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)
To Love
Carole King Lyrics
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Yes, he was waiting and you know me
I had had my fill of hesitating
And I always knew it had to be
To love, to love, to love, to love
All you need's the opportunity
To love, to love, to love, to love
I never will forget our first encounter
I guess I'm proud to say that it was alright
And I was so glad that I had found him
As ready as I was that night
To love, to love, to love, to love
All you need's the opportunity
To love, to love, to love, to love
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
There are those of us too cool for passion
They're the ones that it could do some good
And there are those who say it's out of fashion
They're the ones who only wish they could
To love, to love, to love, to love
All you need's the opportunity
To love, to love, to love, to love
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Carole King's song "To Love" is a testament to the power and importance of love. The opening lines describe a chance encounter with someone who had been waiting down the road, indicating that this love was fated to happen. The singer had grown tired of hesitating and knew that they were ready for love. The chorus repeats the phrase "to love" four times, emphasizing the simplicity of what it takes to experience love - only the opportunity. The singer begs the object of their affection not to make a fool of them, likely a fear of not being taken seriously or having their heart broken.
The second verse is reflective and acknowledges that some people may be too cool for love, while others view it as outdated. However, the singer knows that love is something worth pursuing, even if it is not considered fashionable. The chorus repeats again, driving home the importance of seizing the opportunity to love.
Overall, the song's message is simple but powerful: love is valuable and worth pursuing, even if it involves taking a risk. It emphasizes the importance of being open to love and taking chances in life, rather than holding back out of fear of being hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Down the road apiece he was waiting
He was patiently waiting a little further away
Yes, he was waiting and you know me
It was expected that he was waiting amidst our familiarity
I had had my fill of hesitating
I was tired of indecision
And I always knew it had to be
My intuition dictated it had to happen
To love, to love, to love, to love
The ultimate goal is to love, and love deeply
All you need's the opportunity
The opportunity to love is all that is required
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Don't take advantage of me or make me look silly
I never will forget our first encounter
The initial meeting will always be memorable
I guess I'm proud to say that it was alright
I'm satisfied and proud that it went well
And I was so glad that I had found him
I was extremely happy and grateful to have discovered him
As ready as I was that night
I was fully prepared for that moment
There are those of us too cool for passion
Some people are too unemotional for love
They're the ones that it could do some good
The people that are detached could benefit from experiencing love
And there are those who say it's out of fashion
Some people claim that love is no longer popular
They're the ones who only wish they could
Those people long for the experience of love
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Don't take advantage of me or make me look silly
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Don't take advantage of me or make me look silly
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Don't take advantage of me or make me look silly
Baby, don't you make a fool of me
Don't take advantage of me or make me look silly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
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