I was 11 when this song came out. I remember it sounding so... dangerous, so ... sexy, so mysterious. It still sounds like that to me now 23 years later. Mariah pulled me into Hip-Hop/R&B
I was 13 in this ERA, still one of my favorites from her till day! I feel so blessed that i have grown up with MARIAH's music as the soundtrack of my LIFE🦋
Involuntarily, my head shook gently in the pillow and a beat began to roll lightly. A song I had heard in the car, "Shook Ones, Part II", by Mobb Deep, started playing loudly in my head, and I began to whisper:
She’s a musical wizard. Even remembers her background vocals and she can wing them off the top of her head despite the fact she hasn’t sung it or listened to the song in over 2 decades
You’re spot on: The background vocals are almost like another song, in and of itself, but they make this masterpiece even more extraordinary than it is, and Your quote, In its entirety, is so well said, and I love the brilliance of your phrasing, “ her pen game!“ This song is mesmerizing and visceral in conveying her despair! Mariah’s album, Butterfly🦋, truly depicted her coming into her own, not only as an artist but as a person as well!
this still sounds as fresh as the day it came out. you could put this out today and it would still hold up. timeless, new york, quiet storm r&b at it's best!
THIS is the R&B HipHop people!!!! A masterpiece... She writes lyrics, melody lines and produces, and sing background vocal own herself. Many female artists has been WANTING to do like she does, TRYing to copy, but none of them were able to get to close like Ms. MIMI you know.😽🙌🏼✌🏼
MC30 is my most favorite part of 2020. I *PROMISE* this celebration has been helping me retain my composure these past few months......this is foreva the jam....
Coz most of rnb track in butterfly album is too ahead of that time like breakdown, the roof, babydoll and fourth of july.. Breakdown and the roof are my fav im glad she released it but suddenly people are more on pop and alternative that time
@@jimmycarino5277 im so loving the roof, close my eyes and outside so much. And of course the rest are amazing too. Daydream and butterfly are my most favourite albums from all
the way MC's + KP's background vocals sound like the wind tho..... They literally made their bgv sound like echoes from the past... supernaturally sublime
Probably the most nuanced vocalist on the planet today! 'The Roof' was just the beginning of this incredible musical journey she's taken us on. Next level.
In her memoir, she said that she turned on the radio on her way to "Sing sing" after having that "the roof" moment with DJ, and Shook Ones Pt. II was on, the next day she got the permission to use sample that song and she just made the sample such a magic part of The Roof
This is my very favorite Mariah song. I had a similar experience to this song, but in San Francisco to a very warm and humid thunder storm with Robert (who I very much was in love with). Having this song on during this passionate moment was not planned, but oh how delicious... All the windows were open and the red velvet curtains were blowing around.
So many layers... All those sounds and vocals are so masterfully placed each and every one of them at the most precise part. The song sounds so multidimensional... Perfectionism at it's highest point.
“…..and then you suddenly walked in the room….and I was twisted in the web of my desire for you”!!!! These lyrics tho’. Paired with that sweet sultry voice and I’m dead! MC you dah bestest. ❤️
The piano, the snare, Mariah Carey's voice, hearing that beat knock, then Mobb deep saying, "I got you stuck off the realness" just sends this kind of euphoric thrill through my whole being...the nostagia is soul lifting!!!
