On the opening scene of Mariah's 2001 movie Glitter, Valarie Pettiford performs a song titled “Lillie's Blue” with the help of young Billie (Isabel Gomes). Information about the song appears on the movie's closing credits, citing Mariah Carey, James Harris III and Terry Lewis as both the songwriters and producers, but it doesn't mention who the performer is. For years, it's been speculated that Billie's part is performed by Mariah herself.
I give you love
Even though you cheat and lie
I can't give you up
Every day I try and try
I wait around
Even though you're really cold
I cry and cry
Hollow as the teardrops fall
Through it all
I can't turn you loose
I can't turn you loose
I reach for you
See, my heart isn't whole
And inside I'm so, so cold
I've been out of my mind
Turn you loose
Written by Mariah Carey, James Harris III and Terry Lewis.
Produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Mariah Carey.