On the eve of the highly anticipated release of her latest album, aptly named "Here For It All," Mariah Carey granted an exclusive interview to Harper’s Bazaar UK, where she imparted a rare and profound perspective on the topic of aging with the elegance and grace that have become her hallmarks. Now 56, the American chanteuse delved into the relentless march of time with a voice that dripped with haunting charm as she confessed, "I don't permit it—it doesn't seep into my realm. I blissfully remain oblivious to the very concept of time."
Unfurling her thoughts further, the emotive crooner admitted to being a stranger to numerals and steadfastly declining to acknowledge the passage of time, revealing, "As a matter of fact, I have a new song that opens with precisely that sentiment."
Elsewhere in this enchanting discourse, Mariah embraced her iconic diva persona with unwavering conviction, asserting, "It is an intrinsic facet of my professional identity. Why don a disguise when I can simply arise, attire myself, and step out into the world with confidence? And if seclusion whispers my name, I'll retreat into the comforting embrace of my home," emphasized the singer behind timeless hits such as "Obsessed."
Mariah also shed light on her collaborative journey in penning her 2020 memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," alongside journalist Michaela Angela Davis. "The process was a labor of love and catharsis," she recounted, her eyes gleaming with the memories of late-night sessions spent pondering the best way to narrate her life's tale.
She was acutely aware that revisiting her past would stir up "unpleasant memories I had no desire to revisit." Confiding in the interviewer, she said, "Falling asleep to those recounts was a daunting task; I'd awaken feeling unsettled, haunted by my experiences, my trials."
Intriguingly, Mariah also provided a peek into her complex relationship with her mother, her voice softening as she shared, "Our bond wasn't always perfect, but certain words and actions of hers resonated deeply within me during my childhood years, shaping me into the person I am today."
