Carousel
Carlton Vanessa Lyrics
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Go find another one
Cause you know time won't wait and you'll be late
White rabbits on the run
It's hard to know what's good for you
I know she'll let you down
But the fever breaks when it's too much to take
And all you'll hear is the music
And beauty stands before you
And love comes back around again
It's a carousel, my friend
Never too late to change the pace
So all the days creep up on you
But the goodness is something you don't have to chase
Cause it's following you
And all you'll hear is the music
And beauty stands before you
And love comes back around again
It's a carousel, my friend
[Repeat: x4]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, oh,
[Repeat: x4]
I thought I heard your voice in the thunder
It's the owl casting spells that we're under
Under
Ooh
And all I hear is the music
And beauty stands before me
And love comes back around again
It's a carousel, my friend
It's in the music
And beauty stands before you
And love comes back around again
It's a carousel, a carousel
It's a carousel, my friend
Time won't wait, so don't be late
White rabbits on the run
The lyrics in Carlton Vanessa's "Carousel" seem to speak to anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak. The singer acknowledges that it can be hard to move on and find love again, but encourages listeners to not give up hope. She tells the brokenhearted to find someone new, because time won't wait and they'll end up being too late. The metaphor of "white rabbits on the run" suggests that time moves quickly and can be difficult to catch up with, so it's important to take action.
Despite the bitterness of heartbreak, the singer acknowledges that it's hard to know what's good for you. She recognizes that new love can sometimes let you down, but reminds listeners that the pain will eventually subside. The fever will break when it becomes too much to bear, and you can put down your weapons. The music brings peace and beauty, and love will come back around again, just like a carousel.
The repetition of the verses at the end of the song reinforces the message that it's not too late to change the pace and find happiness. The singer acknowledges that the days can creep up on you, but the goodness doesn't have to be chased. Love will come back around again, if you just keep moving forward and don't give up hope.
Line by Line Meaning
For all you brokenhearted lovers lost
If you're heartbroken and feeling lost, it's time to move on.
Go find another one
Find someone new to love.
Cause you know time won't wait and you'll be late
Don't waste time, or you'll miss out on love.
White rabbits on the run
Time flies by quickly, like the white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland.
It's hard to know what's good for you
It's difficult to make the right decisions for yourself.
I know she'll let you down
You may have been hurt before, but don't give up on love.
But the fever breaks when it's too much to take
Eventually, the pain will pass when it becomes too overwhelming.
So you can put your weapons down
Stop fighting against love and let it in.
And all you'll hear is the music
When you let love in, everything sounds sweet and beautiful.
And beauty stands before you
You'll begin to see beauty in the world again.
And love comes back around again
After heartbreak, love will find its way back to you.
It's a carousel, my friend
Love is like a carousel - it goes up and down, but always comes back around.
Never too late to change the pace
It's never too late to change your life and find love.
So all the days creep up on you
Days may pass slowly, but time still moves forward.
But the goodness is something you don't have to chase
Happiness will come to you naturally, without effort.
Cause it's following you
Good things will come to you, even if you don't seek them out.
[Repeat: x4]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, oh,
Instrumental
[Repeat: x4]
I thought I heard your voice in the thunder
Hearing someone's voice in a thunderstorm may be a sign of their presence or influence in your life.
It's the owl casting spells that we're under
The owl is a symbol of magic and mystery, indicating that love may come to you unexpectedly.
Under
Instrumental
And all I hear is the music
The beauty of love is all-encompassing and fills your world with music.
And beauty stands before me
Love has a way of showing you the beauty in everything and everyone around you.
It's in the music
Love is a powerful force that's intertwined with art, music, and beauty.
And love comes back around again
No matter how many times you've been hurt, love will always return to you.
It's a carousel, a carousel
Love is an endless cycle that takes you up and down, but always returns to where it started.
It's a carousel, my friend
Love is a timeless journey that you'll experience throughout your life.
Time won't wait, so don't be late
Don't waste time when it comes to love, or you may miss your chance.
White rabbits on the run
Time moves quickly, and you have to keep up with its pace to find love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: VANESSA CARLTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lam Tran
For all you brokenhearted lovers lost
Go find another one
Cause you know time won't wait and you'll be late
White rabbits on the run
It's hard to know what's good for you
I know she'll let you down
But the fever breaks when it's too much to take
So you can put your weapons down
And all you'll hear is the music
And beauty stands before you
And love comes back around again
It's a carousel, my friend
Never too late to change the pace
So all the days creep up on you
But the goodness is something you don't have to chase
Cause it's following you
And all you'll hear is the music
And beauty stands before you
And love comes back around again
It's a carousel, my friend
Ooh, ooh, ooh, oh,
I thought I heard your voice in the thunder
It's the owl casting spells that we're under
Under
Ooh
And all I hear is the music
And beauty stands before me
And love comes back around again
It's a carousel, my friend
It's in the music
And beauty stands before you
And love comes back around again
It's a carousel, a carousel
It's a carousel, my friend
Time won't wait, so don't be late
White rabbits on the run
FishnetLullaby
There’s so much magic and poetry in everything Vanessa does. She’s a bohemian goddess.
Jess C
Vanessa is so underrated. Her voice is amazing and that piano playing! I kind of faded away from her after her first album but finding this song was a great surprise.
Madison Sanders
+Jess C I feel the same way! This music is truly amazing!
erik koski
her second album was piano filled and also her third one
violetgirl1996
i loved her first three albums the most !!! this latest one was less my type when i was 13-15... but now I'm 19 and liking itt more
Willie Ferguson
Jess C her voice is as the angels to me. im a grown man and I put her on and leaves the earth at times
Danny Gomes
I don't think she wants to be rated any higher actually. Fame isn't that great you know. It's actually a curse. This girl is smart to not take it to that level like Taylor or Katy...
Redrosestallpoppies
All of her music is breath taking, and I love it. It's real music. I love all her songs and this album is just as beautiful as the others. I could sit for hours on end and listen to these songs. I've had more than one person sit wide eyed and shocked at how good she is when one of her songs came on my Ipod when I was playing it aloud.
MeepingDino
Every song she's ever sung has been so incredibly meaningful. She sings things most people can't even understand themselves. Her perspective on life is beautiful. <3
landriau
I just can't wait to go get her new album and just listen to it over and over and over again. This new song is so promising and so magical I feel - I know this is going to be a most wonderful album. Vanessa Carlton has always been the best and she proves it - once again! Love you and your delicious, fantastic music Vanessa!