[Intro: Prodigy & sample] Infamous, it don't stop Yeah, yeah Infamous, knock 'em out the box Yo I got you stuck off the realness Infamous, knock 'em out the box I got you stuck off the realness [Verse 1: Mariah Carey] It wasn't raining yet (Yet) But it was definitely a little misty on (But it was definitely) That warm November night And my heart was pounding (Pounding) My inner voice resounding Begging me to turn away But I just had to see your face To feel alive And then you casually walked in the room And I was twisted in the web Of my desire for you (And I was twisted) My apprehension blew away I only wanted you To taste my sadness As you kissed me in the dark [Chorus: Mariah Carey] Every time I feel the need (and every time) I envision you caressing me And go back in time (back in time) (I go back, I go back, I go back) To relive the splendor of you and I On the rooftop that rainy night [Verse 2: Mariah Carey] And so we finished the Moët and I started feeling liberated And I surrendered as you took me in your arms (You took me in your arms) I was so caught up in the moment I couldn't bear to let you go yet (so I) So I threw caution to the wind And started listening to my longing heart And then you softly pressed your lips to mine And feelings surfaced I'd suppressed For such a long long time (And I was lifted) And for a while I forgot The sorrow and the pain And melted with you as we stood There in the rain [Chorus: Mariah Carey] Every time I feel the need (and every time) I envision you caressing me (Envision you, caressing me) And go back in time (back in time) (Back) To relive the splendor of you and I (you and I, you and I) On the rooftop that rainy night [Chorus: Mariah Carey] (Every time) Every time I feel the need (and every time) I envision you caressing me (Envision you) And go back in time (back in time) To relive the splendor of you and I (you...) On the rooftop that rainy night [Bridge: Mariah Carey] Last night I dreamed that I (Last night I... dreamed that I...) Whispered the words I love you (That I love you boy...) And touched you so very (touched) Subtly as we were kissing goodbye (Kiss... kiss... bye...) [Verse 3: Prodigy] Infamous rocks the box I got you stuck off the realness Feel this pourin' down on your buildings The rain about to fall I score up in the project hall Third floor, grab a taste on the staircase As we embrace strictly loud without the raw bass Me and my ol' dog blowin' out the smokes fog But over all you the one that's like my pistol I see it crystal Keep you on my side, you the ficial [Verse 4: Havoc & Big Noyd] Ain't it ill how we click boo, me and you Got me stuck off the realness Just me and you Up on the roof beats Pebble Beach Talk to me anytime Even when I wit my peeps Ruler L why you smell like the perfume Chanel Push big G's Rapper Noyd simply hit me We can do it on the rooftop Do it till we both drop M-O-B-B with Mariah sounds so hot [Chorus: Mariah Carey] (Every time I...) Every time I feel the need (and every time) I envision you caressing me (Envision you, caressing me) And go back in time (back in time) To relive the splendor of you and I (I go back) On the rooftop that rainy night (On the roof that rainy night) [Chorus: Mariah Carey] Every time I feel the need (and every time) (When I feel the need, I envision you) I envision you caressing me (Over and over and over again) And go back in time (back in time) To relive the splendor of you and I (It was oh so sweet, you and I) On the rooftop that rainy night (On that rainy night) [Chorus: Mariah Carey] Every time I feel the need (and every time) (Last night I had the strangest dream...) I envision you caressing me (It was actually quite symbolic) And go back in time (back in time) (As I whispered... That I loved you) To relive the splendor of you and I (...very subtly) On the rooftop that rainy night [Chorus: Mariah Carey & Prodigy] Every time I feel the need (and every time) (Infamous, it don't stop) (Infamous, rocks the box) I envision you caressing me (Infamous, knock 'em out the box) And go back in time (back in time) To relive the splendor of you and I (Infamous, rocks the box) On the rooftop that rainy night (Infamous, knock 'em out the box) [Outro: Havoc] Word up!
This greatest masterpiece of song has beyond beautiful on the lyrics (Tq for revealing it in the memoir🦋). Is a slow and sultry song, which blends hip-hop and contemporary R&B genres. This makes the song that we could not possibly find in the music of the present era.
This song is so perfectly seasoned that it would still taste just as delicious on the now radio as it did when it first came out. Also, who are the 15 people who did like it?! I bet they make bland food because they have no taste!
