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)
Eagle
Carole King Lyrics
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Though she's been shot down
You can see her tryin'
Though her wings still touch the ground
Soon she's gonna rise up
With a pure and joyful sound
Fly, Eagle
He's been away from what he loves the best
But his spirit isn't broken
He feels content around the Eagle's nest
Ah, but you can feel his patience
And you know whatever strong heart does
He never longs for what was
He lives each moment to the end
Eagle wants to fly again
Though she's been shot down
You can see her tryin'
Though her wings still touch the ground
Soon she's gonna rise up
With a pure and joyful sound
Fly, Eagle
Through it all she tends her young ones
Doing what she can to help them grow
Maybe they will fly away before her
And her only choice is just to let them go
Eagle sees her sister
Living free up on the mountain top
So she doubles her effort
Till you think that she is bound to drop
But Eagle has the courage
You can tell that she's been felled before
She was born to soar
And she's gonna soar again
The song, "Eagle," by Carole King tells the story of an eagle who has been shot down but still has the courage and determination to fly again. The metaphorical lyrics of the song can be interpreted as a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit. The reference to the eagle's wings touching the ground conveys a sense of being trapped or stuck, but the lyrics provide hope that the eagle will rise again with a "pure and joyful sound." The song also introduces another character, Strong Heart, who feels abandoned but is comforted by the company of the eagle's nest. The lyrics convey the message that, despite difficulties in life, there is always hope for a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
Eagle wants to fly again
The eagle yearns to fly again amidst all the struggles
Though she's been shot down
Despite being knocked down multiple times, she still wants to fly
You can see her tryin'
Her unwavering perseverance can be clearly seen
Though her wings still touch the ground
The eagle's wings can't take her up yet, but she's determined to fly high
Soon she's gonna rise up
The eagle is getting ready to rise and soar through the sky
With a pure and joyful sound
The eagle's ascent towards the sky will bring pure and joyful sounds
Strong heart feels abandoned
Feeling neglected, the strong heart stays away from what he loves most
He's been away from what he loves the best
The strong heart is emotionally detached from his desires
But his spirit isn't broken
Despite experiencing setbacks, the strong heart has an unbroken spirit
He feels content around the Eagle's nest
Comfortable around the eagle's nest, the strong heart finds solace
Ah, but you can feel his patience
His patience is palpable and echoes through his actions
And you know whatever strong heart does
His actions are a reflection of his character
He never longs for what was
The past doesn't hold him down; he lives in the present
He lives each moment to the end
The strong heart cherishes every moment as it comes and gives his best until the end
Through it all she tends her young ones
Despite all life's hurdles, the eagle nurtures her young ones
Doing what she can to help them grow
The eagle does everything possible to aid her young ones' growth
Maybe they will fly away before her
Her young ones may fly away before she does
And her only choice is just to let them go
Despite the pain, the eagle has to let her young ones go
Eagle sees her sister
The eagle observes her sister on the mountain peak
Living free up on the mountain top
Her sister is enjoying freedom and the vastness of the world up high
So she doubles her effort
Motivated by her sister's experience, the eagle puts in more effort
Till you think that she is bound to drop
So much so that it seems like she is bound to collapse
But Eagle has the courage
Having the bravery to combat any challenge, the eagle presses on
You can tell that she's been felled before
Her past defeats are evident, but she remains undeterred
She was born to soar
It's in the eagle's nature to spread its wings and soar to great heights
And she's gonna soar again
She will overcome all obstacles and soar again
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Written by: CAROLE KING
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