Caution (song)
Caution is a King Warz Charts top-20 hit song by Mariah Carey. The song debuted on the charts at #60 during Week 1. It reached its highest peak of #14 during Week 97.
| "Caution" | |
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| Top 20 Hit Song by Mariah Carey | |
| from the album Caution | |
| Main Artist | Mariah Carey |
| First Charted | Week 1 |
| Last Charted | Week 106 |
| Rank | 235 (as of July 19, 2026) |
| Plays | 206 |
| Weeks | 16 |
| Peak | 14 |
| Certification | 3x Platinum ▲ |
| Song Rating | |
| Rating | Unrated |
As of July 2026, it is certified 3x Platinum.
Chart Summary
'Caution' by Mariah Carey has charted in several distinct waves. The song debuted at #60 in Week 1 and peaked at #14 in Week 97, later spent 24 weeks off the chart entirely, and returned in Week 53. Across all of its runs it has spent 16 total weeks on the charts. Along the way it became Mariah Carey's 14th top-20 hit.
The track earned its highest weekly points total, 100, in Week 76 at #40 despite slipping 3 places. Over its chart life, the track has re-entered the chart 10 times, with gaps of 2 to 24 weeks between appearances. The first re-entry came in Week 12, and the most recent in Week 106; the strongest return came in Week 97, back in at #14.
Out of 963 charting songs, it stands 172nd by weeks charted and 223rd by total points accumulated. The track has accumulated 748 total units over its chart life. The song's chart presence is driven 55% by raw streams and 45% by chart points.
In 2021, the song charted 1 time, peaking at #60, earning 22 points. In 2022, the song charted 3 times, peaking at #31, averaging #44, earning 135 points, with the biggest points week in Week 19 (56 points). 2023 brought 1 week on the chart, peaking at #28, earning 66 points. 2024 brought 2 weeks on the chart, peaking at #21, averaging #34, earning 83 points, with the biggest points week in Week 53 (45 points). Its biggest year came in 2025, with 9 weeks on the chart, peaking at #14, averaging #39, earning 713 points, anchored by its biggest week in Week 76. The song's average position improved from #60 in 2021 to #39 in 2025.
Notable Achievements
- The song has re-entered the chart 10 times, demonstrating lasting appeal.
- The song is certified 3x Platinum on the King Warz Charts.
Certifications
| Certification | Achieved | Units required | Time to reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | July 15, 2022 (Week 20) | 100 | 628 days |
| Platinum | September 6, 2024 (Week 54) | 200 | 1,412 days |
| 2× Platinum | February 28, 2025 (Week 77) | 400 | 1,587 days |
| 3× Platinum | July 25, 2025 (Week 98) | 600 | 1,734 days |
Listening Milestones
Chart Performance
Units growth and plays by month
Chart History
| Date | Week | MV | Song | Artist | TW | LW | WKS | PTS | PLS | PK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2021 | Week 1 | NEW | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 60 | - | 1 | 22 | 1 | 60 |
| March 31, 2022 | Week 12 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 45 | - | 2 | 40 | 3 | 45 |
| April 28, 2022 | Week 15 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 55 | - | 3 | 39 | 3 | 45 |
| July 14, 2022 | Week 19 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 31 | - | 4 | 56 | 5 | 31 |
| January 12, 2023 | Week 28 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 28 | - | 5 | 66 | 6 | 28 |
| September 5, 2024 | Week 53 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 21 | - | 6 | 45 | 3 | 21 |
| September 12, 2024 | Week 54 | ▼25 | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 46 | 21 | 7 | 38 | 3 | 21 |
| January 16, 2025 | Week 70 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 39 | - | 8 | 80 | 6 | 21 |
| January 23, 2025 | Week 71 | ▼8 | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 47 | 39 | 9 | 72 | 5 | 21 |
| January 30, 2025 | Week 72 | ▼13 | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 60 | 47 | 10 | 52 | 3 | 21 |
| February 20, 2025 | Week 75 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 37 | - | 11 | 82 | 6 | 21 |
| February 27, 2025 | Week 76 | ▼3 | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 40 | 37 | 12 | 100 | 8 | 21 |
| March 6, 2025 | Week 77 | = | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 40 | 40 | 13 | 98 | 7 | 21 |
| May 8, 2025 | Week 86 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 35 | - | 14 | 85 | 4 | 21 |
| July 24, 2025 | Week 97 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 14 | - | 15 | 77 | 5 | 14 |
| September 25, 2025 | Week 106 | RE | Caution (Mariah Carey) | Mariah Carey | 42 | - | 16 | 67 | 4 | 14 |
Month End Chart Appearances
The song has appeared on 2 month-end charts.
| Month | Year | Position | Weeks | Units | Plays | Peak | Peak Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2023 | 38 | 1 | 49 | 8 | 28 | — |
| July | 2022 | 33 | 1 | 36 | 3 | 31 | — |