Born in 1989 in Long Island, Rose grew up in Center Moriches, New York. The daughter of two artists, Rose began writing songs and poems at age 13. Rose attended Wellesley College in Massachusetts, where she graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in architecture.
In 2012, Rose and producer/multi-instrumentalist Jer Coons launched a Kickstarter to fund the production of Rose's first album America Religious. The album, blending American folk music, country, and rockabilly styles was self-published later that year. Two years later, Rose released her first nationally distributed album, I Will Not Be Afraid on Little Hi! Records. Like the first album, it was produced with Jer Coons and featured music in a variety of Americana musical styles, including two songs previously released on America Religious.
Following the release of I Will Not Be Afraid, Rose took an extended hiatus from touring and releasing new material, while she explored new musical directions that would broaden her sound. After three years, numerous personnel changes, a signing to mother + Pop Music, and a switch to New West Records, Rose released her third album. The new album, Loner, was co-produced by Rose and Paul Butler of The Bees, and represented a radical shift away from the musical style of her previous work, blending pop and alternative rock elements, and incorporating prominent synthesizers throughout. Notably, this album also saw a change in lyrical tone, incorporating a number of overtly humorous, sarcastic, and satirical songs. Although Rose played most of the instruments on the album, she formed a new band to perform on tour.
Prior to Loner's release, Rose released "Money" and "Soul No. 5" with accompanying music videos. Rose released a music video for "Jeannie Becomes a Mom" on October 17, 2018. The video, which was directed by Amanda Speva, features Abby Pierce as the titular character, depicting Jeannie moving into a new home, performing a dance routine with the movers, and preparing a rainbow Jell-O cake. The song was ranked the fifteenth-best single of the year by National Public Radio.
On January 7, 2020, Rose announced a new album called Superstar, releasing a single and a music video for the song "Feel The Way I Want". The video was shot on an iPhone over the course of an 11-day roadtrip from Hollywood, California to Hollywood, Florida, documenting the protagonist's journey after she travels to the wrong Hollywood for an audition. According to Rose, the album is a "cinematic pop album that tells a story of someone who leaves behind everything she knows and loves in search for something bigger and more glamorous. It's a story about losing yourself but also finding the brazen self-confidence to follow a dream." The album Superstar was released on March 6, 2020, and Caroline Rose made her television debut on February 24, 2020, performing "Feel The Way I Want" on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Do You Think We’ll Last Forever?
Caroline Rose Lyrics
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I can't seem to get a single thing done today
I don't want this feeling to ever go away
I want to climb inside you every single day
Oh, you know it's no rush, but
Do you think we'll last forever
Do you think we'll last forever
Is this the end now babe?
Or is it just the beginning
I'm on a ride, on a ride, on a ride
And it's first class
I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm alright
It's just a heart attack
No, no, no, no, no
I feel okay
You just made my heart race
You know it's hard to tell 'tween love and panic in the first place
I sit and watch the seconds walking by
Like tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
I, everyone keeps telling me
"Can't you just enjoy this?" (Enjoy this)
Do you think we'll last forever
No pressure though, would you just tell me yes or no
Do you think we'll last forever
Is this the end now babe?
Or is it just the beginning
I'm on a ride, on a ride, on a ride
And it's first class
I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm alright
It's just a heart attack
"You know that I love you babe" (do you feel the same way?)
"You know that I love you babe" (do you feel the same way?)
"You know that I love you" (do you feel the same way?)
"You know that I love you babe" (do you feel the same way?)
"You know that I, I, I" (do you feel the same way?)
Darling, tell me all your dreams have come true
'Cause everything I do baby, I do it for you
Tell me that you want me, 'cause I've got to admit it
If you're with someone else I don't think I could exist
Oh, you know I worship you night and day
Oh, just tell me you feel the same
Oh
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The opening lines "I can't concentrate with you there looking at me, I can't seem to get a single thing done today" sets the tone of Caroline Rose's song "Do You Think We'll Last Forever?" In this love song, she tells the story of falling desperately in love with someone and wanting to be with them forever. The song is imbued with a sense of urgency as the singer implores her lover for answers, repeatedly asking if they think their love is everlasting. The song is filled with metaphors, with the theme of time and everything around it being a recurring motif.
When Caroline Rose repeats "Do you think we'll last forever?" it's a reflexive question, asking the other person to validate her own feelings. The feeling of being in love is so intense that she can't distinguish between love and panic, even though she wants to. The song constantly references love, and the idea of life being a ride, a journey towards an unknown destination, and we don't know how long it may last. With that sense of uncertainty lingering, the urge to cling to someone else and have the assurance of everlasting love is ever more profound.
