Mariah Carey Love Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

PLAY THIS SONG (FEAT.ANDERSON .PAAK)Mariah Carey15rank/position

Mariah Carey – Play This Song ft. Anderson .Paak (Official Music Video)

Should we try to rekindle a finished romance, or let it go completely? Captured as a dialogue between two voices, this track was released in September 2025 as the third single from the album “Here for It All.” It’s a duet with Anderson .Paak, marked by a groovy sound steeped in the spirit of ’70s soul and Motown.

The vivid drums, warm keys, and shimmering chimes weave a vintage texture that evokes the feel of Silk Sonic.

The conversational lyrics convey a realistic, mature relationship.

Eschewing excessive ornamentation, its design draws you in through the interplay of harmony and rhythm, the sense of space, and the underlying chord movements—perfect for deep, attentive listening.

Through the RainMariah Carey16rank/position

Mariah Carey – Through The Rain (Official Music Video)

It’s the lead track from the 2002 album “Charmbracelet.” After the previous setback and her physical and mental struggles, it marked a comeback released under a new label.

Comparing life’s trials to a driving rain, the song declares, “With faith and prayer to lean on, I can make it one more day,” powerfully portraying the will to rise in the face of adversity.

The vocal, expanding from restrained low tones to sustained long notes at the end, feels like climbing a staircase toward hope.

In Japan, it was used in 2002 as the ending theme for the drama “You’re Under Arrest.” It’s a song that gently stands by anyone trying to make a fresh start after painful experiences.

One Sweet DayMariah Carey & Boyz II Men17rank/position

Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men – One Sweet Day (Official Video)

The classic song released through the collaboration between Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men, both emblematic hitmakers of the 1990s, is “One Sweet Day.” This song is a long-running hit that holds an unbroken record of 16 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard charts.

Fall in Love at ChristmasMariah Carey, Khalid, Kirk Franklin18rank/position

Mariah Carey, Khalid, Kirk Franklin – Fall in Love at Christmas (Official Music Video)

When it comes to Mariah Carey’s winter love songs, All I Want for Christmas Is You is overwhelmingly dominant, but her 2021 release Fall in Love at Christmas is also a must-check masterpiece as a winter love song of the 2020s! Released in 2021, Fall in Love at Christmas features young R&B star Khalid and Kirk Franklin, known for his unique style that fuses street sensibilities with gospel.

The result is a mature love song where you can savor the calm, understated vocals of Mariah, Khalid, and Kirk.

That said, Mariah’s astonishing high notes in the middle are nothing short of spectacular, and the gospel-style chorus that appears toward the end is truly wonderful.

Spending a winter night with this song playing is sure to make you feel utterly indulgent!

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Betcha Gon’ KnowMariah Carey19rank/position

Betcha Gon’ Know (the prologue)

The opening track from Mariah Carey’s 2009 album “Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.” It lyrically portrays a woman’s sorrow upon confronting her lover’s infidelity and her resolve to seek revenge.

A remix version by R.

Kelly was later released.