Meaning of “It’s A Wrap” by Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey’s “It’s A Wrap” is an interesting narrative in that the sentimental aspect of it does a good job of implying that the addressee is a serial cheat, even though such is never actually specified. That is to say that on this particular morning when all of this is taking place, Mariah has decided to give her live-in lover the unapologetic boot. 

Well actually, she does apologize to the addressee in the second verse, for putting him under the impression that she was the type to tolerate his unfaithful ways. For now, upon mistaking her acquiescence for compliance, he has dug himself into a hole he cannot get out of, i.e. being unceremoniously sacked and dumped.

What has pushed the vocalist over the edge is facing “yet another early morning” whereas her lover just “walk(s) like it’s nothing”. As explained by Carey, what she’s alluding to is him being out all night and not returning home until the next morning. And as evidence as he was in fact doing something he wasn’t supposed to in the process, the vocalist cites that she called him numerous times, without any response, throughout.

So these lyrics represent Mariah reaching the breaking point. The primary sentiment being relayed isn’t one of hurt or heartbreak but rather anger. Therefore, it behooves her now-ex to remove his belongings from what appears to be Carey’s property as expeditiously as possible. Or else, she’s threatening to really blow a fuse by becoming so irate that the neighbors would become alarmed.

“’Cause when it’s gone, it’s gone
It’s gone, it’s gone
You’re dead wrong, so wrong
So wrong, so wrong
So just scoo-do-do-do-do
Scoo-do-do-do-do
Baby, it’s a wrap
Shoo-do-do-do-do
Shoo-do-do-do-do
For you, baby
It’s a wrap
It’s a wrap for you, boy  
It’s a wrap
Aww, baby
Ooh-we, ooh-ooh
E-ooh-ooh”

Release Date of “It’s A Wrap”

“It’s A Wrap” was released on 27th of September, 2009 as part of Carey’s 12th studio album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel”. The song is positioned as the 8th track on the said album. The following record labels were responsible for the official release of the song:

• Island Records
• Def Jam Recordings  

Singles:

The following songs were released as singles to support “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel”:

• “Obsessed”
• “I Want to Know What Love Is”
• “H.A.T.E.U.”
• “Up Out My Face”
• “Angels Cry”

Credits

Mariah Carey collaborated with multi-award winning American singer and songwriter Barry White to compose “It’s A Wrap”.

The following record producers were responsible for its production:

• Heatmyzer
• Tricky Stewart
• James “Big Jim” Wright