Mariah Carey - The Wind

Carey decided that a jazz standard would contribute to the album's soulful/R&B-influenced feel, and she contacted Russell Freeman. With his permission she began to write new lyrics for his new song "The Wind", and she had been inspired to write it after the death of a friend in a car accident. Sony/Columbia executives felt "The Wind" carried a universal theme that could be applied to the album, and it was considered as the album's title. They also thought it would be fitting as Carey's first name originated from the song "They Call the Wind Mariah". Because its first single was "Emotions", the album was titled Emotions.
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The wind has taken you
You're free finally at peace
So still you lie
Leaving your cares behind

The pain is gone
Gone with the spirit in your eyes
Now you're wandering around
Above us
Looking downyard
As we cry

You've flown into the wind
Escaping all the hurt within
Took to the sky
Leaving the world behind

So young to die
How could you let it all pass you by

And to the wind go so many dreams
That you held inside
Now you're just a memory
Burning in my mind

So young to die
How could you let life pass you by
And now you'll never know I loved you
And now you'll never know I cared

I really loved you
And now you'll never know

You'll only fade
Into the wind
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New Lyrics: Mariah Carey
Music: Russell Freeman

Bosendorfer SE Grand Piano, Synclavier Acoustic Bass, Strings, Vibes and Synthesizers: Walter Afanasieff
Guitars: Vernon "Ice" Black
Drums: Steve Smith
Synclavier/Akai Programming: Ren Klyce
Synclavier/Macintosh Programming: Gary Cirimelli

Recorded at Skywalker Sound, Marin County, The Plant Recording Studios, Sausalito and Right Track Recording, New York City
Engineer: Dana Jon Chapelle
Additional Engineering: Bob Edwards
Assistand Engineers: Bruce Calder, Craig Silvey, Manny LaCarruba and M.T. Silvia
Mixed by Dana Jon Chapelle at Right Track Recording, New York City

© 1991 Encore Music (ASCAP)
All rights reserved. Used without permission.

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[robbie079]

can you change the video to be allowed to play on phones and other devices. Please and thank you. Its such a wonderful song.

[llrocks]

@robbie079 done ;)

[marsattacksu]

I dedicate this to my fiancee who died 5 weeks ago. 41 is no age to die at. It's left me heart broken. This song says it all. We both love Mariah. xxxxx R.I.P Dave xxxxxxxxxxx

[FaytLinegod]

@Rikafede82

The sad thing is, Mariah clearly is NOT the same person she was when she sang this. She traded in class and elegance for a sex-obsessed image and it's a damn shame.

[zblamm2121]

@FaytLinegod She is the same person her music style changed

[arsenalwilliams]

any jazzy similar songs like this??

[MariahCareyAngel1]

"And to the wind go so many dreams

That you had inside

Now you're just a memory

Burning in my mind"

amazing ... amazing ... amazing lyrics!!!

[theazurerain]

@FaytLinegod If you look beyond the image (the outfits & everything), you would see that she really is the SAME person at the core. A lot of people are so close-minded & shallow that they truly fail to recognize this. People put Mariah & other female artists in this small box, expecting them to always be a certain way (this is what her management team tried to do); not allowing them to branch out and express themselves fully. Take the time to listen to her 'newer' songs i.e. I Wish You Well.

[kylesdad77]

One of the greatest songs ever!

[icantdothisbymyself]

"HOW COULD YOU LET LOVE PASS YOU BYYYYYYYY????!!!"

[FaytLinegod]

@SholaMind21

I don't object to an artist changing their image normally, but Mariah took it too far. There's no substance or soul to her music anymore.

[BBQJester]

Search "Mariah Carey - Christmas Time Is In The Air Again" if you want to listen to Mariah singing a similar jazzy number.

[BadBitchJordynn]

@FaytLinegod I agree. She was too preoccupied about her image rather than her voice. "Rainbow" is the earliest evidence of this. Although I enjoy "Daydream" and "Butterfly" (this is when she left her pop/gospel sound and transitioned into RnB/Hip-Hop), her first two albums were her best and I don't think she has topped them since!

[MissMusicFan1]

Mariah's R&B/Soul/Jazz-influenced songs, is her best songs! I love that side of her!