've thought baby) Thought I'd be (missing you baby) Without you (I need you baby) By me (why me?) I never (who would've thought baby) Thought I'd be (missing you baby) Without you (I need you baby) By me (why me?) [Ja Rule] Love what your body does to me On me, asking me, off that ecstasy Reminiscing how we used to smoke and freak Fuck then fall asleep, locking for a week Now we barely even talk and walk the block Kiss and cuddle up, girl we losing touch What's a man to do but go crazy babe? I know you mad but you don't really hate me babe It's deeper than that, now [Chorus 1] Baby if we got together again Sugar I'ma be your very best friend I would love you unconditionally You're never gonna let me go baby Promise I will be by your side I'll be everything you need to get by What I broke you know we finally mend Baby if we got together again [Nate] Sometimes I close my eyes and just pretend What if I had a chance to do it all again? Sometimes for happiness we hesitate Just like the game, I need the love, won't wait And if I had another best friend What if I had someone on whom I could depend? Someone who makes me feel like you used to Tell me baby, what would you do? [Chorus 1] [Chorus 2: Mariah Carey (Ja Rule)] Baby if we got together again (who would've thought baby) Sugar I'ma be your very best friend (missing you baby) I would love you unconditionally (I need you baby) You're never gonna let me go baby (why me?) Promise I will be by your side (who would've thought baby) I'll be everything you need to get by (missing you baby) What I broke you know we finally mend (I need you baby) Baby if we got together again (why me?) [Ja Rule] Why would you want to go through the pain? The loving another name The truth is nobody can love you like I can It's a damn shame We can't even get along We used to get it on, where'd it all go wrong? I admit, the flesh is weak But the game is strong We go my way, your way baby, we moving on It's true, goin' miss you Who would've thought I'd be without you? [Mariah Carey (Ja Rule)] I never thought (baby there's nothing to lose) Thought I'd be (you know my soul's so cold) Without you (and my love is pain) By me (spit it one more time) I never thought (my baby) Thought I'd be (pride and joy) Without you (I'ma make you mine) By me (no doubt, whoa) [Chorus 1] [Chorus 2: Repeats] - Didn't Mean To Turn You On4:54
- Don't Stop (Funkin' 4 Jamaica)3:38
- All My Life5:10
Letra
I've been waiting for someone To come into my life Who would bring me joy And give me pleasure I have taken chances on Romances once or twice And I found that in my heart It's you I treasure You and only you can Make me feel the way I do You and only you can Make it better You and only you can Do the freaky things you do And I'm so into you and That's forever and ever All my life My love's been Waiting for you All my life My heart's been waiting too All my life I've been wishing On a star I've been praying On my knees I've got some sly and Sexy tricks to show you Most of all I'll give you anything Boy that you need To keep you right Here by my side I know you I'll show you You and only you can Make me feel the way I do You and only you can Make it better You and only you can Do the freaky things you do And I'm so into you and That's forever and ever All my life My love's been Waiting for you All my life My heart's been waiting too Don't you know I need you And adore you All my life I'll give to only you - Reflections (Care Enough)3:21
Letra
Reflections of your love Have come to wither I thought I'd done my best to memorize A picture fades of you and I together I haven't come to terms With how we said goodbye Did you really care Care at all for me Did you really care Did you care at all for me A displaced little girl Wept years in silence And whispered wishes you'd materialize She pressed on night and day To keep on living And tried so many ways To keep her soul alive Did you really care Care enough for me Did you really care Did you care at all for me If I'm not quite good enough Or somehow undeserving of A mother's love You could have had the decency To give me up Before you gave me life Don't you even care Just the slightest little bit for me Cause I really need to feel you cared Even once upon a time for me I need to believe, in my heart of heart of hearts, you care for me I need to understand Why you left me there so helplessly Don't you even care Care at all for me Reflections of your love Have come to wither I thought I'd done my best to memorize - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life6:43
Letra
Last night a DJ Saved my life Last night a DJ Saved my life Cause I was sittin' there Bored to death And in just one breath He said You gotta get up You gotta get on You gotta get down girl You know you Drive me crazy baby You've got me Turning to another man Called you on the phone No one's home Baby why ya Leave me all alone And if it wasn't for the music I don't know what I'd do Last night a DJ Saved my life Last night a DJ Saved my life From a broken heart Last night a DJ Saved my life Last night a DJ Saved my life with a song You know I hopped into my car Didn't get very far no Because I had you On my mind Why be so unkind? You've got Your women all around All around this town, boy But I was trapped In love with you And I didn't know What to do But when I turned On my radio I found out all I needed to know Check it out Last night a DJ Saved me life Last night a DJ Saved me life From a broken heart Last night a DJ Saved me life Last night a DJ Saved my life with a song Last night a DJ Saved me life Last night a DJ Saved me life From a broken heart Last night a DJ Saved me life Last night a DJ Saved me life with a song Hey listen up to your local DJ You better hear What he's got to say There's not a problem That I can't fix Cause I can do it In the mix And if your man Gives you trouble Just you move out On the double And you don't let it Trouble your brain Cause away goes troubles Down the drain I said away goes troubles Down the drain Last night a DJ Saved me life There's not a problem That I can't fix Cause I can do it In the mix There's not a problem That I can't fix Cause I can do it In the mix - Want You4:44
