Obsessed mariah carey lyrics

Obsessed is a sharp, confident track where Mariah Carey flips gossip into empowerment.The lyrics mock rumors and unwanted attention with humor, sass, and clever wordplay.Mariah presents herself as unbothered, turning obsession back onto the person spreading lies.The song blends playful shade with pop attitude, making the message feel bold yet fun.Overall, the lyrics celebrate self-confidence and remind listeners not to give energy to negativity.

Song credits 

Category	Credit
Artist / Vocals	Mariah Carey
Songwriters	Mariah Carey, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Terius “The-Dream” Nash
Producers	Mariah Carey, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, The-Dream
Recording Engineers	Brian “B. Luv” Thomas, Luis Navarro, Brian Garten
Mixing Engineers	Jaycen Joshua, Dave Pensado
Assistant Mixing Engineer	Giancarlo Lino
Label	Island Records
Album	Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
Release Date	June 16, 2009
Genre	R&B / Hip hop
Length	~4:02

Obsessed mariah carey lyrics

Verse 1

And I was like, “Why you so obsessed with me?”

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (hey, hey, hey)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (hey, hey, hey, hey)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (will the real MC, please)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (step to the mic?)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (MC, MC)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (you need an MC)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (place to be)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (MC the MC)

Verse 2

All up in the blogs, say we met at the bar

When I don’t even know who you are

Say we up in your house, sayin’ I’m up in your car

But you in LA and I’m out at Jermaine’s

I’m up in the A, you’re so, so lame

And no one here even mentions your name

It must be the weed, it must be the E

‘Cause you be poppin’, heard you get it poppin’

Oh, ooh, whoa, oh, whoa

Verse 3

Why are you so obsessed with me? (Obsessed with me)

Boy, I wanna know (know), lying that you’re sexing me (sexing me)

When everybody knows (knows)

It’s clear that you’re upset with me (with me), oh, oh, oh

Finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress

Last man on the earth, still couldn’t get this

You’re delusional, you’re delusional

Boy, you’re losing your mind

Verse 4

It’s confusing, yo, you’re confused, you know

Why you wasting your time?

Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex

See right through you like you’re bathing in Windex

Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh

Boy, why you so obsessed with me?

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (and all my ladies say)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh

So oh, oh, oh, oh (and all my girls say)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (obsessed)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (obsessed)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (obsessed)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (obsessed)

You on your job, you hating hard

Verse 5

Ain’t gon’ feed you, I’ma let you starve

Grasping for air, I’m ventilation

You out of breath, hope you ain’t waiting

Telling the world how much you miss me

But we never were, so why you tripping?

You a mom and pop, I’m a corporation

I’m the press conference, you a conversation

Oh, ooh, whoa, no, no

Why you so obsessed with me? (Obsessed with me)

And boy, I wanna know (know), lying that you’re sexing me (sexing me)

When everybody knows (knows)

Verse 6

It’s clear that you’re upset with me (with me), oh, oh, oh

Finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress

Last man on the earth, still couldn’t get this

You’re delusional, you’re delusional

Boy, you’re losing your mind (mind)

It’s confusing, yo, you’re confused, you know

Why you wasting your time?

Got you all fired up with your Napoleon complex

See right through you like you’re bathing in Windex

Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh

Boy, why you so obsessed with me?

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (and all my ladies say) (ay)

So, oh, oh, oh, oh (ay)

Verse 7

So oh, oh, oh, oh (and all my girls say)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (obsessed)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (obsessed)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (obsessed)

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (obsessed)

Ooh, whoa, oh, no, no (hey)

Why you so obsessed with me? (He’s all up in my George Foreman)

Boy, I wanna know (know)

Lying that you’re sexing me (lying that you’re sexing me)

When everybody knows (knows)

Verse 8

It’s clear that you’re (eh) upset with me (with me), oh, oh, oh (eh)

Finally found a girl that you couldn’t impress

Last man on the earth, still couldn’t get this (no)

You’re delusional, you’re delusional (he’s all up in my George Foreman)

Boy, you’re losing your mind (boy, I wanna know)

It’s confusing, yo, you’re confused, you know? (But I can’t do, nothing for him)

Everybody knows (you love me, you love me)

Frequently Asked Questions  

  What is “Obsessed” by Mariah Carey about?

 The song is about dealing with rumors and unwanted attention, flipping the narrative back on the person spreading them.

 Are the lyrics based on real-life events?

 Many listeners believe the lyrics were inspired by public gossip at the time, though Mariah keeps the message playful and indirect.

 Why are the lyrics considered confident and bold?

 Mariah uses humor, sarcasm, and strong self-assurance to show she is unbothered by negativity.

 What tone do the lyrics carry?

 The tone is sassy, witty, and empowering, making the message feel fun rather than angry.

  How do fans usually interpret the song?

 Fans see it as a clapback anthem about self-worth and not letting others control your narrative.

  Is “Obsessed” meant to be humorous?

Yes, the lyrics clearly use exaggeration and playful shade to mock obsession and rumors.

 Why are the lyrics still popular today?

 The theme of handling gossip with confidence is timeless and relatable across generations.

Final Words

The lyrics of “Obsessed” show Mariah Carey at her most confident and fearless. She turns criticism into comedy and proves that self-belief is the best response to negativity.

Overall, the song’s message is clear and lasting. Stay confident, don’t feed rumors, and let your success speak louder than words.