Messageboard

Mariah's priorities (111,244) by TJ from Norway Does an album need a warning because of the words? I went to watch the Book of Mormons in Oslo this weekend, and on the row behind me there was was a family with young kids watching and obviously listening. I guess the parents were quite embarrassed. I'm so glad we usually don't have warnings because of scenes or choice of the words, because, believe me, they already know them. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 19:30) this is a reply to message 111,224

Mariah's priorities (111,224) by Stacey from USA I've broken my own rule and listened to the HFIA snippet multiple times. The sh$% word is so unnecessary. The album doesn't have the warning, explicit lyrics like MIAM did. I think it may be edited on the album version but allowed on the digital single. But man, I am loving those lyrics. So deep. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 03:36)

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,243) by Stacey from USA I saw Celine in Vegas in 2003. The whole idea seemed so odd. A huge artist like Celine playing Vegas? The same town that loves Wayne Newton? And yet, here we are with many artists doing the same thing years later. Celine was ahead of her time in this respect. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 17:40) this is a reply to message 111,239

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,239) by BFF from United States I think the Vegas residency is less intense and a better idea than a tour because she is able to stay in one place. I feel better about it than a US or international tour for the Christmas shows. Stella was a mess, but I do think the instinct to start booking residencies was smart. Celine Dion really was ahead of her time when she started the Vegas shows - now everyone is doing it. I remember Mariah sounding pretty good in clips from the "The Butterfly Returns" residency. Being in one place allows her to rest more and presumably would allow her to keep a more consistent sleep schedule. I am glad she said a hard "No" to the interview questions about touring behind "Here for It All". That would be 100 percent the wrong move right now. She's been pushing herself way too hard and it is exacerbating whatever underlying health issues she has going on. She really needs to take time off. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:50)

10 days (111,242) by Stacey from USA I've never been successful waiting. This time is no different, lol. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 17:37) this is a reply to message 111,236

10 days (111,236) by Edward from USA Same sentiment here. I think that letting go of unrealistic expectations makes the experience so much better. Charts are the last thing on my mind when it comes to "HFIA", I'm just excited for the new music. The last time I felt this kind of anticipation was before E=MC² dropped. Unlike Stacey, I haven't caved in to listening to snippets, but I love reading all your thoughts about it. The anticipation is seriously killing me. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:03)

Mariah in Brazil (111,241) by MusicfanJ from Germany Yes, I remember you're right. But this "eternally twelve thing" is also unhealthy and a bit weird. It means that you are responsible for nothing because you're a kid. The same with the time. Nothing's wrong with growing older and wiser. When Mariah was very young she seemed very wise and smart. I'm just tired of MC being obsessed with eternally 12. As you wrote after Crustella it was the worst. And Nick was also a nightmare at the end. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 17:22) this is a reply to message 111,217

Mariah in Brazil (111,217) by Edward from USA I get what you're saying, but Mariah doesn't exactly operate on a normal timeline. If anything, she's eternally twelve, remember? (Monday 15 September 2025; 21:42)

GTFO Clean (111,240) by Edward from USA Eric, thank you. I can't believe I had never listened to the clean version before. I have to admit though, it sounds pretty awful. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 16:52)

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,239) by BFF from United States I think the Vegas residency is less intense and a better idea than a tour because she is able to stay in one place. I feel better about it than a US or international tour for the Christmas shows. Stella was a mess, but I do think the instinct to start booking residencies was smart. Celine Dion really was ahead of her time when she started the Vegas shows - now everyone is doing it. I remember Mariah sounding pretty good in clips from the "The Butterfly Returns" residency. Being in one place allows her to rest more and presumably would allow her to keep a more consistent sleep schedule. I am glad she said a hard "No" to the interview questions about touring behind "Here for It All". That would be 100 percent the wrong move right now. She's been pushing herself way too hard and it is exacerbating whatever underlying health issues she has going on. She really needs to take time off. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:50) this is a reply to message 111,219

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,219) by MusicfanJ from Germany What do you think about the Vegas shows? Good idea, yes or no and why? A friend of mine wanted to go to the New York show last year, Beacon theatre I guess. I went to the Christmas show in Berlin a few years ago (2018), and the show was really good and the Christmas spirit was there. It was also fun to see Bryan Tanaka and even the kids were on stage too. Time flies. (Monday 15 September 2025; 22:02)

Mariah's priorities (111,238) by Edward from USA I'm very curious now. How does "GTFO" sound without the f part? I didn't even know there was such version. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:25) this is a reply to message 111,237

