Simon's career began with a short-lived music group with her sister Lucy as The Simon Sisters. They had a minor hit in 1964 called "Winkin', Blinkin', and Nod", and made three albums together before Lucy left to get married and start a family. Later, Carly Simon collaborated with eclectic New York rockers Elephant's Memory for about six months. She also appeared in the 1971 Milos Forman movie Taking Off, playing an auditioning singer, and sang "Long Term Physical Effects", which was included in Taking Off, the 1971 soundtrack for the movie.
Simon's major breakthrough was 1972's No Secrets. The album spawned several successful singles, including Simon's biggest hit, "You're So Vain". Simon continued to produce successful albums through the 1970s and early 1980s, moving into film scores after she was dropped by her record label in 1985. She performed the main title song for the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me - "Nobody Does It Better" which was a worldwide hit in 1977.
All the Things You Are
Carly Simon Lyrics
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Something to make my heart beat the faster.
What did I long for? I never really knew.
Finding your love I've found my adventure,
Touching your hand, my heart beats the faster,
All that I want in all of this world is you.
You are the promised kiss of springtime
You are the breathless hush of evening
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.
You are the angel glow that lights a star,
The dearest things I know are what you are.
Some day my happy arms will hold you,
And some day I'll know that moment divine,
When all the things you are, are mine!
The lyrics to Carly Simon’s song All The Things You Are is about finding the love of one’s life after years of longing for adventure without ever knowing what it was exactly that they craved. The character in the song has found their adventure in the touch of their lover, and they know that they want nothing more in this world than their love. It is a declaration of love and how the discovery of it made everything else in the world fall into place.
The second verse is a series of metaphors that describe the person’s love, with comparisons to things in nature. The love they have found is compared to springtime, making long winters seem less lonely. It is compared to the hush of evening that is about to break into a beautiful song, and the light of a star that glows like an angel. The lyrical language used in this verse is poetic and descriptive, further emphasizing the beauty of the love that the character has found.
The song finishes with the character longing for the moment when they can hold their love in their arms, knowing that at that very moment, they have all the things they could ever want. The lyrics to this song are a beautiful representation of how love can transform a person’s life and give meaning to everything they do.
Line by Line Meaning
Time and again I've longed for adventure,
Repeatedly, I have desired thrilling experiences
Something to make my heart beat the faster.
Something that excites me and makes my heart race.
What did I long for? I never really knew.
I was unsure of what exactly I desired.
Finding your love I've found my adventure,
In discovering your love, I have found excitement in life.
Touching your hand, my heart beats the faster,
Even the simple act of touching your hand fills me with excitement.
All that I want in all of this world is you.
You are the only thing that I truly desire in this world.
You are the promised kiss of springtime
You bring the promise of new beginnings, like a kiss in spring.
That makes the lonely winter seem long.
Without you, even winter feels never-ending and lonesome.
You are the breathless hush of evening
Just like the gentle hush of the evening, you leave me breathless in awe.
That trembles on the brink of a lovely song.
You have the potential to create beautiful memories that are yet to be written.
You are the angel glow that lights a star,
You light up my world like an angel and make me believe in magic.
The dearest things I know are what you are.
You are the most precious thing in my life.
Some day my happy arms will hold you,
One day, I will finally get to embrace you with open arms.
And some day I'll know that moment divine,
And then, I'll understand the true meaning of blissful happiness.
When all the things you are, are mine!
When I have you, I'll have everything.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TRADITIONAL, ALF CLAUSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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What a difference a day makes
Twenty-four little hours
Brought the sun and the flowers
Where there used to be rain
My yesterday was blue, dear
Today I'm a part of you, dear
My lonely nights are through, dear
Since you said you were mine
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you
What a difference a day makes
There's a rainbow before me
Skies above can't be stormy
Since that moment of bliss, that thrilling kiss
It's heaven when you find romance on your menu
What a difference a day made
And the difference is you.
Ivetta Melkumyan
Am I the only one who is getting goosebumps? What a fine singer!
Giuliana Bonanni
You're not!
justme
Without a doubt
Didier Nedjar
Carly is the epitome of class and talent and such a sexy woman
The Carter family That the way it should be Boys in the trees You belong to me and so much more
All her music is divine Respect
John Cracker
Yes
Joan Feiler
One of my favorite singers. She is Great!
Bill Brimmer
One of the most beautiful songs ever written is lovingly interpreted by Ms. Simon.
natalie haff
they always said how she didn't like performing in public...does she even know how her voice is like therapy - it's healing and melodic and so comforting. I hope to one day see her live. I've read her books and now I just want to see her perform this lifetime of music.
Victor Paredes
Música de otras dimensiones, qué te eleva y transporta a mundos inauditos, donde existen lugares y gente que te movió las entrañas gracias por esta gente llena de arte
Los amos
JW D
Sublime , truly sublime version of my late Mom's favorite song. Thanks so much, Carly.😍