X-Girlfriend
Mariah Carey · Triple Feature [2010]
You can't have him
It's about time
That you found you a new man
He's moved on
Dont you know, don't you know
You gotta let him go
Let him go, let him go
Ex-girlfriend, you don't listen
Stop tryin he's not gonna give in
He's not yours anymore
Don't you know
You gotta let him go
Let him go, let him go
Hey ex-girlfriend
It's too bad when you had him
Yalls thing didnt work
But he's all mine now
So stop pursuing him
Before you get your feelings hurt
See our love is hot
And no, it won't stop
'Cause I've got him in a lock
And although he rejects you
it don't seem to affect you
'Cause you just keep trying
To get with him
So don't keep calling
Hanging up the phone
When I answer I know it
Tears you up inside and
Why do you sit in silence
On the other end
'Till I hang up and you
Predictably call right back again
Ex-girlfriend
You can't have him
It's about time
That you found you a new man
He's moved on
Dont you know, don't you know
You gotta let him go
Let him go, let him go
Ex-girlfriend, you don't listen
Stop tryin he's not gonna give in
He's not yours anymore
Don't you know
You gotta let him go
Let him go, let him go
Hey ex-girlfriend
Whatever your name is
I'm really not amused
'Cause the things you do
Are very offensive
And sometimes straight up rude
All those late night calls and notes on his car
Won't get you anywhere
You can call his mom
As much as you want
And he won't really care
So don't keep calling
Hanging up the phone
When I answer I know it
Tears you up inside and
Why do you sit in silence
On the other end
'Till I hang up and you
Predictably call right back again
Ex-girlfriend
You can't have him
It's about time
That you found you a new man
He's moved on
Dont you know, don't you know
You gotta let him go
Let him go, let him go
Ex-girlfriend, you don't listen
Stop tryin he's not gonna give in
He's not yours anymore
Don't you know
You gotta let him go
Let him go, let him go
Ex-girlfriend
You can't have him
It's about time
That you found you a new man
He's moved on
Dont you know, don't you know
You gotta let him go
Let him go, let him go
Ex-girlfriend, you don't listen
Stop tryin he's not gonna give in
He's not yours anymore
Don't you know
You gotta let him go
Let him go, let him go
X-Girlfriend
X-Girlfriend represents a bold, experimental song in Mariah Carey's extensive discography, released during her 2010 era. The track showcases the artist's willingness to explore darker, more aggressive sonic textures compared to her traditional pop ballads. Recorded for the Triple Feature collection, the song highlights Carey's vocal versatility and her capacity to blend R&B sensibilities with contemporary production styles. This work stands as a testament to her enduring influence on modern music, demonstrating her ability to reinvent her sound while maintaining her signature melodic strength. The recording captures a specific moment in her career where she embraced a more eclectic approach, contributing to a diverse body of work that continues to resonate with listeners across generations.