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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_King
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)
After All This Time
Carole King Lyrics
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I get a feelin'
Every night when you come home
That life is sweet, yeah baby
Sweeter than a honey comb
And oh darlin'
I'm so glad that you are mine
And that you still love me after all this time
You bring music to my soul
Listen I can hear it play
Sweeter than love
And stronger with each and every passin' day
And oh you're just like vintage wine
'Cause it's still so good after all this time
I believe, I believe
Your sweet love
You could make a tiger tame
Fill the desert full of rain
Bring me joy when I'm in pain
Even on a cold and windy day
I can feel my heart sing, yeah
For the warmth and the life and the love you give
To me it's like an early spring
Oh, no matter what the season is
There can be no doubt in my mind
That I still love you after all this time
Yes I still love you after all of this time
Carole King’s song “After All This Time” is a sentimental ode to long-lasting love. The lyrics express the feeling of overwhelming sweetness and joy that the singer experiences every time her partner comes home. She compares the feeling to a “honeycomb”, evoking images of natural sweetness and beauty. It’s clear that the relationship has grown stronger with time, like “vintage wine”. The singer is grateful for the love that her partner still holds for her even after all these years.
The lyrics are powerful and heartfelt, expressing the idea that love can withstand the test of time. The singer believes that her partner’s love is so strong that it could even “make a tiger tame” and “fill the desert full of rain”. The song is a celebration of the power of love and suggests that it can bring joy even in the darkest of times. The lyrics are warm and tender, evoking images of spring and new beginnings. The singer is grateful for the love that has sustained her even in the coldest and most difficult of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh hoo
Expressing a feeling of joy or excitement
I get a feelin'
Experiencing an emotion or sensation
Every night when you come home
When you return to me at the end of the day
That life is sweet, yeah baby
Life is enjoyable and pleasant
Sweeter than a honey comb
More delightful than anything else
And oh darlin'
Expressing affection for the one addressed
I'm so glad that you are mine
Feeling fortunate and happy to have you as my partner
And that you still love me after all this time
Grateful that you continue to have feelings for me despite the time that has passed
You bring music to my soul
You uplift and inspire me
Listen I can hear it play
I can sense the emotions and sensations you bring
Sweeter than love
Even more pleasant than the experience of love
And stronger with each and every passin' day
Growing in intensity and importance each day
And oh you're just like vintage wine
Similar to how good wine gets better with age, you become better and more valuable over time
'Cause it's still so good after all this time
Because the quality of our relationship has endured the test of time
I believe, I believe
Strongly affirming a belief or feeling
Your sweet love
The loving attention and care you show me
You could make a tiger tame
Your love is powerful enough to calm even the fiercest of creatures
Fill the desert full of rain
Your love can bring life and growth to the most barren of places
Bring me joy when I'm in pain
Your love is capable of easing my suffering and bringing happiness to my life
Even on a cold and windy day
Regardless of the weather or circumstances
I can feel my heart sing, yeah
My heart swells with happiness and contentment
For the warmth and the life and the love you give
Grateful for the affection, vitality, and nurturing you provide
To me it's like an early spring
The experience of being with you is like the season of rebirth and renewal
Oh, no matter what the season is
Regardless of the time of year or events that occur
There can be no doubt in my mind
I am certain and confident
That I still love you after all this time
I have not lost my feelings for you, even after significant time has passed
Yes I still love you after all of this time
Confirming that my love for you has endured
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON KING, DAVE WOODWARD
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