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)
Home Again
Carole King Lyrics
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It's so far and out of sight
I really need someone to talk to
And nobody else knows how to comfort me tonight
Snow is cold, rain is wet
Chills my soul right to the marrow
I won't be happy 'til I see you alone again
Snow is cold, rain is wet
Chills my soul right to the marrow
I won't be happy 'til I see you alone again
'Til I'm home again and feeling right
'Til I'm home again and feeling right
I want to be home again and feeling right
Carole King's song "Home Again" is a heartfelt plea for connection and comfort in the face of loneliness and distance. The opening lines express a sense of displacement and uncertainty, with the singer wondering if they will ever make it home again. The distance between them and their home is emphasized through the repetition of "so far and out of sight."
The singer's need for comfort and companionship is clear in the following lines, where they express a desire for someone to talk to who can offer them solace. The use of "nobody else" underscores their feelings of isolation and the sense that they are alone in the world.
The second verse builds on the first, emphasizing the physical discomforts of the world (snow and rain) and how they affect the singer's emotional state, chilling them "right to the marrow." The repetition of the chorus reinforces the singer's desire to be back home, where they feel a sense of security and belonging that is missing from their current situation.
Overall, "Home Again" is a powerful song about the human need for connection and the comfort of home. The emotions expressed in the lyrics are universal, making it a relatable and moving song.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder if I'm ever gonna make it home again
There are times when I doubt if I'll ever get back to my home again
It's so far and out of sight
The distance between my present location and my home is vast, and I can't even see it
I really need someone to talk to
I'm longing for someone to share my thoughts and feelings with
And nobody else knows how to comfort me tonight
No one else around me knows how to console me at this moment
Snow is cold, rain is wet
The snow and rain are harsh, cold elements
Chills my soul right to the marrow
The coldness of the snow and rain penetrates my innermost being, leaving me feeling uneasy
I won't be happy 'til I see you alone again
I won't experience happiness until I'm reunited with the person I desire to be with
'Til I'm home again and feeling right
I won't feel content until I'm back home, feeling comfortable and secure
'Til I'm home again and feeling right
My yearning to be home again, happy and secure, is so strong that I repeat it twice
I want to be home again and feeling right
The ultimate desire in my heart is to return home and feel a sense of belonging and contentment
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Written by: Carole King
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Nora
Sometimes I wonder if I'm
Ever gonna make it home again
It's so far and out of sight
I really need someone to talk to
And nobody else
Knows how to comfort me tonight
Snow is cold, rain is wet
Chills my soul right to the marrow
I won't be happy 'til I see
You alone again
'Til I'm home again and feelin' right
Snow is cold, rain is wet
Chills my soul right to the marrow
I won't be happy 'til I see
You alone again
'Til I'm home again and feelin' right
'Til I'm home again and feelin' right
I wanna be home again and feelin' right
Julian Vickery
"Home Again" by Carole King from the 1971 award-winning album "Tapestry".
https://youtu.be/lNTjfaWnKIM
Lyrics:
Sometimes I wonder if I'm
Ever gonna make it home again
It's so far and out of sight
I really need someone to talk to
And nobody else
Knows how to comfort me tonight
Snow is cold, rain is wet
Chills my soul right to the marrow
I won't be happy 'til I see
You alone again
'Til I'm home again and feelin' right
Snow is cold, rain is wet
Chills my soul right to the marrow
I won't be happy 'til I see
You alone again
'Til I'm home again and feelin' right
'Til I'm home again and feelin' right
I wanna be home again and feelin' right
Victor Lorenzo
I own a copy of her Tapestry album and the lyrics of the songs are on the backside. That is why I have memorized the lyrics of all her songs. I still play the long playing vinyl record up to this time. More than 50 years old; a treasure indeed.
Carole King
Thank you so much for being such a lovely fan, I appreciate your love and support over the years God bless you 🎶❤💯
Starshine Dragon Song
I still have mine, too
BlackRoots UNLIMITED [Academy Of Soul]
We had the LP at home here in Uganda, I was about 6 years old, I learned all the lyrics. This was my favorite!
D O
This album is how I survived high school in the 1970s. It is one of the few albums that I STILL love every single song on after close to 50 years. I've owned it on vinyl, 8-track, cassette, CD, and now on Apple Music. There are three or four albums I simply will not be without, and Tapestry is second on the list. (You can guess from my avatar what the first one is. 😁)
Antoinetta Fisher
I loved that beautiful decade!! I just watched the movie Home Again. It is a great comedy!! I enjoyed the soundtracks, leading me here.
Most of all, I love listening and remembering some good memories!
Harry Styles
Ah, Carole King. What can I say that millions of fans around the world haven't already said. She is a true treasure. No one and I mean no one, can infuse lyrics with emotion the way she can. Her uncanny voice cuts right to the heart, taking no prisoners. Literally "chills my soul right to the marrow."
Starshine Dragon Song
'Snow is cold, rain is wet
chills my soul right to the marrow."
Amazing lyrics
D O
It's the next lines that get me. I live in Vegas, but my heart lives 2,000 miles away. "I won't be happy . . . 'til I'm home again and feelin' right." No, I won't. But I'll be retiring in a few years, and unlike most people, I plan to retire AWAY from Vegas and back to the Midwest. No, it's not as fancy, and I'll have to deal with winter again. But I'll BE HOME again and feelin' right. I wanna be home again and feelin' right.
James Peyton
There are lines from the Aeneid from Virgil that are almost the same. Always wonder if she took them from that epic. The words were something along the lines of. "The snow will be cold, and the rain wet. It will chill your soul to the marrow."