Here For It All – English Lyrics

• By: Mariah Carey

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the soulful depths of Mariah Carey's "Here For It All," a powerful ballad that closes her latest album. This track is a masterclass in emotional storytelling through music, blending R&B, gospel, and jazz. By exploring its lyrics, you can learn about expressions of resilience, enduring love, and spiritual reflection in English. Mariah's iconic vocals and the song's rich, layered production make it a truly special listening experience, offering a unique window into her personal journey and artistic evolution.

[English]

I lay awake and feel you breathe

And thank the Lord I’ve lived to see

The physical embodiment of love

(Someone say “That’s tough” lololollol!)

But when you leave

You take a little bit

Of every fiber that’s embedded in me

But if you need

I’ll keep my shit together and

Internalize the depth of “the feels”

Baby I’m here for it all

The glory the shakes and withdrawals

Even when you bounce off the walls

Baby I’m here for it all

I'm here for the clouds in your eyes

A kiss where the sun never shines

And I won’t let you break when you fall

Baby I’m here for it all

La la la...La la la...

Oh, and rainbows will always remind you of me

Please remember to look for them diligently

(for me, for me)

And save a prayer ‘cause covenants are real

Believe in things unseen

Hey boy...

But if you leave

Just whisper something softly to the wind

You want Mariah to hear

But if you please

Just stay with me a while and help me

Laugh through the tears till I’m gone

And baby I’m here for it all

Red carpets in Cannes and applause

Bugattis, whatever they’re called

Yeah Baby, I’m here for it all

Our virtual sleep overnights

That kept me from losing my mind

Through things I don’t care to recall

Still baby I’m here for it all

This is just a rehearsal

Test flight

You just gotta

Praise

The most high

And baby I’m here for it all

Yeah for the glory the shakes and withdrawals

Even when you bounce off the walls

Baby I’m here for it all

You know I’m here for the clouds in your eyes

And a kiss where the sun never shines

Boy I won’t let you break when you fall

Baby I’m here for it all

Baby I’m

HERE FOR IT ALL

And you know what this is

This is just a rehearsal

Test flight

You just gotta

Praise

The most high

This is just a rehearsal

Test flight

You just gotta

Praise

The most high

This is just... a rehearsal

Test flight

You just gotta

Praise

The most high

This is just a rehearsal

Test flight

You just gotta

Praise

The most high

This is just a rehearsal

Praise

The most high

This is just a rehearsal

Test flight

You just gotta

Praise

The most high

Praise his name

You got to praise him

Praise his name

You got to praise him

I said you got to praise him

You got to praise his name

I said you got to praise him

Oh my Lord

Hallelujah

Holy spirit

Fall down on me

This is just a rehearsal

Test flight

You just gotta

Praise

The most high

Test Flight

You just gotta

Praise

The most high

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone
Lord /lɔːrd/ A2	noun - a title for a deity or a nobleman
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - great honor and admiration
withdrawal /wɪˈθdrɔːəl/ C1	noun - the act of pulling back or removing
rainbow /ˈreɪnboʊ/ A2	noun - a multicolored arc in the sky formed by light refraction
covenant /ˈkʌvəndənt/ C1	noun - a solemn agreement or promise
praise /preɪz/ B1	verb - to express admiration or approval noun - the act of praising; commendation
prayer /prɛər/ A2	noun - a solemn request or expression of thanks to a deity
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or physical sensation
breathe /briːð/ A2	verb - to take air into the lungs and exhale
internalize /ˌɪntərˈnælʌɪz/ C1	verb - to incorporate into one's own thoughts or behavior
embed /ɪmˈbɛd/ C1	verb - to fix firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light or be bright
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces or cause something to cease
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to move downward, typically under the force of gravity
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ B1	verb - to recall or keep something in mind
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept as true or real
holy /ˈhoʊli/ B2	adjective - sacred; dedicated to a deity
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - at a great or considerable height or level

Key Grammar Structures

• I lay awake and feel you breathe

  ➔ Present Simple for habitual action/state, Infinitive of perception

  ➔ The verb "lay" describes a recurring state, and "feel" is used with the infinitive "breathe" to express direct perception. The sentence describes a habitual experience – feeling someone's breath while awake. "I **lay** awake and feel you **breathe**"

• But when you leave, You take a little bit Of every fiber that’s embedded in me

  ➔ Subordinate clause with 'when', Relative clause with 'that's', Past Simple

  ➔ The sentence uses a 'when' clause to indicate a time condition. The relative clause "that's embedded in me" modifies "fiber". The verb "take" is in the past simple, describing a completed action. "But when you **leave**, You **take** a little bit Of every fiber that’s **embedded** in me"

• Baby I’m here for it all, The glory the shakes and withdrawals

  ➔ Present Simple for general truth/statement, Noun phrases as listing

  ➔ The phrase "here for it all" is a statement of willingness and acceptance. The following nouns – "glory", "shakes", and "withdrawals" – are listed as examples of what the speaker is prepared to experience. "Baby I’m **here** for it all, The **glory** the **shakes** and **withdrawals**"

• Please remember to look for them diligently

  ➔ Imperative mood, Adverb of manner

  ➔ The sentence is a direct command using the imperative mood. "Diligently" modifies the verb "look" and describes *how* to look. "Please **remember** to look for them **diligently**"