Mariah's priorities (111,237) by Stacey from USA I am well. Thanks for asking. I agree the swear word is so unnecessary. The censors here in the US are different. They may release an edited album version much like they did with Caution. I couldn't exactly listen to GTFO in my car with my kids, lol. The song HFIA is so beautiful on its own. I am fangirling over these amazing lyrics that take me back to 90s Mariah where her songwriting was so deep for such a young artist. 9 days people. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:06)

Mariah's priorities (111,237) by Stacey from USA I am well. Thanks for asking. I agree the swear word is so unnecessary. The censors here in the US are different. They may release an edited album version much like they did with Caution. I couldn't exactly listen to GTFO in my car with my kids, lol. The song HFIA is so beautiful on its own. I am fangirling over these amazing lyrics that take me back to 90s Mariah where her songwriting was so deep for such a young artist. 9 days people. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:06) this is a reply to message 111,232

Mariah's priorities (111,232) by Jamie from UK Hey Stacey, I hope [you're] well? I've just been on UK iTunes and it's showing explicit here for that track. Interesting though the album didn't show up if I just typed Mariah Carey in search bar. Now I had to put in the full album title too for it to show up on search. I wonder if she's gonna edit it but highly doubt it. I can only wish she would take that word out, it's completely unnecessary. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 10:22)

10 days (111,236) by Edward from USA Same sentiment here. I think that letting go of unrealistic expectations makes the experience so much better. Charts are the last thing on my mind when it comes to "HFIA", I'm just excited for the new music. The last time I felt this kind of anticipation was before E=MC² dropped. Unlike Stacey, I haven't caved in to listening to snippets, but I love reading all your thoughts about it. The anticipation is seriously killing me. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:03) this is a reply to message 111,234

10 days (111,234) by Bill from the UK Just 10 days until we finally get to hear new music. I don't know why but I am more excited for this album that I was for Caution and Me I Am Mariah. Something just feels different with this project. I hope there's some great moments on there. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 14:42)

Here for it all (111,235) by Stacey from USA The song HFIA has me feeling Looking In vibes. No, both songs are quite different from each other, in melody, etc. Looking In represented a potential life changing moment. HFIA acknowledges all her moments and how thryve shaped MC today. Yet, I can't help tie the two songs together. The lyrics in both songs are so deep and thought provoking. At almost 48, on October 4th, I am here for it all too. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 15:02) this is a reply to message 111,227

Here for it all (111,227) by TJ from Norway I do agree about the unnecessary use of swearing, but finally there's something that reminds of how she used to sing back in the days, before she started copying WBT. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 04:18)

10 days (111,234) by Bill from the UK Just 10 days until we finally get to hear new music. I don't know why but I am more excited for this album that I was for Caution and Me I Am Mariah. Something just feels different with this project. I hope there's some great moments on there. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 14:42)

New Here For It All video (111,233) by Lambi from USA "She could also be talking about when the kids leave for the weekend, or any time they're off with Nick." That's pretty deep. In her book, Mariah took great pride in saying Dem Babies had never been away from her for more than 24 hours. They were about 9 then. But now they're in their teens, and that's usually when kids start gravitating more towards dad. If I were Mariah, I'd be irritated too. Her twins are around kids she probably has no interest in knowing and she has no idea how those kids are being raised and parented. They could easily be bad influences and I get that they are technically the twins' siblings, but still I'd feel the need to keep reminding Roc and Roe that none of this is normal, and Nick is definitely not someone to model yourself after, in terms of creating a family. As for Anderson, I agree, he's just whack to me, style-wise. He literally dresses like a clown. He gives off that energy of a kid who didn't get much attention growing up and now clings to being "different", by just dressing weird to stand out. It's clownish behavior, it's actually okay to have normalcy, you don't need to wear a bowl cut wig. Brian truly set the standard look-wise. May have not had the money, but he showed up for Mariah during some of her hardest times. He was solid. I really wish it turned out differently for them. Maybe the twins will tell us which one out of Mariah's boyfriends was their favorite, one day. Anyway, I can't wait to hear the rest. HFIA might be a three-subject song, like Petals and I Wish You Well. And since it's apparently 6 minutes long, she definitely has room to say a lot. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 13:04) this is a reply to message 111,228

