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)

Blossom
Carole King Lyrics

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Blossom, smile some sunshine down my way lately, I've been lonesome
Blossom, it's been much too long a day,
Seems my dreams have frozen, melt my cares away

Send the sunshine down my way whenever you call my name,
I know what you mean to say to me, girl, it's all the same

Blossom, there's any empty road behind, sit you down beside me

Blossom, there's a sweet dream on my mind,
There's a song inside me, take these chains away

Now, send the sunshine down my way whenever you call my name,
I know what you mean to say to me, girl, it's all the same

Blossom, smile some sunshine down my way lately, I've been lonesome
Blossom, it's been much too long a day,

Seems my dreams have frozen, melt my cares away
La la la la la la la

Overall Meaning

The Carole King song "Blossom" is a yearning ballad that asks for the company of a loved one to help the singer through a difficult time. The repeated refrain of "Blossom, smile some sunshine down my way lately, I've been lonesome" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer pleads for some brightness in their life. The use of the name "Blossom" can be interpreted in two ways - either as a nickname for the person they are singing to, or as a metaphor for someone who brings new growth and energy into their life.

In the second verse, the singer's dreams are described as frozen, indicating a lack of inspiration and passion in their life. However, they believe that the presence of the person they are singing to will "melt my cares away" and bring warmth and life back into their thoughts. The reference to "take these chains away" suggests that there are obstacles or burdens weighing them down, which they hope will be lifted with the arrival of their loved one.

Overall, the song is a heartfelt appeal for connection and support during a lonely and difficult time. The use of natural imagery and metaphor creates a sense of renewal and hope, suggesting that the singer is looking for a fresh start.

Line by Line Meaning

Blossom, smile some sunshine down my way lately, I've been lonesome
I'm feeling lonely and sad, so I need you to bring some joy and happiness into my life.

Blossom, it's been much too long a day, Seems my dreams have frozen, melt my cares away
I've had a tough day and my hopes and aspirations seem to have stalled. I need you to help me forget about my problems and find peace and comfort.

Send the sunshine down my way whenever you call my name, I know what you mean to say to me, girl, it's all the same
You have a special place in my heart and no matter how you express it, I always understand your love and affection towards me.

Blossom, there's any empty road behind, sit you down beside me
Despite the many roads that have led me here, there are still so many unknown paths ahead of me. I want you to be by my side as I face my future.

Blossom, there's a sweet dream on my mind, There's a song inside me, take these chains away
There are dreams and passions that I'm too afraid to pursue, and I need you to help me break free from my fears and doubts.

Blossom, smile some sunshine down my way lately, I've been lonesome
Once again, I find myself feeling sad and alone, and I'm hoping that you'll bring some warmth and light into my life.

Blossom, it's been much too long a day, Seems my dreams have frozen, melt my cares away La la la la la la la
As I hum this tune, I'm reminded of the fact that life can be tough, but with your help, I can forget about my problems and find some peace and happiness.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES TAYLOR

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