Weakness Of The Body
Mariah Carey · Other Songs - Mariah Carey
I know I hurt you so
The night you heard
My true confession, boy
I had to let you know
I spent the night
Of guilty passion, so
I called to say
There'll never be another
To take your place, no
Now I pray
That you'll put an end to
These tears of shame
Rolling down my face
Chorus:
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body
It tore our love apart
Now I'm feeling sad and lonely
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body
How can I make it right
I gotta have you
Here with me tonight
(Weakness of the body)
It didn't mean a thing
I guess I needed
To prove my love was true
I had to feel the sting, mm
Of a night in another's arms
Away from you, whoa
Now I'm lying
Staring at the ceiling
Counting my pain, oh
Now I'm crying
I've turned our days of sunshine
Into these days
And nights of rain
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body
It tore our love apart
Now I'm feeling sad and lonely
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body
How can I make it right
I gotta have you
Here with me tonight
(Weakness of the body)
Gotta have your love
No, no, no
(Weakness of the body)
(spoken:)
Every morning I wake up
And remember you're gone
I look in the mirror
And ask myself
Why did I do so wrong?
Now I feel the love
That burns so hot inside me
Just trust me one more time
And I promise..
To make you happy
I called to say
There'll never be another
To take your place, oh
Now I pray
That you'll put an end to
These tears of shame
Rolling down my face
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body
It tore our love apart
Now I'm feeling sad and lonely
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body
How can I make it right
I gotta have you
Here with me tonight
(Weakness of the body)
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body
It tore our love apart
Now I'm feeling sad and lonely
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body
How can I make it right
I gotta have you, yeah
I have the strength of heart
(But a weakness of the body)
It tore our love apart
Now I'm feeling sad and lonely
I have the strength of heart
But a weakness of the body, oh
How can I make it right
I gotta have you
Got to, got to
Oh, oh
(Weakness of the body)
Weakness Of The Body
Mariah Carey's "Weakness Of The Body" stands as a poignant exploration of physical frailty and emotional vulnerability within her discography. Released during a period where she balanced her soaring pop vocals with more introspective songwriting, the track reflects her ability to blend R&B sensibilities with pop grandeur. The recording showcases her signature belting and melodic phrasing, characteristic of her work in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Unlike her most commercially dominant hits, the song delves into personal themes of weakness and resilience, offering a nuanced perspective on the human condition. It remains a testament to her versatility as an artist who consistently delivers emotionally resonant music across her extensive catalogue.
