More Than Just Friends

Album: Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel (2009)
Play Video

Songfacts®:

  • The subject matter of this song is a fantasy of what a casual relationship might become.
  • On this R&B jam Carey pokes fun at her own vocal signature with the lyric, "love me down till I hit the top of my soprano." In an interview with Elle Magazine, Carey commented: "The album has a sense of humor-you can hear me laughing out loud at certain points."
  • The song samples "One More Chance" by The Notorious B.I.G.
  • Carey wrote and produced this with Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (Rihanna's hit "Umbrella") for her 12th studio album, Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel. The singer also brought her longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri on board, as well as R&B producer Timbaland, but none of their songs made the album. Timbaland ended up co-writing her Caution track "8th Grade."

Comments

Be the first to comment...

Editor's Picks

Mike Campbell

Mike CampbellSongwriter Interviews

Mike is lead guitarist with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and co-writer of classic songs like "Boys Of Summer," "Refugee" and "The Heart Of The Matter."

Dr. John

Dr. JohnSongwriter Interviews

The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.

Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet Sprocket

Glen Phillips of Toad the Wet SprocketSongwriter Interviews

The "All I Want" singer went through a long depression, playing some shows when he didn't want to be alive.

Commercials

CommercialsFact or Fiction

Was "Ring Of Fire" really used to sell hemorrhoid cream?

Ralph Casale  - Session Pro

Ralph Casale - Session ProSongwriter Interviews

A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."

Chris Isaak

Chris IsaakSongwriter Interviews

Chris tells the story of "Wicked Game," talks milkshakes and moonpies at Sun Records, and explains why women always get their way.