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)
High Out Of Time
Carole King Lyrics
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I wish the years away
Look into your eyes
And you look into mine
All my sorrows disappear
When I'm high out of time
High out of time
I'm a part of you
And you're a part of me
And I can hold you near
When I'm high out of time
No use wondering where the years have gone
Time waits for no one, we all have to go on
But every now and then I look up an old friend
And come home to someplace I used to belong
High out of time
The world becomes so new
Horizons That we've crossed
I cross again with you
Traveling through the years
When I'm high out of time
In Carole King's song High Out Of Time, she describes a feeling of being free from the burdens of time and the weight of her sorrows. She reveals that when she's high out of time, looking into the eyes of her loved one, all of her troubles disappear. There's a sense of transcendence and tranquility in this song. It's as if the singer is able to transport herself beyond the constraints of time, to a place where everything feels new and fresh.
King encourages us to let go of our worries and to embrace the present moment. It's a simple and yet profound message that's beautifully conveyed through her heartfelt lyrics. Through the years, she acknowledges that time waits for no one and that we all have to keep moving forward. However, every now and then, she finds comfort in reconnecting with old friends and places that she used to belong. It's a reminder that no matter how fast time passes us by, we can still find solace in the memories and the people that we cherish.
This song is a testament to King's unique ability to create music that resonates with people from all walks of life. It's a timeless classic that continues to inspire us to live in the moment and to appreciate the people and the experiences that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
High out of time
Being in a state of euphoria that takes me away from the present.
I wish the years away
Longing to escape the burden of time and the passage of years.
Look into your eyes
Gazing at you in a state of deep affection and intimacy.
And you look into mine
Looking back at me with equal intensity and vulnerability.
All my sorrows disappear
Feeling free from the weight of my troubles and worries.
When I'm high out of time
Existing in a timeless space where joy and connection are all that matter.
Is a place I like to be
Preferring the dreamlike state of disconnection from reality, even if only temporary.
I'm a part of you
Feeling deeply connected to you and your essence as a person.
And you're a part of me
Believing that our souls are intertwined and interdependent.
And I can hold you near
Embracing you physically and emotionally with a sense of comfort and safety.
No use wondering where the years have gone
Realizing the futility of dwelling on the past and regretting the passage of time.
Time waits for no one, we all have to go on
Understanding the relentless forward march of time and the inevitability of change and growth.
But every now and then I look up an old friend
Occasionally reconnecting with people or places from the past for a moment of nostalgia.
And come home to someplace I used to belong
Feeling a fondness for a former part of my life and finding comfort in those memories.
The world becomes so new
Experiencing a fresh perspective on the world and its possibilities.
Horizons that we've crossed
Reflecting on the shared journeys and experiences we have had together over time.
I cross again with you
Reconnecting and merging our paths once more with a sense of renewal.
Traveling through the years
Journeying through the passage of time and all its changes, both good and bad.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
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