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)
You Will Find Me There
Carole King Lyrics
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World on your shoulders
Don't you know I'll be there for you, always, always
You can tell me anything, and you know I'll understand
When you're down and out, and your soul is bare
You just turn around, you will find me there
So much more than your share
So many things you do in so many ways, always
But you need someone you can hold on to
When you're down and out, I will always care
You just turn around, you will find me there
When it's all gone wrong, it's falling down on you
Lean on me, I'll be strong
I will keep you safe, keep you warm
When you're down and out, I will always care
You just turn around, you will find me there
I will take your hand, I will dry your tears
I will comfort you when your hope has disappeared
When you're down and out, I will always care
You just turn around, you will find me right there
When you're down and out and you're in despair
You just turn around, you will find me there
When you're down and out, I will be right there
You just turn around, you will find me
You will find me there
Carole King's song "You Will Find Me There" speaks to the idea of being there for someone, no matter what. The lyrics express a message of hope and love, promising to be a support system and a source of comfort when times get hard. The first verse highlights the idea of not having to carry the weight of the world on one's own shoulders. The singer offers to be there, always, and to listen without judgment or criticism.
The second verse speaks to the idea of being a giver in many ways but needing someone to hold onto when things get hard. When one is down and out, the singer promises to always care, offering to be a safe place and a source of warmth. The bridge of the song offers a beautiful message of support, with the singer promising to take the listener's hand, dry their tears, and comfort them when hope is gone.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the message of always being there, no matter what. The song encourages listeners to turn around and find comfort and love in the people who care about them. The message of the song is one that resonates with many people, expressing the need for connection and support during hard times.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to wear the weight of the
World on your shoulders
You don't have to carry everything on your own
Don't you know I'll be there for you, always, always
You have my support no matter what
You can tell me anything, and you know I'll understand
You have a safe space to open up to me
When you're down and out, and your soul is bare
When you're feeling lost and vulnerable
You just turn around, you will find me there
I'll be there to help you through it
You keep on giving everyone
So much more than your share
You give so much of yourself
But you need someone you can hold on to
You deserve support as well
When it's all gone wrong, it's falling down on you
When everything seems to be going against you
Lean on me, I'll be strong
Rely on me for strength
I will keep you safe, keep you warm
I'll protect you and provide comfort
I will take your hand, I will dry your tears
I'll be there for you emotionally
I will comfort you when your hope has disappeared
I'll support you even during your lowest moments
When you're down and out and you're in despair
When you feel hopeless and defeated
You just turn around, you will find me there
I'll be there to offer my help and support
When you're down and out, I will be right there
I'll stick by your side during tough times
You just turn around, you will find me
You can always count on me
You will find me there
I'll always be there for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: CAROLE KING, JOEL RANDAL CAMPBELL
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