You Had Your Chance
Mariah Carey · Charmbracelet
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
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You Had Your Chance
Mariah Carey's "You Had Your Chance" stands as a defining track from her 1994 album *Charmbracelet*, showcasing her signature melismatic vocal style within the R&B and pop genres. Released during a period of immense commercial success, the recording features her characteristic high notes and emotive delivery, reinforcing her status as a vocal powerhouse. The song complements other notable works from the era, such as "We Belong Together" and "My All," contributing to a discography that solidified her legacy in contemporary music. Its enduring appeal lies in its blend of romantic themes and technical vocal prowess, making it a staple in her catalog of hits that resonated with audiences globally throughout the mid-to-late 1990s.