The song is widely considered a diss track toward Eminem after he claimed they had a relationship, which Carey denied.
The song explores retroactive jealousy —an intense, self-destructive preoccupation with a partner's ex-girlfriend. OBSESSED
The music video features Carey dressed as a stalker (a character resembling Eminem) following her own celebrity persona. The song is widely considered a diss track
It features a "soft verse, loud chorus" dynamic, blending distorted guitars and heavy bass reminiscent of 90s alternative rock bands . 2. Mariah Carey – "Obsessed" (2009) loud chorus" dynamic
This memoir provides a starkly different, clinical perspective on obsession.