You Had Your Chance

Mariah Carey · 3 Cd Collector's Set [2009]

Well it's been a while

Since I looked into your eyes

Never dreamed I'd see you tonight

And it's interesting that I

Just don't feel a thing

For the so called love of my life



We used to be close

(but you didn't love me)

We used to be best friends

(but you never really cared)

I let you into my soul

(didn't know you couldn't be trusted)

It took me so long to forget

(all the little things we shared)



And now you want me back again

After my heartache and suffering

I was your fool

But that's all in the past

So sorry boy, but you had your chance



See, I spent so many sleepless nights

Trying to block you from my mind

I was so convinced

I'd die without you once upon a time

Now my eyes are open and I can see

You were devious and shady

Only trifling with me



We used to be close

(but you didn't love me)

We used to be best friends

(but you never really cared)

I let you into my soul

(didn't know you couldn't be trusted)

It took me so long to forget

(all the little things we shared)



And now you want me back again

After my heartache and suffering

I was your fool

But that's all in the past

So sorry boy, but you had your chance



Where were you when I needed you most

Would've done anything to hold you close

Would've given the world to be back in your arms

But you left me so torn apart



And now you want me back again

After my heartache and suffering

I was your fool

But that's all in the past

So sorry boy, but you had your chance

You Had Your Chance

Mariah Carey's "You Had Your Chance" stands as a poignant song in her discography, showcasing her signature melismatic vocal style and emotional depth. Recorded for the "3 Cd Collector's Set," the track exemplifies her ability to blend R&B sensibilities with pop grandeur, characteristic of her work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The song reflects themes of regret and the fleeting nature of opportunity, delivered with her renowned power and emotive delivery. As part of her broader catalog, it complements other notable recordings such as "We Belong Together" and "My All," reinforcing her status as a vocalist who consistently delivers high-quality performances across her career. The recording captures a moment in her artistic evolution, highlighting her technical prowess and the enduring appeal of her songwriting.