Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American … Read Full Bio ↴Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has been active since 1958, initially as one of the staff songwriters at 1650 Broadway and later as a solo artist. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential musicians of all time, King is the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century in the US, having written or co-written 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. King also wrote 61 hits that charted in the UK, making her the most successful female songwriter on the UK singles charts between 1962 and 2005.

King's major success began in the 1960s when she and her first husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote more than two dozen chart hits, many of which have become standards, for numerous artists. She has continued writing for other artists since then. King's success as a performer in her own right did not come until the 1970s, when she sang her own songs, accompanying herself on the piano, in a series of albums and concerts. After experiencing commercial disappointment with her debut album Writer, King scored her breakthrough with the album Tapestry, which topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971 and remained on the charts for more than six years.

King has made 25 solo albums, the most successful being Tapestry, which held the record for most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist for more than 20 years. Her record sales were estimated at more than 75 million copies worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a performer and songwriter. She is the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to be so honored. She is also a 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree.

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Studio albums
Writer (1970)
Tapestry (1971)
Music (1971)
Rhymes & Reasons (1972)
Fantasy (1973)
Wrap Around Joy (1974)
Thoroughbred (1976)
Simple Things (1977)
Welcome Home (1978)
Touch the Sky (1979)
Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King (1980)
One to One (1982)
Speeding Time (1983)
City Streets (1989)
Colour of Your Dreams (1993)
Love Makes the World (2001)
A Holiday Carole (2011)

A Very Special Boy
Carole King Lyrics

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Have you heard, he's on his way
I've been counting down the days
Finally we'll have some fun, he's got hugs for everyone

Word is out, and we can't wait
Things are gonna be so great
Once phillipe is on the scene, everything is peachy clean

Oh phillipe, oh phillipe, you bring us very special joy
Dressed like a bumblebee, with your special kind of glee
Oh phillipe, oh phillipe, you're a very special boy
Cause you're squeaky clean, standing on the drum machine

When im sad, feeling blue
You're so rad, needing you
When im down, you come through
Don't you frown, i've got you
When im sad (hugs), feeling blue (hugs)
You're so rad (hugs), needing you (hugs)
When im down (hugs), you come through (hugs)
Don't you frown (hugs), i've got you (hugs!)

Here comes, a special, here comes a very special
Here comes, a special, here comes a very special boy

There are lots of boys around, the special ones are very rare
There aren't many to be found, we've been looking everywhere
Things were starting to look bleak, until we heard about phillipe
We're in need of desperate cheer, don't give up hope he's almost here

Oh phillipe, oh phillipe, you bring us very special joy
Dressed like a bumblebee, with your special kind of glee
Oh phillipe, oh phillipe, you're a very special boy
Cause you're squeaky clean, standing on the drum machine

When im sad, feeling blue
You're so rad, needing you
When im down, you come through
Don't you frown, i've got you
When im sad (hugs), feeling blue (hugs)
You're so rad (hugs), needing you (hugs?)
When im down (hugs), you come through (hugs)
Don't you frown (hugs), i've got you (hugs!)

Here comes, a special, here comes a very special

Here comes, a special, here comes a very special
Here comes, a special, here comes a very special boy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carole King's song A Very Special Boy seem to be about the anticipation of the arrival of Phillipe, who is a very special boy. The singer has been counting down the days for Phillipe's arrival, knowing that he will bring hugs and joy to everyone. They refer to Phillipe's dress as a bumblebee and his special kind of glee. The singer recognizes how rare it is to find a special boy like Phillipe and how much they need his cheer in their lives. The chorus repeats Phillipe's name with admiration and excitement, celebrating his uniqueness and the joy he brings.

The second verse seems to be about the singer's relationship with Phillipe. When the singer is feeling sad and blue, Phillipe is there to make everything better. Phillipe's presence makes the singer feel rad, and when they're feeling down, he comes through for them. The singer concludes the verse by saying that when they are feeling any type of negative emotions, they have Phillipe's reassuring hugs.

In the end, the song seems to be about celebrating the presence of a very special boy and the joy and comfort that he brings to those around him. The lyrics paint Phillipe as a unique and rare being who brings happiness to those around him just by being himself.

Line by Line Meaning

Have you heard, he's on his way
We're excited because Phillipe is coming soon.

I've been counting down the days
We've been anticipating Phillipe's arrival for a while now.

Finally we'll have some fun, he's got hugs for everyone
Phillipe is going to make things joyful and bright, and he's known for his affectionate hugs.

Word is out, and we can't wait
Everyone has caught wind of Phillipe's imminent arrival, and we're all eager to meet him.

Things are gonna be so great
With Phillipe here, we expect things to be wonderful and cheerful.

Once Phillipe is on the scene, everything is peachy clean
Phillipe's presence brings tidiness, orderliness, and happiness to everyone around him.

Oh Phillipe, oh Phillipe, you bring us very special joy
Phillipe's arrival is especially meaningful to us and makes us feel incredibly happy.

Dressed like a bumblebee, with your special kind of glee
Though Phillipe's appearance might be unconventional, his unique, joyful personality is what truly stands out.

Oh Phillipe, oh Phillipe, you're a very special boy
Phillipe is a unique and special person who brings joy everywhere he goes, and we recognize that.

Cause you're squeaky clean, standing on the drum machine
Phillipe's personal cleanliness and sense of rhythm add to his distinctive personality.

When I'm sad (hugs), feeling blue (hugs)
In moments of sadness or depression, Phillipe's kind and comforting hugs are especially appreciated.

You're so rad (hugs), needing you (hugs)
Phillipe is so cool, and we always feel better when he's around to give us affectionate hugs.

When I'm down (hugs), you come through (hugs)
In tough situations or moments of stress, Phillipe always comes to the rescue with a hug and a positive attitude.

Don't you frown (hugs), I've got you (hugs!)
We don't need to be sad or unhappy when Phillipe is around, because he's always there to cheer us up with his hugs and positivity.

Here comes, a special, here comes a very special
Phillipe is on his way, and we're recognizing just how unique and wonderful he truly is.

There are lots of boys around, the special ones are very rare
While there may be many boys around, ones as special as Phillipe are few and far between.

There aren't many to be found, we've been looking everywhere
We've been searching everywhere for someone like Phillipe, and we're grateful to have finally found him.

Things were starting to look bleak, until we heard about Phillipe
We were feeling down and discouraged, but once we heard about Phillipe, our spirits were lifted significantly.

Writer(s): Carole King, Gerry Goffin

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