New Here For It All video (111,228) by Mara from United States I agree with you thinking it's about her kids. While it's too early to know where the song goes in the next verse as she said, it changes into something different and more gospel or something like that towards the end. I think when she says, "but when you leave you take a little bit of every fiber that's embedded in me" she could also be referring to when the kids leave for the weekend or any times they leave her to be with Nick? Pending this line or verse is indeed about the kids. I feel like my teenage self again in the 90's anticipating the new Mariah album and trying to decode lyrics and decipher who was this about or what does she mean by this? While I like Andersen, I'm low-key hoping this song is not about him. Andersen seems like another Nick in the sense that he never is home. He's always traveling and DJing, globing across the world. Mariah seems to need stability and I don't know if she's OK with that if they really are a thing or if it was just album related. Something seems a little off with that whole relationship but maybe it's low-key, or maybe it is private, or they are just two adults having fun and going with the flow. In that case it might work. Who knows, but if it is a song about a relationship, I'm assuming it probably was written with Bryan in mind. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 04:51)

Mariah's priorities (111,232) by Jamie from UK Hey Stacey, I hope [you're] well? I've just been on UK iTunes and it's showing explicit here for that track. Interesting though the album didn't show up if I just typed Mariah Carey in search bar. Now I had to put in the full album title too for it to show up on search. I wonder if she's gonna edit it but highly doubt it. I can only wish she would take that word out, it's completely unnecessary. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 10:22) this is a reply to message 111,224

Mariah's priorities (111,224) by Stacey from USA I've broken my own rule and listened to the HFIA snippet multiple times. The sh$% word is so unnecessary. The album doesn't have the warning, explicit lyrics like MIAM did. I think it may be edited on the album version but allowed on the digital single. But man, I am loving those lyrics. So deep. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 03:36)

Article: Mariah Carey announces Las Vegas Holiday shows (111,231) by Zachariah from Croatia I would go in a second. I adore Christmas and this is gonna be a hit. She is always in her element for that time of the year. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 10:14)

Mariah in Brazil (111,230) by Jamie from UK Yeah very true Ed, I suspect you're probably right. With addiction comes denial. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 08:33) this is a reply to message 111,216

Mariah in Brazil (111,216) by Edward from USA What if her situation isn't about something out of her control, but rather something she's actually choosing to engage in? If that's the case, she'd never tell. (Monday 15 September 2025; 21:40)

Armbracelet (111,229) by Lara from Middle East She could have complex regional pain syndrome following that injury, or an unstable shoulder that makes her extra cautious in her movements. Noticed how she was wasn't only wearing a shoulder sling but something like gloves in her affected hand. Also you feel that hand has a tendency to be closed like a spasm. I'm positive there's a medical explanation, but that's Mariah Carey story to tell. Maybe she'll uncover it with her album release? (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 06:47) this is a reply to message 111,212

Armbracelet (111,212) by Edward from USA Mariah didn't break her shoulder, it was dislocated, which is a whole different thing. The doctors popped it back in, and with time it healed. She also cracked a rib. I bring this up because some fans love to rewrite history. Sure, maybe she doesn't have the same range of motion now, or maybe she's just being careful, who wouldn't be? But I don't think that old injury has anything to do with where she's at mentally today. Back then, she actually sang beautifully with that jeweled arm brace, and once she healed, she was fine. Things really started going downhill during Contourella's reign of terror. With her fake "empower women" nonsense, she convinced Mariah it was okay to act out and even let herself be photographed in humiliating situations. She was also the mastermind behind Mariah blaming promoters and "outside forces" after the New Year's Eve mess in 2016. That whole period left scars. And while Mariah was clearly manipulated, she wasn't completely innocent in it either, which makes it even sadder. She hasn't been the same since. Contourella basically walled her off and inserted herself into every part of her life right when Mariah was at her most vulnerable. What really gets me is when infantilize a 56-year-old to avoid holding her accountable for her choices and actions. Yes, she deserves lots of compassion and people around her who actually care, real friends who'll be honest, not just hype her up or leech off her. Even fans who used to deny it can see now that something's not right. It reminds me of Whitney's last tour. You just know people in her camp were saying, "You sound amazing, go on tour," when she was clearly struggling. That kind of denial is dangerous, and it feels like Mariah's being pushed down that same path. (Monday 15 September 2025; 18:27)

