Obsessed
Mariah Carey
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"I was like, why you so obsessed with me?" So, oh, oh oh oh So, oh, oh oh oh Will the real M-C please step to the mic? M-C you need an M-C, place to be M-C the M-C All up in the blogs, sayin' we met at the bar When I don't even, know who you are Sayin' we up in your house, sayin' I'm up in your car But you in LA, and I'm out at Jermaine's I'm up in the A, you're so so lame And no one here, even mentions your name It must be the weed, it must be the E Heard you get it poppin', you get it poppin' Ah oh Why you so obsessed with me? Boy I want to know, lyin' that you're sexing me When everybody knows, it's clear that you're upset with me Ohh, finally found a girl that you couldn't impress Last man on the earth, still couldn't get this You're delusional, you're delusional Boy you're losing your mind It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time? Got you all fired up, with your Napoleon complex Seein' right through you like you're bathin' in Windex Ooh oh oh Boy why you so obsessed with me? So, oh, oh oh oh So, oh, oh oh oh And all the ladies sing So, oh, oh oh oh So, oh, oh oh oh All the girls sing (Obsessed, obsessed, obsessed, obsessed, obsessed) You on your job, you hatin' hard Ain't goin' feed you, I'm a let you starve Graspin' for air, and I'm ventilation You out of breath, hope you ain't waitin' Tellin' the world how much you miss me, But we never were, so why you trippin'? You a mom and pop, I'm a corporation I'm the, press conference, you're a conversation Ah oh Why you so obsessed with me? And boy I want to know, lyin' that you're sexing me When everybody knows, it's clear that you're upset with me Oh, finally found a girl that you couldn't impress Last man on the earth, still couldn't get this You're delusional, you're delusional Boy you're losing your mind (mind) It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time? (Mind) Got you all fired up, with your Napoleon complex Seein' right through you like you're bathin' in Windex Ooh oh oh Boy why you so obsessed with me? So, oh, oh oh oh So, oh, oh oh oh And all the ladies sing So, oh, oh oh oh So, oh, oh oh oh All the girls sing (Obsessed, obsessed, obsessed, obsessed, obsessed) Ah oh Why you so obsessed with me? (He's all up in George Foreman) And boy I want to know, lyin' that you're sexing me (lying that you're sexing me) When everybody knows, it's clear that you're upset with me (ay) Oh, finally found a girl that you couldn't impress (oh) Last man on the earth, still couldn't get this (Last man on the earth, still couldn't get this) You're delusional, you're delusional, (He's all up in my George Foreman) Boy you're losing your mind (mind) It's confusing yo, you're confused you know Why you wasting your time? (Mind) Got you all fired up, with your Napoleon complex Seein' right through you like you're bathin' in Windex
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Written by: Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart, Mariah Carey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Obsessed" was released as the lead single from Mariah Carey's twelfth studio album, "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Carey's 27th top ten hit on the chart.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by Mariah Carey, Terius "The-Dream" Nash, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, marking one of Carey's numerous collaborations with these two songwriters and producers.
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Controversy"Obsessed" received attention due to speculation that its lyrics were a dis to rapper Eminem, after he released a song implying a romantic involvement with Carey, which she has consistently denied.
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Music VideoRenowned film director Brett Ratner directed the music video for "Obsessed," showing Mariah in a male disguise, supposedly portraying Eminem.
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Critical AcclaimDespite the controversy, the song was generally well-received by music critics. It was praised for its catchy tune and Carey's vocal performance.
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Commercial SuccessThe song also had commercial success globally, peaking within the top ten in Italy and the United Kingdom, and the top 20 in Australia and Canada.
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Award NominationsIn 2010, "Obsessed" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
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Recorded VersionsTwo versions of the song were released - the original and a remix featuring rapper Gucci Mane.
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Influence & Impact"Obsessed" has since been covered by various artists and has been featured in multiple television shows and movies, revealing its cultural impact.
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