Mariah Carey – Make It Happen – Live at Madison Square Garden 1995

Buy this song: www.amazon.com “Make It Happen” is a song by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey. Written and produced by Carey and C+C Music Factory’s David Cole and Robert Clivillés, it was released on April 4, 1992, by Columbia Records as the third single from her second studio album, Emotions (1991). Following its commercial release as a single, “Make It Happen” was the subject of a US0000 copyright infringement lawsuit. The pop-, R&B-, and dance-influenced track incorporates traces of gospel in its bridge and crescendo. Described by author Chris Nickson as her most personal and inspirational song (up until “Hero”), it tells of Carey’s personal struggles prior to her rise to fame, and how her faith in God helped sustain her. Lyrics: Not more than three short years ago I was abandoned and alone Without a penny to my name So very young and so afraid No proper shoes upon my feet Sometimes I couldn’t even eat I often cried myself to sleep But still I had to keep on going Never knowing if I could take it If I would make it through the night I held on to my faith I struggled and I prayed And now I’ve found my way [Chorus:] If you believe in yourself enough And know what you want You’re gonna make it happen Make it happen And if you get down on your knees at night And pray to the Lord He’s gonna make it happen Make it happen I know life can be so tough And you feel like giving up But you must be strong Baby just hold on You’ll never find the answers If you throw your …