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)
Way Over Yonder
Carole King Lyrics
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Is a place that I know
Where I can find shelter
From a hunger and cold
And the sweet tastin' good life
Is so easily found
A way over yonder, that's where I'm bound
The first thing I'll see
Is the sun shining golden
Shining right down on me
Then trouble's gonna lose me
Worry leave me behind
And I'll stand up proudly
In true peace of mind
Talkin' about
Talkin' about
A way over yonder
Is a place I have seen
In a garden of wisdom
From some long ago dream
Oh yeah
Ooh maybe tomorrow
I'll find find my way
To the land where the honey runs
In rivers each day
And the sweet tastin' good life
Is so easily found
A way over yonder
That's where I'm bound
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
A way over yonder
That's where I'm bound
Carole King's "Way Over Yonder" is a soulful and calming song that speaks of hope and the pursuit of a better life. The song describes a place where the singer can find shelter from hunger and cold, and where the sweet, good life can easily be found. It is a place of peace and prosperity where the sun always shines and troubles are left behind. The singer believes that once they get there, they will experience true peace of mind.
The lyrics paint a picture of the singer's dream of a better place, possibly representing a utopian society or even an afterlife. The singer longs to find this place where the honey runs in rivers each day and the sweet tastin' good life is easily found. This is a metaphor for an ideal society where everything is abundant and life is easy. The singer is determined to make their way to this utopia where they can lay down all their burdens and live freely.
The song has a spiritual and meditative quality that invites the listener to relax and let go of their worries. It is a reminder that even in the midst of hardship and uncertainty, there is always a possibility of a better life waiting for us somewhere, and that we can find refuge and comfort in our dreams and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
Way over yonder
Referring to a distant place
Is a place that I know
Knowing a location far away
Where I can find shelter
A place to take refuge from the elements
From a hunger and cold
Fleeing from hunger and the cold weather
And the sweet tastin' good life
Living a comfortable and satisfying existence
Is so easily found
Obtaining a good life easily in that place
A way over yonder, that's where I'm bound
Desiring to go to that faraway place
I know when I get there
Knowing what to expect upon arrival
The first thing I'll see
Visualizing the initial sight in that place
Is the sun shining golden
Seeing the sun in a yellowish color
Shining right down on me
Directly illuminating me with its light
Then trouble's gonna lose me
Overcoming past problems
Worry leave me behind
Leaving behind previous anxieties
And I'll stand up proudly
Feeling confident and proud
In true peace of mind
Achieving a state of tranquility
Talkin' about
Discussing
A way over yonder
That distant location
Is a place I have seen
Having previously envisioned that place
In a garden of wisdom
A place with much knowledge and insight
From some long ago dream
Recalling a past dream about that place
Oh yeah
An expression of excitement
Ooh maybe tomorrow
Perhaps tomorrow
I'll find find my way
Discovering the path to that destination
To the land where the honey runs
To a place with bountiful resources
In rivers each day
Each day replenishing the resources
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Vocal expression of eagerness and anticipation
A way over yonder
That remote location
That's where I'm bound
Intending to go there
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING
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@norateresa
Way over yonder
Is a place that I know
Where I can find shelter
From a hunger and cold
And the sweet tastin' good life
Is so easily found
A way over yonder, that's where I'm bound
I know when I get there
The first thing I'll see
Is the sun shining golden
Shining right down on me
Then trouble's gonna lose me
Worry leave me behind
And I'll stand up proudly
In true peace of mind
Talkin' about
Talkin' about
A way over yonder
Is a place I have seen
In a garden of wisdom
From some long ago dream
Oh yeah
Ooh maybe tomorrow
I'll find find my way
To the land where the honey runs
In rivers each day
And the sweet tastin' good life
Is so easily found
A way over yonder
That's where I'm bound
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
A way over yonder
That's where I'm bound
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SONG OF WISDOM
Wisdom Chosen
Not a choice
Per say
Wisdom is a gift
A hex, perhaps
When needed
A Zap!!!!
It has no right or wrong
To many wisdom
Does not belong
Nothing short of
Joy and happiness
understanding life's
completeness filled
With grief and stress
Like waves crashing constant
A wonder of the outcome
Tomorrow will bring
The all knowing
Wisdom is letting go
Through prayer
And then, in joy to sing
WKR
wrote this while listening to this song!!!