New Here For It All video (111,228) by Mara from United States I agree with you thinking it's about her kids. While it's too early to know where the song goes in the next verse as she said, it changes into something different and more gospel or something like that towards the end. I think when she says, "but when you leave you take a little bit of every fiber that's embedded in me" she could also be referring to when the kids leave for the weekend or any times they leave her to be with Nick? Pending this line or verse is indeed about the kids. I feel like my teenage self again in the 90's anticipating the new Mariah album and trying to decode lyrics and decipher who was this about or what does she mean by this? While I like Andersen, I'm low-key hoping this song is not about him. Andersen seems like another Nick in the sense that he never is home. He's always traveling and DJing, globing across the world. Mariah seems to need stability and I don't know if she's OK with that if they really are a thing or if it was just album related. Something seems a little off with that whole relationship but maybe it's low-key, or maybe it is private, or they are just two adults having fun and going with the flow. In that case it might work. Who knows, but if it is a song about a relationship, I'm assuming it probably was written with Bryan in mind. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 04:51) this is a reply to message 111,187

New Here For It All video (111,187) by Lambi from USA "I lay awake and feel you breathe and thank the Lord I lived to see the physical embodiment of love" sounds like the last moments with Pat. She realizes her mother really did the best with what she got. She may have been neglectful at times, but that's what happens when there is only one working parent. "But when you leave you take a little bit of every fiber that's embedded in me. But if you need, I'll keep my shit together and internalize the depths of the fears." My thoughts then shifted to Dem Babies growing up and Mariah having a bit of a hard time letting go. "And baby I'm here for it all. Red carpets in Cannes and applause, Bugattis whatever they're called. Baby, I'm here for it all. Our virtuous sleepover nights that kept me from losing my mind through things I don't care to recall. Still, baby, I'm here for it all." What comes to mind is her watching Mean Girls with Roe in matching all pink pajamas. The first stanzas could easily apply to her kids as well. It sounds like deep retrospection. Mariah lost her mom, so this feels like an ode to her babies. She knows what that kind of loss feels like, and now she wants to let them know what they mean to her, and that she'll try to be there as much as possible. Will someone with great ears transcribe the very first snippet? Maybe we can get a fuller picture. It seems like a family-centered song, I like it. The first few lines of the melody are very I Believe I Can Fly. I hear a new song that everyone will be covering soon. Finally. (Monday 15 September 2025; 03:53)

Here for it all (111,227) by TJ from Norway I do agree about the unnecessary use of swearing, but finally there's something that reminds of how she used to sing back in the days, before she started copying WBT. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 04:18) this is a reply to message 111,196

Here for it all (111,196) by Bill from the UK Eh. A bit disappointed this much hyped track contains profanity. It's so low rent and, as you say, no need for it. That's put a bit of a dampener on it for me sadly. I hope she isn't telling our good Lord above to "GTFO" on Jesus I Do. (Monday 15 September 2025; 10:16)

Armbracelet (111,226) by TJ from Norway Well said Edward. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 04:07) this is a reply to message 111,212

Armbracelet (111,212) by Edward from USA Mariah didn't break her shoulder, it was dislocated, which is a whole different thing. The doctors popped it back in, and with time it healed. She also cracked a rib. I bring this up because some fans love to rewrite history. Sure, maybe she doesn't have the same range of motion now, or maybe she's just being careful, who wouldn't be? But I don't think that old injury has anything to do with where she's at mentally today. Back then, she actually sang beautifully with that jeweled arm brace, and once she healed, she was fine. Things really started going downhill during Contourella's reign of terror. With her fake "empower women" nonsense, she convinced Mariah it was okay to act out and even let herself be photographed in humiliating situations. She was also the mastermind behind Mariah blaming promoters and "outside forces" after the New Year's Eve mess in 2016. That whole period left scars. And while Mariah was clearly manipulated, she wasn't completely innocent in it either, which makes it even sadder. She hasn't been the same since. Contourella basically walled her off and inserted herself into every part of her life right when Mariah was at her most vulnerable. What really gets me is when infantilize a 56-year-old to avoid holding her accountable for her choices and actions. Yes, she deserves lots of compassion and people around her who actually care, real friends who'll be honest, not just hype her up or leech off her. Even fans who used to deny it can see now that something's not right. It reminds me of Whitney's last tour. You just know people in her camp were saying, "You sound amazing, go on tour," when she was clearly struggling. That kind of denial is dangerous, and it feels like Mariah's being pushed down that same path. (Monday 15 September 2025; 18:27)

More noticeable restriction (111,225) by TJ from Norway I would do the same with those shoes. I guess we never get to know what's the problem, because she hides her real self in this fake diva dolled up person that sadly some people like. I love Mariah, and this is sad to watch. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 04:05) this is a reply to message 111,211