💜 Queen Mariah set the tone for the love I always dreamed of having one day. Listening to her music growing up in Middle and all through High school in the 90s made me wish for a love like a Mariah Carey song. 🎵 🎶 🎵 Ps: Still haven't found it as of yet, but her music keeps me dreaming. ✨️🥰
Who the FUCK puts a LOVE SONG on top of a sample of "Shook Ones" by Mobb Deep?!?!?! ------- THE Queen Mariah Carey DOES👑
hell yeah
The Roof is one of MC's greatest masterpieces of all time!
I was 11 when this song came out. I remember it sounding so... dangerous, so ... sexy, so mysterious. It still sounds like that to me now 23 years later. Mariah pulled me into Hip-Hop/R&B
I was 13 in this ERA, still one of my favorites from her till day! I feel so blessed that i have grown up with MARIAH's music as the soundtrack of my LIFE🦋
No one can paint a picture through song like MC.
I was an Egg until October of 2003
Me 2. I think it's my favourite Mariah song
"I got you stuck off the realness".
Dun know! 💯 :)
Yes . He Do and till this day.
Love this. A soft love poem on a hard gangster beat, sis knew what she was doing
Involuntarily, my head shook gently in the
pillow and a beat began to roll lightly. A
song I had heard in the car, "Shook Ones, Part II",
by Mobb Deep, started playing loudly in my head,
and I began to whisper:
Why is nobody talking about Prodigy's verse? He was flowing with the beat like water!
She’s a musical wizard. Even remembers her background vocals and she can wing them off the top of her head despite the fact she hasn’t sung it or listened to the song in over 2 decades
She always has a way with melodies.
Are you saying our ageless queen didn't release this album only 2 years ago? 😏
The background vocals are everything in this song. She is a genius when it comes to background vocals and of course her pen game is 🔥.
You’re spot on: The background vocals are almost like another song, in and of itself, but they make this masterpiece even more extraordinary than it is, and Your quote, In its entirety, is so well said, and I love the brilliance of your phrasing, “ her pen game!“ This song is mesmerizing and visceral in conveying her despair! Mariah’s album, Butterfly🦋, truly depicted her coming into her own, not only as an artist but as a person as well!
Kelly price on the background vocals as well another power house vocalist
😊😊😊
Big facts
Lmao
This song takes you back to that ONE person you had in your life ❤️❤️❤️
this still sounds as fresh as the day it came out. you could put this out today and it would still hold up. timeless, new york, quiet storm r&b at it's best!
Of course it does, our ageless queen only released this album 2 years ago. 😉
One of my most favorite songs ever
I can listen to this all day all night
THIS is the R&B HipHop people!!!!
A masterpiece... She writes lyrics, melody lines and produces, and sing background vocal own herself. Many female artists has been WANTING to do like she does, TRYing to copy, but none of them were able to get to close like Ms. MIMI you know.😽🙌🏼✌🏼
absofuckinglutely!!!!!!
Say it fuckin again for those new age ones who don’t know
Preach!
So true! Mariah and Kelly Price are both on the background vocals in this song.
I'm 35 and I'll never forget that summer in the Bronx when I was 16. This song.
I’m 35 I was 12 my bro loves mc I love mobb deep so this she was jumping in our crib in phx az
The Butterfly era was the best.
Disagree
She was better before Butterfly
Probably my favourite Mariah track....90's nostalgia!! #MC30
I love 💘 this version so much R.I.P. Prodigy 🙏🏾
MC30 is my most favorite part of 2020. I *PROMISE* this celebration has been helping me retain my composure these past few months......this is foreva the jam....
Her vocal layering is so impressive and really just beautiful and chilling, her pen game is so impressive and extensive.
Still dont understand why this song never hit #1. This song and clip is my most favourite one out of the rest
Coz most of rnb track in butterfly album is too ahead of that time like breakdown, the roof, babydoll and fourth of july..
