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.
Getting To Me
Caroline Rose Lyrics
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Laying placemats, knife, fork, spoon upon napkin
All the counter people, she knows us all by name
A counter people vision, everywhere we are the same
Oh and once everything starts to shift
Tip the weight that makes this whole thing give
Oh but I don't know where to put my hands
And the thought of silence makes me sick
Hey, I think it might be getting to me
Hey, I think it might be finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
All of the pretty people are out here
The women with their jewels and their long dangling earrings
And the men with one hand on the small of her back
The other casually with his thumb through the belt loop of his waistband
And so you line 'em up
A single cell and another one gone
Ostracon vase with your name on the line
And so you line 'em up
A single cell and another one gone
Ostracon vase with your name on the line
Hey, I think it might be getting to me
Hey, I think it might be finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
In the song "Getting To Me" by Caroline Rose, the lyrics describe a sense of feeling overwhelmed and out of place. The first verse sets the scene in a restaurant or diner, where a waitress is diligently setting the tables with utensils, napkins, and placemats. The singer notes that the waitress knows all of the regular customers by name, highlighting the sense of familiarity and routine. However, the singer begins to feel unsettled as the scene begins to shift, and the weight of the situation becomes too much to bear. This feeling is captured in the lines, "Oh but I don't know where to put my hands, and the thought of silence makes me sick."
The second verse paints a picture of a social gathering, where the "pretty people" are out in full force. The men are casually placing their hands on their partners' backs, while the women wear "jewels and long dangling earrings." With a sense of detachment, the singer observes the scene, noting that the individuals are like "a single cell and another one gone." It seems as though the singer is an outsider in both situations and is grappling with a sense of disconnection and confusion.
Overall, "Getting To Me" captures a feeling of disorientation and discomfort that can be hard to put into words. Through the use of vivid imagery and a catchy melody, Caroline Rose articulates this sense of unease and creates a relatable experience for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Waitress sets the tables, two and four and six
The waitress is busy setting tables for different number of people.
Laying placemats, knife, fork, spoon upon napkin
She is putting all the cutlery and crockery in place carefully upon the napkin.
All the counter people, she knows us all by name
Since she is a regular, the waitress knows all the people who sit by the counter by name.
A counter people vision, everywhere we are the same
Being a regular, she realizes that most people who come to the counter are similar in their behavior and actions.
Oh and once everything starts to shift
The moment everything starts to change.
Tip the weight that makes this whole thing give
Everything seems to shift when there is a slight change in the environment that leads to the breaking point.
Oh but I don't know where to put my hands
The person seems to be uncomfortable and anxious, not knowing what to do next.
And the thought of silence makes me sick
The idea of being quiet and not having anything to do makes the person feel uneasy and sick.
Hey, I think it might be getting to me
The person feels that the situation or environment is finally affecting them emotionally.
Hey, I think it might be finally getting to me
The person is acknowledging the fact that they are affected, and it is starting to take a toll on them.
All of the pretty people are out here
There are attractive and stylish people around.
The women with their jewels and their long dangling earrings
The women are wearing expensive jewelry, including long, dangling earrings.
And the men with one hand on the small of her back
Men are keeping their hands on the lower back of their partners or female companion.
The other casually with his thumb through the belt loop of his waistband
The other hand is casually placed through the belt loop of the man's waistband.
And so you line 'em up
The people around are grouped or lined up in a certain way.
A single cell and another one gone
The people seem to be moving away or leaving, one by one.
Ostracon vase with your name on the line
There is a vase or container with names or labels on it.
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Written by: Caroline Rose
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Rezija Berzina
Waitress sets the tables, two and four and six
Laying placemats, knife, fork, spoon upon napkin
All the counter people, she knows us all by name
A counter people vision, everywhere we are the same
Oh and once everything starts to shift
Tip the weight that makes this whole thing give
Oh but I don't know where to put my hands
And the thought of silence makes me sick
Hey, I think it might be getting to me
Hey, I think it might be finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
All of the pretty people are out here
The women with their jewels and their long dangling earrings
And the men with one hand on the small of her back
The other casually with his thumb through the belt loop of his waistband
And so you line 'em up
A single cell and another one gone
Ostracon vase with your name on the line
And so you line 'em up
A single cell and another one gone
Ostracon vase with your name on the line
Hey, I think it might be getting to me
Hey, I think it might be finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
Rezija Berzina
Waitress sets the tables, two and four and six
Laying placemats, knife, fork, spoon upon napkin
All the counter people, she knows us all by name
A counter people vision, everywhere we are the same
Oh and once everything starts to shift
Tip the weight that makes this whole thing give
Oh but I don't know where to put my hands
And the thought of silence makes me sick
Hey, I think it might be getting to me
Hey, I think it might be finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
All of the pretty people are out here
The women with their jewels and their long dangling earrings
And the men with one hand on the small of her back
The other casually with his thumb through the belt loop of his waistband
And so you line 'em up
A single cell and another one gone
Ostracon vase with your name on the line
And so you line 'em up
A single cell and another one gone
Ostracon vase with your name on the line
Hey, I think it might be getting to me
Hey, I think it might be finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
Hey, I think it might be, finally getting to me
NYC Male
Lovely song. Playful and poignant at the same time. Reminiscent of Suzanne Vega, Kate Bush, and Kristin Hersh. We need more of this! Instantly one of my favorite songs of the year.
Christopher Hanson
Yes she is different i like it like when Lord came to the seen just nice for something different and i like girls 😂 if i can start a band i want my daughter or sis to sing cz im a metal head and i disapiont my self .
Marky Ortiz
Thank you thank you Caroline! I'm just blown away with every new song you give. This one is fantastic too!.Thanks New West Records! Great addition to your already wonderful list of artists. Caroline Please come to Santa Fe New Mexico or at least in driving distance. I missed you in Colorado somewhat recently. link to local promoter.http://www.ampconcerts.org/
Zee Z Music
She's so great
blanche sr
idk why but this song stuck with me out of all the others in the album. i literally have it as my alarm. it's got something so melancholic about it... can't put my finger on it
Evan LeCarde
Great range of songs on this album
whatsmyname
This is so good. Add it to spotify now please haha
Alec Hernandez
Gosh just listened to the New Album for the first time tonight. Not even halfway through but already it's my fav Album of the year so far.
Jacob
Brilliant! I love this! Big love from Québec <3