Lyrics: When I Feel It

Mariah Carey’s unreleased track “When I Feel It” remained a fan favorite in the shadows for nearly two decades—until now. Originally written and produced by Carey and Mahogany during the Emancipation of Mimi recording sessions, the song was meant to be part of the album’s original lineup.

However, due to a denied sample clearance for The Dynamic Superiors’ “Here Comes That Feeling,” it was pulled at the last minute and replaced by “Joy Ride.”

Thankfully, the sample has since been cleared, and the track has finally been officially released as part of The Emancipation of Mimi: 20th Anniversary Edition. The lyrics “When I Feel It” now have a rightful place in Carey’s discography, offering fans the chance to experience this long-lost R&B treasure as it was always meant to be heard.

When I Feel It

[Intro]
Here we go again
I don’t wanna let you in
But you know what happens
When I, when I, when I feel it

[Chorus]
I feel it deep inside
I feel it come alive
Here comes that feeling again
I feel it deep inside
I feel it come alive
Here comes that feeling again

[Verse 1]
Keep telling you it’s over
But boy here we go again
You say: I’m coming over
‘Cause you know I’ll let you in
So sly and so persuasive
I don’t wanna let you win
But my restrain’s diminishing
And then I go
When I, when I, when I feel it