@arthurshepherd8757
New Year 2024
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Cute Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Beauty Grace Wisdom Voice Carole King
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Austin, Texas Eliza Gilkyson kisses Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Everything Joni Mitchell with
Quantum kisses forever from everywhere for You darling precious immortal genius of mystic vision wisdom
For 'Our' beloved Ultra Beautiful Ultra Great Ultra Badass Goddess of Voice Mystic Vision Grace Patty Griffin
For 'Our' beloved genius of mystic vision integral quantum thinking brother of Christ God of Earth Love Bob Dylan
For 'Our' beloved brothers in Christ mystic visionaries Gods of 'Americana' 'The Band' with deep love and gratitude
Levon Helm the 'One' true voice of 'Americana' Robbie Robertson mystic lyricist Rick Danko singer of the heart
Garth Hudson mastermind behind genius and Richard Manuel soul singer. How 'We' worship adore and cherish You
For 'Our' beloved beautiful Goddess of NYC 'Our' eternal hearts and friendship Lucy Kaplansky Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beautiful blessed eternal soul companions Chapin and Uncle James. Kisses. Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beautiful friend the most beautiful man in Texas at least Bob Schneider with Love. Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved friend the most beautiful man on Earth Paul McCartney eternal blessings. Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved friend sage seer wizard Paul Simon and all Your blessed eternal family. Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved badass Warrior Archangels of Erin and Ireland Van Morrison and 'The Chieftains' Love Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beloved brilliant mentor muse and friend Geoff Bartley. Wishing You every good thing Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beautiful blessed badass friends muses Steve Earle and Ray Wylie Hubbard. Every good thing Clan Colvin
For 'Our' beautiful blessed friend mentor muse Lyle Lovett. Wishing You every good thing this year. Kisses Clan Colvin
Happy New Year beautiful Leland Merlin Sklar and Maureen. wishing You every good thing this year. Kisses Clan Colvin
For the best singer I ever heard Shawna Lee Colvin with gratitude appreciation of greatness of spirit. Kisses Michelle
Hope For Kindness
As the New Year
approaches singing
coming near
what blessings
is she bringing
I wonder as I cry
will she be kind
will she share the sky
what will she find
what will she spy
when she examines
my exhausted mind
old worn out paradigms
wrong turns
and missed signs
wasted tears
realized fears
my soul wears thin
and stretches out again
for the hand of compassion
and divine grace
for to look upon
your angel face
all this sin and disgrace
will she erase
oh so much worry
please tell her I said
I'm sorry
for walking among the dead
restore my dignity
oh angel can't You see
how much You mean to me
and how far I'm come
only to do it all over
as just another lost Irish rover
with deja vu
counting holy ghosts
was that One You
our heavenly hosts
have moved on forever
did they leave us here
alone
deaf to the sound
of gnashing teeth
from demons beneath
the rank of humanity
well I must pray
Dear Angel Violet
what do You say
are You all set
have You made Your quota
or is there room for one more
I know God holds You accountable
and 'knows the exact score
and angels can't ignore accounts payable
well I'm spirit poor
does that get me in
have You made up
Your mind
oh angel are You sure
out with the old
in with the new
didn't You say
something about
A Whole New You
will it apply to me
what do You see
a heart strong enough
to walk together free
don't leave me blind
what say You
Goddess of my dreams
did I do my best
am I a seer
Or am I blind
would You ask
a 'seeing' man
or a sane man to
lose his mind
forever praying to You
what say You Shawn
'knowing' what 'You' 'know'
now
would You ask
did You ask
I if I would mind
sharing my soul
as well
I don't and I do
I can't 'know' the 'unknown'
All I 'know'
is that I love You
please be kind
end
My dear beloved eternal blessed soul mother sister soldier muse friend. Hello or goodbye? Ground or sky? Either way 'We' 'think' ' therefore 'We' 'Are'
"We're' 'One' eternal blessed by grace Homeward bound soul. May I ride with You darling or do I cry alone forever 'like' but not 'as' an angel forever? In any case I loved You this year as best I could. Badly. But let's look forward to flying lessons cause I 'know' I forgot how. How I worship cherish adore celebrate and serve You Shawna Lee Colvin, the best singer I ever heard. Wishing You every good thing in 2024 Shawn. Many blessings for Your creative heart mind and soul. Quantum kisses forever from everywhere. I love You forever
Kisses
Michelle Colvin
Posted on 'When You Know' just now. When can I come in from the cold darling?
