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)
Sweet Life
Carole King Lyrics
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Of the world on your shoulders
And it's getting too hard to bear
You feel like you're getting older and older
And nobody seems to care
It isn't what you do, it's who you know
Ain't that the way it is any more
Makes you keep on wondering
What are you living for
Well, it's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's your life, baby, but I'm not ready to say goodbye
We got a sweet life, baby, why don't you take a good look around
It's a sweet life, baby, don't let it get you down
why'say you feel snowed under by circumstances
You can make of it what you will
You can look at the downside or take your chances
And try to make it uphill
Now you can't keep living inside your head
In a prison cell all your own
Just let yourself go, get your body out of bed
You don't have to do it all alone
Well it's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's your life, baby, but I'm not ready to say goodbye
Why'know this is real life, baby,
Why don't you take another look around
It's a sweet life, baby, don't let it get you down
It's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can stop and taste the honey
It's a sweet life, baby, it's all about the sugar
It ain't about money
It's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
You can give it another try
It's a sweet life, baby, and I'm not ready to say goodbye
It's a sweet life, baby
It's a sweet life, baby
It's a sweet life, baby
Carole King's song "Sweet Life" explores the idea of finding joy and sweetness in life despite feeling overwhelmed or defeated. The song begins with King sympathizing with listeners who feel they have the weight of the world on their shoulders and are getting older without anyone around to care. It is said that who you know is more important than what you do, which leads to wondering about what we're living for. The chorus then asks listeners to look at the sweet side of life and to try harder to find it. The second verse encourages people to stop focusing on their current problems and to take risks. The final chorus reiterates that life is sweet and should be enjoyed.
Overall, the song reminds us to embrace life's little sweetnesses, even when overwhelmed by problems. Carole King tells us that life can be tough, but don't let it get you down. There is a silver lining to everything.
Line by Line Meaning
So you think you got the weight
You believe that life has piled up on you.
Of the world on your shoulders
You feel responsible and weighed down by everything around you.
And it's getting too hard to bear
The burden you feel has become overwhelming.
You feel like you're getting older and older
You feel tired and drained from dealing with everything.
And nobody seems to care
No one seems to understand how hard you are struggling.
It isn't what you do, it's who you know
Success in life is not just about hard work but also about networking.
Ain't that the way it is any more
This is how the world works now.
Makes you keep on wondering
This knowledge makes you keep questioning everything.
Don't it make you wonder now
It's natural to start questioning why things are the way they are.
What are you living for
You start questioning the meaning behind your existence.
Well, it's a sweet life, baby, don't you think maybe
Despite everything, life is beautiful and worth living.
You can give it another try
You can always make a fresh start and try again.
It's your life, baby, but I'm not ready to say goodbye
Even if you feel like giving up, others in your life still want you around.
We got a sweet life, baby, why don't you take a good look around
Life is good, and you should take a moment to appreciate it.
It's a sweet life, baby, don't let it get you down
Despite the difficulties, you should not let life defeat you.
why'say you feel snowed under by circumstances
You feel like circumstances are overpowering you.
You can make of it what you will
You have the power to decide what you want to do with your life.
You can look at the downside or take your chances
You can either focus on the negatives or take a chance on the positives.
And try to make it uphill
You should try to take the difficult path in life, even though it may be challenging.
Now you can't keep living inside your head
You should stop overthinking and let yourself live.
In a prison cell all your own
You are trapping yourself by overthinking and not taking action.
Just let yourself go, get your body out of bed
You should get out of bed and start living.
You don't have to do it all alone
You don't have to face everything by yourself.
You can stop and taste the honey
You should pause and enjoy the good things in life.
It's a sweet life, baby, it's all about the sugar
Life is all about the good things and enjoying them.
It ain't about money
Money is not the only thing that matters in life.
It's a sweet life, baby, and I'm not ready to say goodbye
Life is beautiful, and it is not yet time to give up.
It's a sweet life, baby
Overall, life is sweet and worth living.
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