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)
Brighter
Carole King Lyrics
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For many a year, it's true,
And I can't think of anyone else
Can make me feel as good as you.
Yeah, you make my day
A little bit brighter in every way.
I'm so glad to have you
When true love and understanding, child,
Are so hard to find.
Yes, you make my day
A little bit brighter every day.
Some people live in darkness
Their whole life through.
I just know that I'd have been one of them
If it hadn't been for you.
Now, sometimes I feel afraid
As we all tend to do,
But I think of the loving good times we've had...
And I know we're gonna make it through.
'Cause you make my day
A little bit brighter, in every way.
The lyrics to Carole King’s song “Brighter” express gratitude and love towards someone who has been a positive influence in the singer’s life. The song begins by acknowledging the long-standing relationship between the two individuals, stating that no one else makes the singer feel as good as the person being addressed. The person is a source of brightness in the singer’s life, brightening their days in every way.
As the song moves forward, it touches on the challenges of the world, emphasizing the difficulty of finding true love and understanding in “this old troubled time”. The person addressed has been a constant support to the singer, providing a light in the darkness of the world. The song continues by explaining how the person has made a significant difference in the singer’s life by saving them from darkness. The chorus reiterates the positive impact the individual has had, bringing light and happiness to the singer’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been knowing each other
We have had a long-standing relationship
For many a year, it's true,
This relationship has existed for many years
And I can't think of anyone else
There is no one else who can match you
Can make me feel as good as you.
Your presence brings me great joy and happiness
Yeah, you make my day
Your influence positively impacts my day
A little bit brighter in every way.
You make everything in my life a little bit better
I'm so glad to have you
I am grateful to have you in my life
In this old troubled time;
During tough times like these
When true love and understanding, child,
When genuine love and comprehension is rare
Are so hard to find.
It's not easy to come across
Yes, you make my day
Your presence brings positivity to my day
A little bit brighter every day.
You make every day of my life a little bit better
Some people live in darkness
Some people lead a bleak life
Their whole life through.
Their entire life is spent that way
I just know that I'd have been one of them
I'm certain my life would've been like that
If it hadn't been for you.
If it weren't for your impact on my life
Now, sometimes I feel afraid
Occasionally, I feel scared
As we all tend to do,
As everyone does at times
But I think of the loving good times we've had...
I remember the happy moments we spent together
And I know we're gonna make it through.
I know we will overcome any obstacle together
'Cause you make my day
Your impact on my day
A little bit brighter, in every way.
Makes every aspect of my life a little bit better
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING
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