Breakdown and the roof are my fav im glad she released it but suddenly people are more on pop and alternative that time
@@jimmycarino5277 im so loving the roof, close my eyes and outside so much. And of course the rest are amazing too. Daydream and butterfly are my most favourite albums from all
It was too real for society at that time (it also inc Mobb Deep) - even more real, but to us, it’s timeless :) 💞
Some of the tracks of Butterfly released ahead of time. People back then do not yet prepare for this type of masterpiece.
It didn't recieve a phyisical release
That's why it did not chart
🦋🦋YES! Those background supports & harmonies are so hypnotic.🦋🦋
Definitely! 👌🏻
@@Alfredul03 Have a beautiful day!
I applaud you supporting Mariah on some on her videos, have a good week🥰🥰
Its only mariah carey and kelly price doing the background vocals
@@bronwynnkyledonson1266 legendary
One of her greatest tunes with Mobb Deep who never were / would never have been accepted by “mainstream” society! “got you stuck off the realness” 💯
This is one of my favorite songs
God gave Mariah a great talent!
I swear she's giving her fans all that we want and then some more. She truly cares about us, this is so good. ❤️
It’s raining on this November night, had to start playing this classic
the way MC's + KP's background vocals sound like the wind tho..... They literally made their bgv sound like echoes from the past... supernaturally sublime
Probably the most nuanced vocalist on the planet today! 'The Roof' was just the beginning of this incredible musical journey she's taken us on. Next level.
This wasn't even the beginning though
Mariah killed this 🔥🔥🔥
In her memoir, she said that she turned on the radio on her way to "Sing sing" after having that "the roof" moment with DJ, and Shook Ones Pt. II was on, the next day she got the permission to use sample that song and she just made the sample such a magic part of The Roof
This song is through The Roof ! 🤣💕🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Excuse me but this song right here is premium quality. Lyrics, vocals, instrumentals... *chefs kiss*
I ❤ The Roof!
My Favorite song of Butterfly!
Beautiful Song.👏🦋
I listen to this jam at least once a month! Always sounds good🫶🏾👍🏽.
This is my very favorite Mariah song. I had a similar experience to this song, but in San Francisco to a very warm and humid thunder storm with Robert (who I very much was in love with). Having this song on during this passionate moment was not planned, but oh how delicious... All the windows were open and the red velvet curtains were blowing around.
This song takes you to another place 🦋
ALG - Every time I feel the need, I envision you caressing me & go back in time to relive the splendor of you & I on the rooftop that rainy night.
Got goosebumps hearing this one... reminds me of Lynwood H/S .... freshman year c/o 2000
So many layers... All those sounds and vocals are so masterfully placed each and every one of them at the most precise part. The song sounds so multidimensional... Perfectionism at it's highest point.
My adolescence 😭 listened to it over and over again... I m waiting for rainbow album's remix 😍😍😍🌈
“…..and then you suddenly walked in the room….and I was twisted in the web of my desire for you”!!!! These lyrics tho’. Paired with that sweet sultry voice and I’m dead! MC you dah bestest. ❤️
This song is my favorite😀😀😀😀👍👍👍🌺🌺🌼🌼😻😻😻💖💖🌩🌁⛅☁️🌧🌤🌨🌥🌬
The piano, the snare, Mariah Carey's voice, hearing that beat knock, then Mobb deep saying, "I got you stuck off the realness" just sends this kind of euphoric thrill through my whole being...the nostagia is soul lifting!!!
The Roof 💗💗💗 Probably the best song ever written and recorded 💗💗💗 a masterpiece!
Her Songs are timeless and musical treasures...and Mariah... She is the most talented singer/songwriter of all TIME!
