There have been at least two artists who have used the artist name Carola.<… Read Full Bio ↴There have been at least two artists who have used the artist name Carola.

1.Carola Maria Häggkvist (born 8 September 1966), better known as simply Carola, is a Swedish singer and occasional songwriter. She has been among Sweden's most popular performers since the early 1980s, and has released albums ranging from pop and disco to hymns and folk music. Her debut album, Främling, sold around one million copies and remains the biggest-selling album in Swedish music history. She has also worked as a songwriter. During her 25-year long career, she has recorded many top-selling albums and singles and is referred to as Sweden's most prominent female singer. Some of her biggest hits include Främling (English: Stranger) from 1983, Tommy tycker om mig (Tommy likes me) from 1984, Fångad av en stormvind (Captured by a Lovestorm) from 1991, All the Reasons to Live from 1992, I Believe in Love from 2001, Genom allt (Through it all) from 2005 and Evighet (Eternity) from 2006. Häggkvist has represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest on three occasions: in 1983, finishing third; in 1991, winning the contest outright; and in 2006, finishing fifth.

2. A Finnish singer Carola Standertskjöld-Liemola (born in Helsinki, 3 March 1941 - died in Kirkkonummi November 12, 1997), who was a famous pop and jazz singer in Finland especially in the 1960s and the 1970s.

3. Carola, a Brazilian DJ and producer born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, has made significant strides in the electronic music scene. At 26 years old, she gained support from David Guetta for track, FKGO, with Kohen. This collaboration marks a major professional achievement for Carola, who views Guetta as a key influencer in the popularization of electronic music. Despite facing initial skepticism in her career, Carola's determination led her to success. Starting her journey in 2007, she immersed herself in electronic music, later delving into DJing in 2012. Overcoming financial constraints, she leveraged online resources to learn and eventually formed a close partnership with Kohen, whom she considers one of Brazil's top producers.
Carola's family initially doubted her decision to pursue a career in music due to financial concerns, but they now take pride in her achievements. Inspired by Beyoncé and influenced by electronic artists like Flume, Skrillex, and Diplo, Carola continually evolves her musical identity. Facing challenges and criticism, she maintains resilience, believing in her capacity to achieve anything she sets her mind to. As she navigates the early stages of her career, Carola anticipates further exploration and growth in her musical style.

Radiate
Carola Lyrics

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Sunday mornin' , it's a quarter to five
You keep on talkin' like your love is a prize
Bird in flight , spreadin' her wings
Sittin' pretty in a city of sin

I don't mind , adventure with a stranger
Trouble deep at the scene of the crime
Testify , that I'm not superstitious

It's tough enough , to find out why you

Radiate ... you bait your love with money
Celebrate ... a body to behold
Generate ... a state of wild emotion
Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale

Funny faces in the shadows of night
Pain and pleasure is your only disguise
Radiate , your fate's on the fire
Stay awake , love is a lie

In the street , life is your creation
Trouble deep if you wake up on your own
I'm a slave to sweet investigation
It's tough enough to find out why you

Radiate ... you bait your love with money
Celebrate ... a body to behold
Generate ... a state of wild emotion
Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale

Radiate ... you bait your love with money
Celebrate ... a body to behold
Generate ... a state of wild emotion
Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale
Radiate ... you bait your love with money
Celebrate ... a body to behold
Generate ... a state of wild emotion
Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale
Radiate ... you bait your love with money
Celebrate ... a body to behold

Generate ... a state of wild emotion
Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale

Overall Meaning

Carola's song "Radiate" is a song about a woman who won't let love be bought with money. The song opens with the image of a Sunday morning. The person she's talking to keeps talking about how their love is a prize, which we assume means that they believe they are valuable and one should have to work hard to earn their love. But our protagonist doesn't seem to mind adventure with a stranger. She's not afraid to take risks, and seems to be comfortable in the city of sin. The line "bird in flight, spreadin' her wings" is particularly interesting because it makes us see her as someone who is free and unencumbered. She's sitting pretty, which implies that she's comfortable, but the fact that she's in a city of sin suggests that she might be indulging in things that most people wouldn't approve of.

