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The Roof (Back in Time) (Mariah Carey Cover)

from Slowburn by Reuben Walton

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Probably the last cover of hers I'll go public with. I just couldn't resist, being a glurge addict and given how melancholy, seductive, hauntingly nostalgic and street the song is. I made sure to try to enunciate the lyrics.

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It wasn't raining yet
But it was definitely a little misty on
That warm November night
And my heart was pounding
My inner voice resounding
Begging me to turn away
But I just had to see your face
To feel alive
And then you casually walked in the room
And I was twisted in the web
Of my desire for you
(And I was twisted)
My apprehension blew away
I only wanted you
To taste my sadness
As you kissed me in the dark

[Chorus:]
Every time I feel the need
I envision you caressing me
And go back in time
To relive the splendor of you and I
On the rooftop that rainy night

And so we finished the Moet
And started feeling liberated
And I surrendered as you took me
In your arms
(You took me in your arms)
I was so caught up in the moment
I couldn't bear to let you go yet
So I threw caution to the wind
And started listening to my longing heart
And then you softly pressed your lips to mine
And feelings surfaced I'd suppressed
For such a long long time
(And I was lifted)
And for a while I forgot
The sorrow and the pain
And melted with you as we stood
There in the rain

[Chorus]

Last night I dreamed that I
Whispered the words I love you
And touched you so very
Subtly as we were kissing goodbye
(Pretty baby - How I'm missing you)

[Chorus]

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from Slowburn, released August 21, 2012
Vocals by Reuben Walton
Lyrics written by Mariah Carey, Jean Claude Olivier, Samuel J. Barnes, Albert Johnson, Kejuan Waliek Muchita and Mark Rooney
Produced by MariahMCBigFan on YouTube
Programmed by MariahMCBigFan on YouTube
Recorded by Reuben Walton
Edited by Reuben Walton
Mixed by Reuben Walton

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Reuben Walton Falmouth, Massachusetts

Reuben Walton is a singer/songwriter and music producer based in Falmouth, MA. He is a graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood's Independent Artist program and their Electronic Music Production program, as well as UMass Lowell’s Music Business undergraduate program.
In 2019 he put out a self-titled EP working with producer AVLI Music and is now regularly releasing new music. ... more

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