LAMB FOR LIFE🐑
Mariah is so amazing for releasing these 😍
[Intro: Prodigy & sample]
Infamous, it don't stop
Yeah, yeah
Infamous, knock 'em out the box
Yo
I got you stuck off the realness
Infamous, knock 'em out the box
I got you stuck off the realness
[Verse 1: Mariah Carey]
It wasn't raining yet
(Yet)
But it was definitely a little misty on
(But it was definitely)
That warm November night
And my heart was pounding
(Pounding)
My inner voice resounding
Begging me to turn away
But I just had to see your face
To feel alive
And then you casually walked in the room
And I was twisted in the web
Of my desire for you
(And I was twisted)
My apprehension blew away
I only wanted you
To taste my sadness
As you kissed me in the dark
[Chorus: Mariah Carey]
Every time I feel the need (and every time)
I envision you caressing me
And go back in time (back in time)
(I go back, I go back, I go back)
To relive the splendor of you and I
On the rooftop that rainy night
[Verse 2: Mariah Carey]
And so we finished the Moët and
I started feeling liberated
And I surrendered as you took me in your arms
(You took me in your arms)
I was so caught up in the moment
I couldn't bear to let you go yet (so I)
So I threw caution to the wind
And started listening to my longing heart
And then you softly pressed your lips to mine
And feelings surfaced I'd suppressed
For such a long long time
(And I was lifted)
And for a while I forgot
The sorrow and the pain
And melted with you as we stood
There in the rain
[Chorus: Mariah Carey]
Every time I feel the need (and every time)
I envision you caressing me
(Envision you, caressing me)
And go back in time (back in time)
(Back)
To relive the splendor of you and I (you and I, you and I)
On the rooftop that rainy night
[Chorus: Mariah Carey]
(Every time)
Every time I feel the need (and every time)
I envision you caressing me
(Envision you)
And go back in time (back in time)
To relive the splendor of you and I (you...)
On the rooftop that rainy night
[Bridge: Mariah Carey]
Last night I dreamed that I
(Last night I... dreamed that I...)
Whispered the words I love you
(That I love you boy...)
And touched you so very (touched)
Subtly as we were kissing goodbye
(Kiss... kiss... bye...)
[Verse 3: Prodigy]
Infamous rocks the box
I got you stuck off the realness
Feel this pourin' down on your buildings
The rain about to fall
I score up in the project hall
Third floor, grab a taste on the staircase
As we embrace strictly loud without the raw bass
Me and my ol' dog blowin' out the smokes fog
But over all you the one that's like my pistol
I see it crystal
Keep you on my side, you the ficial
[Verse 4: Havoc & Big Noyd]
Ain't it ill how we click boo, me and you
Got me stuck off the realness
Just me and you
Up on the roof beats
Pebble Beach
Talk to me anytime
Even when I wit my peeps
Ruler L why you smell like the perfume Chanel
Push big G's
Rapper Noyd simply hit me
We can do it on the rooftop
Do it till we both drop
M-O-B-B with Mariah sounds so hot
[Chorus: Mariah Carey]
(Every time I...)
Every time I feel the need (and every time)
I envision you caressing me
(Envision you, caressing me)
And go back in time (back in time)
To relive the splendor of you and I (I go back)
On the rooftop that rainy night
(On the roof that rainy night)
[Chorus: Mariah Carey]
Every time I feel the need (and every time)
(When I feel the need, I envision you)
I envision you caressing me
(Over and over and over again)
And go back in time (back in time)
To relive the splendor of you and I
(It was oh so sweet, you and I)
On the rooftop that rainy night
(On that rainy night)
[Chorus: Mariah Carey]
Every time I feel the need (and every time)
(Last night I had the strangest dream...)
I envision you caressing me
(It was actually quite symbolic)
And go back in time (back in time)
(As I whispered... That I loved you)
To relive the splendor of you and I
(...very subtly)
On the rooftop that rainy night
[Chorus: Mariah Carey & Prodigy]
Every time I feel the need (and every time)
(Infamous, it don't stop)
(Infamous, rocks the box)
I envision you caressing me
(Infamous, knock 'em out the box)
And go back in time (back in time)
To relive the splendor of you and I
(Infamous, rocks the box)
On the rooftop that rainy night
(Infamous, knock 'em out the box)
[Outro: Havoc]
Word up!
