A mid-tempo R&B ballad characterized by clean, elegant production that emphasizes Carey's vocals.

Written and produced by Mariah Carey , Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, and Terius "The-Dream" Nash.

"Inseparable" is a soulful R&B track by , featured on her 12th studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009). This deep cut is often recognized by critics and fans for its interpolation of Cyndi Lauper's classic "Time After Time" and its raw, emotional exploration of a fractured relationship. Song Overview and Production Album: Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009).

Critics noted that "Inseparable" fits the cohesive, "relaxed" vibe of the album, which many feel sounds like being "on a cloud". Inseparable: Mariah Carey's Most Underrated Song

The song explores the irony of a couple who "swore they'd never give it up" but now find themselves divided, with Carey lamenting that the connection still feels "inseparable" despite the physical distance.