carey performed the song live during her 1998 butterfly world tour. throughout the performances, carey wore a short beige outfit and long semi-teased up hair, accompanied by male and female dancers. during the song's act, carey would slowly sway hand-in-hand with other male dancers, giving the illusion of sultry compassion. carey performed the song a capella in chicago during her 2000 rainbow world tour. 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. the song was also performed on select dates of carey's 2014 the elusive chanteuse show tour. it was also performed as part of a medley during the sweet sweet fantasy tour in mexico city.