Love this song especially with Mobb Deep! #Queen
Esp with Mobb Deep indeed 💯
yep escpecially because she sampled The Shook ones for this song.
Yes, her backfriund vocals are insane. Shes not back anything on this one though. This rolls hard forever. Masterpiece.
A masterpiece of this tune. Mobb Deep flow with the beat. Sultry voice of Mariah is the key.
This song was and will forever be the sh*t! A MASTERPIECE!!!!! It's timeless!
Currently reading her book and it explains how this song is about Derek greeter lol. It’s so cool to find out the inspo behind it
So we all agree that this is the “real” version yes? Lol. Because I always refer to this version when I think of the song lol.
Such a great song.
Ok. I may be late to the party. But, THID SLAPS!!! I miss the back in the day groove
I wish there was an acapella version of this so we could appreciate all the vocal parts!
That would actually be really awesome. And then blast it on some great sound system....!
THOMAS PARSONS exactly!
This song is so addictive 🔥
This cut is 🔥 saang Mi Mi please bring this R&B back darling.
One of my favorite Mariah Carey songs. She hit that damn note.
This greatest masterpiece of song has beyond beautiful on the lyrics (Tq for revealing it in the memoir🦋).
Is a slow and sultry song, which blends hip-hop and contemporary R&B genres. This makes the song that we could not possibly find in the music of the present era.
ahh that's perfection
The mobb deep sample was the truth!!
I can’t count how many times I’ve listened to the butterfly album… I just love every single song! The whole chill vibes of it all!
Mariah @ her finest! 💯
L💙VE Mariah!🎙🎼🦋
This and 4th Of July are in my top 5 favorite Mariah songs for sure.
Its never been a song of hers ive loved but lyrically its amazing
Man when r&b and rap actually did great music
THE PRINCESS OF RNB AND HIP HOP🔥🔥🔥
I love her sooooo much who else
👇🏽❤️
I believe this choon ended the argument between Whitney vs Mariah. In hip hop circles Mariah will always been #1
"Dont forget where the original track came from."...... (NUFF SAID) 1❤
Queen of remixes
my fave song of all 🌝💞
RIP Prodigy. This is so good
Fireeee track
Mobb all day!
One of my fave Mariah songs 🔥🔥🔥
Love ＆ Peace.❤️
Last night I had the strangest dream it was actually quite symbolic and I whispered that I loved you very subtly
This shit go hard
*haunting*
🦋💖💜🦋Great song, great butterfly 🦋album💿 and I love all the remixes to this song!!🦋💖💜🦋
PERFECTION!
My ULTIMATE MC SONG NO DEBATE 💯♥️♥️♥️
Soooo underrated
damn how I love this song, I always cry listening. ❤️❤️😭😭😭
LASSTTT NIIGHHTT, LASSTT NIIGHTTT 🔥❤😖
Love to start my day with you my beautiful everything 🙈😊 Every remix you create is so amazing! I love this 🦋 Felíz Martes mí reina divina 👸🦋🥀🎼☕💙
Beautiful
November 2024 I'm still listening to this song, it is fire! one of my favorite songs by Mariah & Mobb Deep!
I LOKE THAT RASPY VOICE 😂❤
This song is so perfectly seasoned that it would still taste just as delicious on the now radio as it did when it first came out. Also, who are the 15 people who did like it?! I bet they make bland food because they have no taste!
I wish this version was on the album. Both amazing though
my all time favourite - always and forever
2023 ! Got u stuck of the realness!
💜 Queen Mariah set the tone for the love I always dreamed of having one day. Listening to her music growing up in Middle and all through High school in the 90s made me wish for a love like a Mariah Carey song. 🎵 🎶 🎵
Ps: Still haven't found it as of yet, but her music keeps me dreaming. ✨️🥰
One of my favorite classics
When she free’d up from Tommy motola she bruk all the way out this era was her best
And I was twisted in the web of my desire for you...