Carnival
The Cardigans Lyrics
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'Cause you will never show
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Carnival came by my town today
Bright lights from giant wheels
Fall on the alleyways
And I'm here
By my door
Waiting for you
I will never know
'Cause you will never show
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
I here sounds of lovers
Barrel organs, mothers
I would like to take you
Down there
Just to make you mine
In a merry-go-round
The Cardigans' hit 'Carnival' is a love song that is deceptively sad. The lyrics express a sense of longing and frustration as the singer waits for her love to come to her. She hears the sounds of the carnival in town and wishes her love would come and take her there. However, she knows that her wish will never come true as her love never reciprocates her feelings.
The catchy chorus, "I will never know 'Cause you will never show Come on and love me now Come on and love me now" is a repeated plea for the love she so desperately craves. The use of the carnival as a metaphor for love is fitting as both are fleeting and temporary. The bright lights and excitement of the carnival appeal to our senses and can be alluring but ultimately it's a temporary thrill.
The song's melancholic mood is reflected in the slow and dreamy tempo, which creates a wistful atmosphere. The beauty of this song lies in its simplicity, from the lyrics to the melody, it all comes together to create a touching and evocative love song.
Line by Line Meaning
I will never know
The singer feels like they will never be able to understand their situation
'Cause you will never show
They believe they will never know because the person they are waiting for will never reveal their true feelings
Come on and love me now
The singer is frustrated and wants the person they are waiting for to finally show their love
Carnival came by my town today
The artist is using the image of a carnival coming to their town as a symbol of hope and excitement for their own love life
Bright lights from giant wheels
The carnival rides are described in detail to evoke a sense of wonder and excitement, which the artist is hoping to experience in their love life
Fall on the alleyways
The carnival lights illuminate the normally dark and mundane alleyways, making them seem more magical and exciting
And I'm here
The singer is still waiting for the person they love
By my door
The artist is physically waiting outside their door for the person they love to show up
Waiting for you
The artist is still waiting for the person they love
I hear sounds of lovers
The artist is hearing the sounds of people in love at the carnival, which makes them feel more alone and desperate for love
Barrel organs, mothers
The specific sounds the singer hears at the carnival are mentioned to create a vivid image of what they are experiencing
I would like to take you
The artist is imagining being with the person they love at the carnival and enjoying the experience together
Down there
The singer is referring to the carnival as a separate world from their own, where they can escape their problems and be with the person they love
Just to make you mine
The singer's motivation for wanting to take the person they love to the carnival is purely romantic, as they want to make the person theirs
In a merry-go-round
The merry-go-round is a classic image associated with romance and nostalgia, which the singer is hoping to experience with the person they love at the carnival
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER ANDERS SVENSSON, MAGNUS SVENINGSSON, NINA PERSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@josueamp
I will never know
'Cause you will never show
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
I will never know
'Cause you will never show
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Carnival came by my town today
Bright lights from giant wheel
Fall on the alleyways
And I'm here by my door
Waiting for you
I will never know
'Cause you will never show
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
I will never know
'Cause you will never show
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
I hear sounds of lovers
Barrel organs, mothers
I would like to take you
Down there just to make you mine
In a merry-go-round
I will never know
'Cause you will never show
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
I will never know
'Cause you will never show
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Umm, come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
Come on and love me now
@richardspinetta112
I was 12 years old when I first heard this song. Today I'm 40 and it's still one of my favorites from The Cardigans 🇲🇽
@happyntboi4674
my jaw hit the floor when i saw it was from 95. timeless
@ホホバオイル改
レトロな感じなのに何でこんなに新しいんだろう。夢の中みたいな曲。
@HEDOCYK
Not that new... 1995
@ホホバオイル改
@@HEDOCYK of course I know! Even though it's an old song, I still think it's really cool when I listen to it now!
@ひびサンプル
この楽曲を初めてラジオで聴いたときの衝撃は今でも覚えています
世界にはこんな音楽があるんだ！！凄い！！と驚きました
発表から25年以上が経過しましたが今でも大好きな楽曲です
@のー-f5o
40年前ぐらいの曲かと思ってた
@rockstar0414gta
よくある80年代の洋楽だと思ってました
@ss-fg9le
当時洋楽チャートの1位を長期間独占してたよね。
@lew0
@@のー-f5o タイムレスだから