Always Be My Baby

"Always Be My Baby" is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey from her fifth studio album, Daydream. It was released by Columbia Records on March 9, 1996 as the third US single and fourth overall. The song was written by Carey, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal, who also produced the song. A mid-tempo song, its lyrics describe the feeling of attachment and unity the protagonist feels towards her estranged lover, even though they are no longer together. She says he will always be a part of her and will "always be her baby" even after they move on.

Music critics have praised "Always Be My Baby". The song became Carey's 11th chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100, tying her with Madonna and Whitney Houston for most number one singles for a female artist. It spent two weeks atop the chart and became Carey's eight chart topper on the Canadian Singles Chart. In other regions, the song performed moderately, peaking at number three in the United Kingdom, number five in New Zealand, number 17 in Australia and in the top 20 in most music markets where it charted.

The song's music video features scenes of Carey frolicking by a campsite, as well as swinging on a large swing over a lake. Additional inter-cuts include scenes of two children, one male and female, sneaking out at night and spending time together by a campfire similar to Carey's location. Most scenes from the video were filmed at The Fresh Air Fund's Camp Mariah, named after Mariah Carey for her generous support and dedication to Fresh Air Fund children. The song was performed live during her Daydream World Tour (1996) and many of her future tours and concerts. "Always Be My Baby" was also featured in Carey's compilation albums, Number 1's (1998), Greatest Hits (2001) and The Ballads (2008).

"LYRICS"

We were as one babe

For a moment in time

And it seemed everlasting

That you would always be mine

Now you want to be free

So I'm letting you fly

'Cause I know in my heart babe

Our love will never die, no

You'll always be a part of me

I'm a part of you indefinitely

Girl don't you know you can't escape me

Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

And we'll linger on

Time can't erase a feeling this strong

No way you're never gonna shake me

Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

Dhum ... Dhum ...

I ain't gonna cry no

And I won't beg you to stay

If you're determined to leave girl

I will not stand in your way

But inevitably you'll be back again

'Cause you know in your heart babe

Our love will never end, no

You'll always be a part of me

I'm part of you indefinitely

Girl don't you know you can't escape me

Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

And we'll linger on and on

Time can't erase a feeling this strong

No way you're never gonna shake me

Ooh darling,'cause you'll always be my baby

(I know that you'll be back Girl)

When your days and your nights get a little bit colder, oh

(I know that)

You'll be right back, baby

OOww Well, baby believe me it's only a matter of time ...

You'll always be apart of me

And I'm part of you indefinitely

Girl don't you know you can't escape me

Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

And we'll linger on and on

(And we will linger on and on)

Time can't erase a feeling this strong

No way you're never gonna shake me

Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my ... My baby

You'll always be apart of me

And I'm part of you indefinitely

Girl don't you know you can't escape me

Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

(You and I will always be)

And we'll linger on and on

Time can't erase a feeling this strong

(You and I)

No way you're never gonna shake me

(You and I)

Ooh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

Always Be My Baby ....