Letra
It's just the way I want you baby Oh so bad It's just the feeling that comes over me I had a crush on you Painstakingly I Would conceal the truth You probably always knew But I was timid like a child Inhibited and way too shy I'd glance but then avert my eyes All twisted up in my desire But I am not that girl today Ain't a lot of time for games I've waited and I've waited now It's time for me to tell you 'Bout the way It's just they way I want you baby Oh so bad Every night and everyday Must we hesitate It's just the feeling that comes over me I cannot alleviate Please don't make me wait It's just the way I want you baby Oh so bad Every night and everyday Baby I Was so into you Now I wonder why I never pursued You the way I wanted to Kiss me and touch me and Immerse your love in mine I'll keep unraveling As we explore our fantasies tonight (Tell me what you like) (Now show me what you like) It's just the way I want you baby So bad Every night and everyday Must we hesitate It's just the feeling that comes over me I cannot alleviate Please don't make me wait [Repeat] - Never Too Far4:22
Letra
You're with me Till the bitter end What we had transcends This experience Too painful to Talk about So I'll hold it in Til my heart can mend And be brave Enough to love again A place in time Still belongs to us Stays preserved In my mind In the memories There is solace Never too far away I won't let time erase One bit of yesterday Cause I have learned that Nobody can take your place Though we can never be I'll keep you close to me When I remember Glittering lights Incandescent eyes Still preserved In my mind In the memories I'll find solace Never too far away I won't let time erase One bit of yesterday And I have learned that Nobody can take your place Though we can never be I'll keep you close to me And I'll remember A place in time Still belongs to us Stays preserved In my mind In the memories There is solace Never too far away I won't let time erase One bit of yesterday Cause I have learned that Nobody can take your place And though we can never be I'll always think of You and me Always remember Love You're never too far - Twister2:26
Letra
She was kind of fragile And she had a lot to grapple with But basically she kept It all inside Childlike and effervescent With a well of pain The depth of I could not imagine If I tried Never thought that I Would hear them say Twister went and threw it all away She was kind of magical Her laughter sent you casually Floating through a moment Of release Dear God, it's all so tragic And I'll never have the chance To feel the closure That I untimately need No, I never dreamed That there would come a time Twister'd go and leave it all behind Lord I pray she's found some peace And her soul's somewhere at ease Yeah I'm feeling kind of fragile And I've got a lot to handle But I guess this is my way Of saying goodbye - Loverboy3:50
Letra
(Ah) My girl Got a new boyfriend Yeah Yeah (Oh) K-I-S-S-I-N-G (Ah) Uh huh uh huh baby (Ah) Uh huh uh huh baby (Ah) Uh huh uh huh baby (Whooooooooooooooo) I want to I want to I want to I want to I need a I need a I need a I need a A lover A lover A lover A lover A lover A lover A lover A loverboy for me I got myself a lover Who loves what I like When he invites me over I come every time Oh my sugar daddy Takes me for a ride Whatever way we're going I expect to leave on time He's all mine And his loving makes me high Like a taste of ecstasy All I need is him to be my loverboy Loverboy Come on and love me Give me more Touch me and touch me I enjoy the way you rock me all night long (Baby all night long) Loverboy come on and take me Only you know how to make me Shudder with anticipation All night long (All night long) I got myself a lover And he's so sublime He's quite a bit of heaven When he comes inside So come on sugar daddy Take me for a ride Whatever way we're going next I expect to leave on time I get weak And his candy's just so sweet When he caressed my whole body All I need is him to be my loverboy Loverboy Come on and love me Give me more Touch me and touch me I enjoy the way you rock me all night long (I enjoy the way you rock me) Loverboy come on and take me Only you know how to make me Shudder with anticipation All night long This stuff is starting now This stuff is starting now It's the same feeling I always seem to get around you (Yes I do) 'Cause you affect me Fascinate me I thank heaven for the things that you do This stuff is starting now This stuff is starting now This stuff is starting now (Whoo) My thoughts flow in my head I toss and turn in my bed In the morning when I think about you (Candy) Simply put, you're the reason why Even though I'm real shy It's like candy I attempt to look my best for you (Indeed I do) Loverboy Loverboy Come on and love me Give me more Touch me and touch me I enjoy the way you rock me all night long (I enjoy the way you rock me) Loverboy come on and take me Only you know how to make me Shudder with anticipation All night long (Strawberry) Loverboy come on and take me (Raspberry) Only you know how to make me (All those good things) Shudder with anticipation (Diamonds and gumdrops) All night long (That's what you seem to me) Oh loverboy Loverboy Come on and love me Give me more Touch me and touch me I enjoy the way you rock me all night long Loverboy come on and take me Only you know how to make me Shudder with anticipation All night long