The lyrics also show the anxieties that can arise in a relationship, with Caroline Rose feeling like she's in a state of panic when she's with the person she loves. As she says, "You just made my heart race, you know it's hard to tell between love and panic in the first place." The song is an emotional rollercoaster, exploring the feelings of love, anxiety, and the uncertainty of the future.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't concentrate with you there looking at me
Your presence distracts me and makes it difficult to focus on anything else.
I can't seem to get a single thing done today
I am so consumed by thoughts of you that I struggle to be productive.
I don't want this feeling to ever go away
I am so in love that I never want to lose these intense emotions.
I want to climb inside you every single day
I desire to be intimately close to you both emotionally and physically all the time.
Do you think we'll last forever
I am wondering if our love is strong enough to stand the test of time.
No pressure though, would you just tell me yes or no
I am not trying to rush you, but I need to know if you share my hopes for our future.
Is this the end now babe?
I need to know if our relationship is nearing its conclusion.
Or is it just the beginning
Perhaps this is just the start of something much bigger.
I'm on a ride, on a ride, on a ride
I am currently experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions.
And it's first class
This is a high-quality experience, whatever the outcome may be.
I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm alright
Despite the ups and downs, I am emotionally stable.
It's just a heart attack
This intense love feels like a physical reaction, but I am not actually in danger.
You just made my heart race
Your presence alone excites me and quickens my pulse.
You know it's hard to tell 'tween love and panic in the first place
At times it can be difficult to distinguish intense love from a state of panic or anxiety.
I sit and watch the seconds walking by
I am hyper-aware of the passage of time and how much of it I am spending with you.
Everyone keeps telling me 'Can't you just enjoy this?'
Others suggest that I am focusing too much on the future and not enough on enjoying the present moment with you.
Darling, tell me all your dreams have come true
I want to make sure that you are happy and fulfilled in all aspects of life.
'Cause everything I do baby, I do it for you
My love for you is so strong that I am willing to do anything for you.
Tell me that you want me, 'cause I've got to admit it
I need to know if you have the same level of desire and passion for me as I do for you.
If you're with someone else I don't think I could exist
The thought of you being with anyone else is so painful that I feel like I couldn't continue living.
Oh, you know I worship you night and day
I adore and idolize you all the time, every day.
Oh, just tell me you feel the same
I need the reassurance that you love me just as much as I love you.
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Written by: Caroline Rose
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I can't concentrate with you there lookin' at me
I can't seem to get a single thing done today
I don't want this feeling to ever go away
I want to climb inside you every single day
Ah, you know, it's no rush, but
(Do you think we'll last forever?)
No pressure though, would you just tell me "yes" or "no"?
(Do you think we'll last forever?)
Is this the end now, babe, or is it just the beginning?
I'm on a ride, on a ride, on a ride and it's first class
I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm alright, it's just a heart attack
No, no, no, no, no, I feel okay
You just make my heart race
You know it's hard to tell between love and panic in the first place
I sit and watch the seconds all go by
Like tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
Ah, everyone keeps telling me, "Can't you just enjoy this?"
(Enjoy this)
(Do you think we'll last forever?)
No pressure though, would you just tell me "yes" or "no"?
(Do you think we'll last forever?)
Is this the end now, babe, or is it just the beginning?
I'm on a ride, on a ride, on a ride and it's first class
I'm alright, I'm alright, I'm alright, it's just a heart attack
(Do you feel the same way?)
You know that I love you, babe
(Do you feel the same way?)
You know that I love you, babe
(Do you feel the same, feel the same?)
You know that I, you know that I love you, babe
(Do you feel the same?)
You know that I, I, I
(Do you feel the same, feel the same?)
Darling, tell me all your dreams have come true
'Cause everything I do, baby, I do it for you
Tell me that you want me 'cause I got to admit
If you're with someone else, I don't think I could exist
Oh, you know I worship you night and day
Oh, just tell me you feel the same
Oh
Peter
Jesus this song is fantastic. It’s like if Tame Impala and St. Vincent had a beautiful baby. You’ve made my day Caroline
SolarFlaresMusic
this is actually a good description. though i think Caroline is better than St. Vincent. Anyone know if Paul produced this album like he did with Loner?
Ieatveggies
Singing style of Kimbra too!
Peter
Ieatveggies i thought the same exact thing! Especially the chorus! Her vocal refrain is so similar
Tom Shaw
@SolarFlaresMusic Caroline produced her album. She's brilliant at doing that too!
Juan Manuel Sosa
omg dude you are so right, this song is my fav from superstar and I have never looked it that way, those sinths are so tame impala and she has this st vincent vibe, it's amazing
297fihsy
I liked the song at first but that last minute or so was eargasmic, love the progression
T.
Facts
MrBrightside390
The last minute always gives me chills. It makes me feel like I’m falling in love.
Zaiquiri
Just found this on spotify and omg what a bop