The singer doesn't seem to be superstitious -- she's a rational person who wants to understand why people act the way they do. She's open to investigation and wants to find out why people radiate and generate emotions. Interestingly, she describes herself as a "slave to sweet investigation," which suggests that although she is not afraid of adventure, she's still influenced by the romantic and sweet side of love. The chorus is a repetition of the words "radiate, celebrate, generate." These words describe the way the person she is talking to acts in love. They radiate love, celebrate their body and generate a state of wild emotion. However, she cautions that her love is not for sale and cannot be bought with money.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunday mornin' , it's a quarter to five
It’s early in the morning but Carola is awake, possibly due to something bothering her.

You keep on talkin' like your love is a prize
The person Carola is talking to is bragging arrogantly about their love for her, as though it is something to be won.

Bird in flight , spreadin' her wings
Carola feels free and empowered, like a bird that is flying and expanding her horizons.

Sittin' pretty in a city of sin
Carola is in a place that is known for its immoral behavior but she still feels confident and composed.

I don't mind , adventure with a stranger
Carola is open to new experiences, even if it means taking a chance with someone she doesn't know very well.

Trouble deep at the scene of the crime
Carola is aware of the risks involved with her choices and is not naïve to the potential dangers.

Testify , that I'm not superstitious
Carola is confident in her beliefs and does not rely on superstition in her decisions.

It's tough enough , to find out why you
Carola is struggling to understand the other person's motives and actions.

Radiate ... you bait your love with money
The other person is trying to use money to lure Carola into a romantic relationship.

Celebrate ... a body to behold
The other person is trying to tempt Carola with their physical appearance.

Generate ... a state of wild emotion
The other person is hoping to create intense feelings of passion and excitement in Carola.

Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale
Carola is not interested in having a relationship based on material possessions, and she is not swayed by the other person's attempts to buy her affection.

Funny faces in the shadows of night
Carola is noticing strange and unpredictable behavior from the other person in darker, more private settings.

Pain and pleasure is your only disguise
The other person is using a mix of both positive and negative emotions to manipulate Carola's feelings.

Radiate , your fate's on the fire
The other person's true intentions and plans are becoming more apparent and concerning to Carola.

Stay awake , love is a lie
Carola is aware that the other person is not being genuine in their supposed affection towards her.

In the street , life is your creation
Carola feels as though she is in control of her surroundings and has the power to make her own choices.

Trouble deep if you wake up on your own
Carola worries that if she were to face the reality of the situation alone, it may be much more dangerous than what she thinks now.

I'm a slave to sweet investigation
Carola is driven by her desire to uncover the truth and reveal the other person's secrets.

Radiate ... you bait your love with money
The other person continues to use financial incentives to attract Carola.

Celebrate ... a body to behold
The other person is still trying to impress Carola with their physique.

Generate ... a state of wild emotion
Carola continues to feel the intensity and unpredictability of the other person's actions and feelings.

Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale
Despite the other person's attempts, Carola remains uninterested in a relationship based on material possessions.

Radiate ... you bait your love with money
The other person persists in their use of money to try and entice Carola's love.

Celebrate ... a body to behold
Carola continues to see the other person's physical appearance as a superficial and unimportant aspect of their character.

Generate ... a state of wild emotion
Carola continues to experience intense and overwhelming feelings in response to the other person's behavior.

Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale
Carola remains steadfast in her refusal to base her relationships on money and material possessions.

Radiate ... you bait your love with money
The other person continues to try and use financial incentives to win Carola's heart.

Celebrate ... a body to behold
Carola remains unimpressed by the other person's physical attributes and recognizes that there is more to a relationship than mere shallow appearance.

Generate ... a state of wild emotion
The other person continues to inspire strong emotions and responses from Carola, albeit not necessarily ones that evoke positive feelings towards the other person.

Don't waste your money , my love is not for sale
Despite the other person's efforts, Carola is committed to finding a genuine, loving relationship that is not built on superficial, hollow foundations.

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Sunday morning it's a quarter to five
You keep on talkin' like your love is a prize
Bird in flight, spreading her wings
Sittin' pretty in a city of sin
I don't mind, adventure with a stranger
Trouble deep at the scene of the crime
Testify, that I'm not superstitious
It's tough enough, to find out why you
Radiate, you bait your love with money
Celebrate, a body to behold
Generate, a state of wild emotion
Don't waste your money
My love is not for sale
Funny faces in the shadows of night
Pain and pleasure is your only disguise
Radiate, your face's on the fire
Stay awake, love is a lie
In the street, where life is your creation
Trouble deep if you wake up on your own
I'm a slave to sweet investigation
It's tough enough, to find out why you
Radiate, you bait your love with money...