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)
Some Kind of Wonderful
Carole King Lyrics
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To show me you understand
And something happens to me
That's some kind of wonderful
Any time my little world is blue
I just have to look at you
And every thing seems to be
I know I can't express
This feeling of tenderness
There's so much I wanna say
But the right words just don't come my way
I just know when I'm in your embrace (wonderful)
This world is a happy place (wonderful)
And something happens to me
That's some kind of wonderful
Some kind of wonderful (sweetness)
Some kind of wonderful (oh my)
ohh (some kind)
Some kind of wonderful
Some kind of wonderful (sweetness)
Some kind of wonderful, wonderful, wonderful (oh my)
Some kind (some kind) of wonderful
Ohh, ohh
Carole King's song "Some Kind of Wonderful" is an expression of love and admiration for a significant other. It talks about how one touch or look from the person can brighten the singer's mood and make them feel "some kind of wonderful". The singer is unable to fully express their emotions, but knows that being in the arms of their loved one makes the world a happier place. The repeated use of "some kind of wonderful" emphasizes the intense emotions one can experience when being in love, even if it's difficult to express exactly what those emotions are.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that love can be difficult to put into words. The singer admits that they can't express their tenderness verbally, and that the "right words just don't come [their] way". This is a common experience in relationships, where emotions can be so powerful that they're difficult to articulate. The song suggests that being in the presence of the person you love can be enough to communicate those emotions, even if the words don't quite measure up.
Overall, Carole King's song "Some Kind of Wonderful" is a testament to the power of love to inspire and uplift even in the absence of the perfect words to describe it. It's a simple and straightforward expression of the intense emotions that can come with being in love, and an invitation to bask in those emotions and enjoy the wonder of it all.
Line by Line Meaning
All you have to do is touch my hand
By the simple act of touching my hand, you demonstrate that you understand me.
To show me you understand
Your touch reveals to me that you have a deep understanding of who I am.
And something happens to me
Your touch has the power to transform me in some mysterious and wonderful way.
That's some kind of wonderful
I can't quite explain what happens when you touch me, but it's truly amazing.
Any time my little world is blue
Whenever I'm feeling sad or lonely,
I just have to look at you
All I need to do is see you nearby,
And every thing seems to be
And suddenly everything in my life feels
Some kind of wonderful
incredibly lovely and delightful.
I know I can't express
I'm aware that I can't really find the words to convey
This feeling of tenderness
the depth and intensity of the affection I feel for you.
There's so much I wanna say
There are many things I want to tell you,
But the right words just don't come my way
but I can't seem to find the right words to express myself.
I just know when I'm in your embrace (wonderful)
All I'm sure of is that, when I'm wrapped in your arms,
This world is a happy place (wonderful)
the whole world feels like the happiest place on earth.
And something happens to me
I can feel something changing inside of me,
That's some kind of wonderful
and I know deep down that it's nothing short of miraculous.
Some kind of wonderful (sweetness)
This feeling is simply too lovely for words.
Some kind of wonderful (oh my)
It's like nothing I've ever experienced before, and I can't believe how wonderful it is.
ohh (some kind)
Oh, how indescribably beautiful it all is.
Some kind of wonderful (sweetness)
I'm just overwhelmed with this feeling of pure sweetness.
Some kind of wonderful, wonderful, wonderful (oh my)
It's just too much to handle, and it's making me feel like everything is just perfect in this moment.
Some kind (some kind) of wonderful
It's hard to define, but it's definitely something special and amazing.
Ohh, ohh
I'm just lost in this wonderful feeling, and I never want it to end.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
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