More noticeable restriction (111,211) by Jamie from UK I just saw this. Watch as she walks along, there is definitely something up with her mobility. You can see her legs struggle to move and she has to grab someone’s hand. Let me know your thoughts. (Monday 15 September 2025; 18:25)

Mariah's priorities (111,224) by Stacey from USA I've broken my own rule and listened to the HFIA snippet multiple times. The sh$% word is so unnecessary. The album doesn't have the warning, explicit lyrics like MIAM did. I think it may be edited on the album version but allowed on the digital single. But man, I am loving those lyrics. So deep. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 03:36) this is a reply to message 111,199

Mariah's priorities (111,199) by Randy from USA No surprise in Brazil. I'm always surprised that people are so upset though. It's become a joke on Instagram and TikTok. "Go ahead Mimi give us nothing and everything at the same time." I think Mariah's priorities are ranked in this order. #4 Her vocals. #3 "The music" or being a songwriter in the studio. #2 The lighting. #1 Looking great: "the hair, the makeup, the ensemble". Whenever she walks out on stage, myself and everyone in the general public says the same thing, " wow she looks great." But we never leave the performance with "she sounded great". And as for HFIA, Stacey and Bill, I agree with the "sh*t" being out of place. And she mentions God in the next line. Listen I say bad words but they fit the moment. GTFO is my anthem. But on HFIA, "sh*t" didn't belong with the mood of the verse. I really like the song though, outside of that. And if you've followed my career as a columnist on this board, y'all know I don't like anything. P.S I kinda thought we were getting "Mi" this week as she alluded to it at the end of her "finish the lyric video". Oh well. (Monday 15 September 2025; 13:32)

Correction (111,223) by Bobby A from United States I am going to be MC's biggest cheerleader right now. She is only human. How many events in her life has MC shown us that she can bounce back from any obstacle in her life? I know it is not easy being MC. I wouldn't want her life at all. Track 10 is going to make us praise MC soon and take us higher. I just feel it. (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 02:46) this is a reply to message 111,222

Correction (111,222) by Edward from USA I meant to say the following on the third paragraph of message (111,212): "What really gets me is when some fans infantilize a 56-year-old to avoid holding her accountable for her choices and actions. Yes, she deserves lots of compassion and people around her who actually care, real friends who'll be honest, not just hype her up or leech off her. Even fans who used to deny it can see now that something's not right." (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 01:27)

Correction (111,222) by Edward from USA I meant to say the following on the third paragraph of message (111,212): "What really gets me is when some fans infantilize a 56-year-old to avoid holding her accountable for her choices and actions. Yes, she deserves lots of compassion and people around her who actually care, real friends who'll be honest, not just hype her up or leech off her. Even fans who used to deny it can see now that something's not right." (Tuesday 16 September 2025; 01:27)

Brazil concert (111,221) by Lambi from USA Yeah, it's very apparent that she's dependent on something and dependence is just a euphemism for addiction. And that's a great point: a divorce, a failed engagement, a savage public humiliation, never-ending blackmail threats, a heavy breakup, battling for custody of your children, and your estranged sister and mother mysteriously dying on the same day, it's all too much for anyone's mental capacity. Part of me believes some of these events were orchestrated to fully break her spirit, much like what they tried to do in 2001. I believe her memoir helped her cope with it all, but now she's coping the way she always has, through making music. I pray Mariah maintains her mental resilience and never loses the battle against her own brain. September 26 truly can't come soon enough. (Monday 15 September 2025; 23:39) this is a reply to message 111,207

Brazil concert (111,207) by MusicfanJ from Germany I hope it's not because of opiads. My grandma needs to take them but she's ill and 92. Is there no chance that a broken shoulder can heal? Do you think the shoulder still hurts? I think it was too much with the loss of her mother and the Bryan break-up. When Edith Piaf lost her love, the famous boxer Marcel, she was never the same. I know off-topic but I had to think of her because I watched the movie "La vie en rose" which is fantastic as a music bio pic. But back to Mariah, I hope she's okay and feels better soon. (Monday 15 September 2025; 16:41)

Brazil concert (111,220) by Bobby A from United States Let's give MC some grace. (Monday 15 September 2025; 23:38) this is a reply to message 111,204

Brazil concert (111,204) by Jamie from UK It seems everyone was right. She only defrosts on 11/1 and then she becomes 25 again and Christmas themed (well I thought she 25 was back then). You're right, she never was a dancer but she had stage presence. Come on Mariah, you're only 56 not 156. Clearly something is wrong like we all keep saying. (Monday 15 September 2025; 16:08)

MORE MESSAGES