Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Background Vocals
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Performer
Melanie Daniels
Melanie Daniels
Background Vocals
Shanrae Price
Shanrae Price
Background Vocals
Kelly Price
Kelly Price
Background Vocals
Manuel Seal
Manuel Seal
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Songwriter
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Songwriter
Manuel Seal
Manuel Seal
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Producer
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin
Producer
Jay Healy
Jay Healy
Vocal Recording Engineer
Phil Tan
Phil Tan
Recording Engineer
Mick Guzauski
Mick Guzauski
Mixing Engineer
Kurt Lundvall
Kurt Lundvall
Assistant Recording Engineer
Mike Scott
Mike Scott
Assistant Recording Engineer
G. Marchese
G. Marchese
Assistant Recording Engineer
Andy Smith
Andy Smith
Assistant Recording Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Manuel Seal
Manuel Seal
Co-Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
We were as one, babe
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine
Now, you wanna be free
So I'm letting you fly
'Cause I know in my heart, babe
Our love will never die, no
[Chorus]
You will always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy, 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
[Verse 2]
I ain't gonna cry, no
And I won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave, boy
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
[Chorus]
You will always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy, 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
[Bridge]
I know that you'll be back, boy
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder, oh, whoa
I know that you'll be right back, baby
Oh, baby, believe me, it's only a matter of time, time
[Chorus]
You will always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me?
Ooh, darling, because you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger 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, baby)
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby
[Chorus]
You will always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy, don't you know you can't escape me?
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby (Never, no no, you and I will always be)
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way, you're never gonna shake me (You and I, you and I)
Ooh, darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby (You and I will always be)
[Outro]
No way, you're never gonna shake me
No way, you're never gonna shake me
You and I will always be
No matter what you do
Written by: Jermaine Dupri Mauldin, Mariah Carey
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