Now That I Know Lyrics
Mariah Carey
Lyrics
Now that I know
That you want me for me
I can be what you want
I can be what you need
Now that I know
That your love is for real
I can finally see
This is not make believe anymore
I never knew if I could believe in you
I thought I was just a diversion
And you were killing some time
My friends they told me to leave you
They said you would never ever ever be mine
But you gave me your love
And you said I'm the one
You want for the rest of your life
Now that I know
That you want me for me
I can be what you want
I can be what you need
Now that I know
That your love is for real
I can finally see
This is not make believe anymore
I was afraid
That it was all a masquerade
That I was only a plaything
And you would leave me behind
But now I feel so secure
By your side I can conquer the world
'Cause I gave you my love and I know you're the one
I want for the rest of my life
Now that I know
That you want me for me
I can be what you want
I can be what you need
Now that I know
That your love is for real
I can finally see
This is not make believe anymore
Now that I know
That you want me for me
I can be what you want
I can be what you need
Now that I know
That your love is for real
I can finally see
This is not make believe anymore
(I really feel it)
So much love
(I really feel it)
So much joy
(I really feel it)
Sweet sweet ecstasy
(I feel it)
(I really feel it)
Oh baby
(I really feel it)
'Cause you opened my eyes and I realize
(I really feel it)
Your love is for real
(I feel it)
Now that I know
That you want me for me
I can be what you want
I can be what you need
Now that I know
That your love is for real
I can finally see
This is not make believe anymore
Now that I know
That you want me for me
I can be what you want
I can be what you need
Now that I know
That your love is for real
I can finally see
This is not make believe anymore
Song & Lyrics Facts
Mariah Carey's song "Now That I Know" is a soulful R&B ballad released in 1999 on her album Rainbow. The track was written by Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff, with production handled by the latter as well.
It features backing vocals from Trey Lorenz and Tawatha Agee. The lyrics of this song are about a woman who has been hurt before but now that she knows what love really means, she won't be fooled again. She promises to never give her heart away easily and will not settle for anything less than true love. This song became an instant fan favorite due to its powerful lyrics and beautiful melody.