Music Video and Remixes
The single's video (released in March 1998) was directed by Carey with the assistance of Diane Martel. It sees her take on the role of various "casino girl" roles, including a cabaret girl, showgirl, cowgirl and lucky charm. The members of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (except Bizzy Bone) make appearances as well. In the video, Carey plays her part a cabaret girl, by dancing on a chair, accompanied by two other females. other scenes include Carey in a main casino hall, where Wish and Krayzie Bone make appearances. While they gamble with a large crowd surrounding them, Carey lounges on the table and cheers for them. While this is taking place, Carey is seen lying on a cat walk stage, alone and weeping from her breakup. A different edit of the song, titled The Mo' Thugs remix, features longer raps from Krayzie and Wish Bone and an intro and verse from Layzie Bone, who was absent from the original mix. This version can be found on Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's compilation The Collection Volume One. During her the song's act, Carey would slowly sway hand-in-hand with other male dancers, giving the illusion of sultry compassion. During her Adventures of Mimi Tour in 2006, Carey performed the song during select dates on the tour. The performance included many exotic female dancers, performing seductive pole dances and other similar routines. Carey, while singing, danced light routines on a chair, while wearing a red one piece suit.
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