Does Mariah Carey write songs for certain people?

Yes, Mariah Carey has written songs for certain people. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various artists and songwriters, contributing her songwriting talents to create meaningful and personalized songs. Some notable examples include:

- "Honey" (1997): Carey wrote the song "Honey" for her fourth studio album, "Butterfly," and it was widely regarded as a love letter to her then-husband, Tommy Mottola.

- "The Roof" (2001): From her seventh studio album, "Rainbow," Carey wrote the heartfelt ballad "The Roof" for her then-boyfriend, Luis Miguel, reflecting on their time spent together.

- "Bye Bye" (2008): Off her eleventh studio album, "E=MC²," Carey co-wrote "Bye Bye" with longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri, reportedly as a farewell to her troubled marriage with Nick Cannon.

- "Inseparable" (2014): Carey wrote "Inseparable" for her manager and close friend Stella Bulochnikov while the latter was battling cancer. The song is described as a tribute to their enduring bond.

- "Caution" (2018): The title track of her fifteenth studio album, "Caution," was written by Carey and features personal reflections and lessons she learned from her past experiences.