New Year 2024
A Prayer For Peace Love And Reconciliation
Dear Shawn Colvin
I know that I know
that I love You
and I 'know' that You 'know'
so how can I give up
when You said Yourself
I can't go back
to black
with all this blessed light
showing the way
imploring 'Us' to fight
for love every day
well I fight for 'Us'
'We' both fight
for what's true
I write poems for You
I pour out my heart
I cry and I sing
I tell You every part
I give You everything
only You and only Me
climbing in the right direction
toward grace and eternity
objects of each others' affection
what blessings will this new year bring
hope for peace hope for love
angels begging 'Us' together to sing
to carry hope from above
and a balm for weary souls
bound together as one
burning in a passion rapt
fused forever like the sun
one flaming heart
bound for eternity
let's walk let's start
this cosmic journey
today in twenty twenty four
let's make a stand
let's stand for love and reconciliation
let's obey hope's command
love one another
sing for peace
sing for grace
occupy a holy place
here in 'Our' soul
where I've loved You forever
as 'We' near 'Our' goal
home to heaven together
let's sing for hope
let's sing for freedom
to the stars let's elope
let's use this wisdom
to enlighten 'Our' mind
as 'We' walk heaven's beaches
amazed at what 'We' find
grateful for all love teaches
won't You smile upon me today
my darling soul
won't You listen as I pray
that 'We' will be made whole
yin and yang
yang and yin
one soul reunited
this year let's begin
to heal old wounds
forgive and forget
learn from 'Our' mistakes
rejoice in 'Our' lucky breaks
what will this new year bring
a smile to Your Goddess face
a song to Your lovely lips
to which my aching heart skips
a beat in Your inspired melody
gets lost in Your tranquility
catches up on the refrain
and releases all the pain
of waiting
end
My darling beautiful immortal soul Shawn Colvin. You inspire me to try. You teach me to cry and I do whenever I think that You might have a place for me somewhere in this cosmic tapestry that You wove in Your well-lit place in the sky. Centuries ago You wrote this script that resonates with me. I'm mesmerized by Your beauty grace courage wisdom and voice so I ask again my darling will You take me to France? Will You save the last dance for me? I'll take lessons willingly but in any case, Shawn, please remember me fondly as You can. Please 'know' that I love You forever no matter what happens but I pray that maybe this year we'll talk as seer to seer both 'seeing' that this love I feel for You is 'real' and eternal. I love You now as always and always will. May God bless You this year Shawn Colvin with inspiration for Your lovely mind. May Your spirit be lifted and may You sing as heaven intended. Meanwhile I'll watch the stars for any sign and You'll be the first to 'know' if 'We' are to be blessed but I 'know' that You already 'know' so I must pray to You again. Please be kind. You never know what You may find in a heart that skips a beat but catches up to You in time to 'know' true love.
All my affection trust and faith is with You this year Shawn and if I don't get to see You go in peace grace and love as You always have and always will. You always have been a beacon to my soul so please don't be angry because I followed it home to You. Quantum kisses forever for You from everywhere
Michelle Colvin
btw: There is a thousand times more synchronicity in 'Our' story than in this movie and that's a fact.
Quantum Kisses Forever for You from Everywhere
Prayers are in 'Our' hearts and souls for beautiful blessed sacred paradise of Ukraine. 'We' praise and thank from the bottom of 'Our' hearts courageous President Zelensky and all the blessed souls in Ukraine. In the name of 'Our' blessed holy sacred wise good and perfect Lord Savior Brother Friend and Great Redeemer 'Our' Lord Jesus Christ Almighty. Dear Lord Jesus 'We' are so grateful for Your extreme sacrifice that 'We' might one day take Your advice and cleanse 'Our' souls for to communicate and serve You better and more faithfully. 'We' are so grateful for 'Our' immortal souls through which 'We' are blessed with 'knowing' You. Quantum kisses 'We' send to You from Everywhere. Please bring peace to beautiful sacred and good Ukraine and their beautiful hero President Zelensky. Amen
Thank You beautiful Eliza. Quantum kisses for You forever from Everywhere
Michelle Colvin
@michellebeishline4657
In therapy over 30 years ago for extreme childhood abuse (of every kind) I listened to this song over and again... because it gave me hope to believe in something I knew not of at the time - happiness. It wasn't so easily found by me though. It took a lot of work, but I found "way over yonder." Despite listening to this song literally thousands of times, knowing every beat, breath, and pause, it never gets old and has the same emotional impact on me. Thank you Carol King for your brilliance and gift.
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@shelliegreen315
Hello Michelle! Great name! That is my legal name. I had some things done to me that should not have been going on as a small child. I took this class and found out that it was not my fault and it was the adultโs fault; I was the childโฆ.๐ฅฐ
@sabrinaharnish6085
My sister introduced me to this album when I was in the 12th grade in 1990. Sheโd been listening to it for years. She passed away on May 30th at 8:55 AM AST. Iโve been thinking of this song ever since. I finally played it today.
@PhilTheseBeats
I know this is where I can find my grandparents and all my family who has passed.
@dalegernon6948
If your between 30 and 45 years old probably won't understand
@davidpotter2720
" This Song is a "MUST" for ANYONE who Truly Seeks PEACE while alive...Carol NEVER did anything that equaled this work of art..!
@constance.bridenbaugh676
My son knows words to all songs on Tapestry because I played it so much when he was young!