Thompson sang in school and church choirs as a girl, but initially chose a career in pharmacy. In the mid-1970s, she began working as a backing singer at several recording studios after auditioning for Frank Farian's Sugar Cane group.[1] Eventually, Thompson embarked on a solo career, with early successes in the shape of lovers rock singles "I'm So Sorry" (produced by the now London-based Leonard Chin) and "Simply In Love", which both topped the reggae chart in 1981, the same year seeing the release of her debut album.[1] She won two GLR Reggae Awards in 1982, for Best Female Performer and Best Song (for "Hopelessly In Love").[1] In 1983, she won further awards, again winning Best Female Performer at the GLR awards. She also recorded duets with Sugar Minott ("Make It With You") and Trevor Walters ("Love Won't Let Us Wait"), as well as continuing with regular solo reggae chart hits. After the mid-1980s, her releases dwindled. Her fortunes revived in 1990 when she provided lead vocals on a version of Diana Ross's "I'm Still Waiting", recorded with Aswad and Courtney Pine, which was a minor UK Singles Chart hit.[1] She also enjoyed minor chart hits that year with Movement 98's "Joy & Heartbreak" and "Sunrise".[1] In 1993, she worked with Neil "Mad Profesor" Fraser on the The Other Side Of Love album.[2] Carroll is married to the Radio 5 Live presenter Dotun Adebayo.
I'm So Sorry
Carroll Thompson Lyrics
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Gabrielle
I'm So Glad
I can never be sure
Why you make me feel the way I do
It's the danger excitement
I feel whenever I'm with you
Some people say that
you've brought me to life
All I know is what I feel inside
When I'm with you I'm
on a natural high
I'm so glad to be with you
I wanna share everything you do
So glad to be with you
I wanna share in everything you do
Share it with me baby
You understand all my needs
You're always there for me
For you I'd do anything
That you would ask of me
Together we are a team
Side by side I hope that
we'll always be
Good for each other we both agree
That's why I'm so glad to be
I'm so glad to be with you...
I'm so glad to be with you...
I wanna be by your side
Wanna be with you tonight
You're all I ever wanted
Yes, you are all I ever wanted baby
I wanna be by your side...
I'm so glad to be with you...
I'm so glad to be with you...
I'm so glad to be with you...
The song "I'm So Sorry" by Carroll Thompson is about being grateful for a great relationship with someone special. In the song, Thompson expresses how certain individuals can make one feel so alive that it becomes difficult to comprehend why. The lyrics, "I can never be sure why you make me feel the way I do," suggest that the singer is astonished by the emotions they feel with their partner. The excitement and danger that the singer feels while with their lover bring a sense of rejuvenation to their life, and being with them keeps them on a natural high. Thompson thanks her significant other for being the reason for her happiness and reiterates that being with them is all that she ever wanted.
Thompson goes on to describe how much she relies on her partner for support and how important they are to her. She explains in the lyrics, "You understand all my needs, you're always there for me," that her partner provides her with emotional support and that they are always by her side. As a team, they hope to always be there for each other and to be good for each other. The tense shift in the lyrics signifies Thompson's need to express her unwavering love for her partner and how she wants them to know how important they are to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Gabrielle
Addressing someone named Gabrielle
Gabrielle
Repeating the address to Gabrielle
I'm So Glad
Expressing happiness and appreciation
I can never be sure
Uncertainty about the reason behind the feelings
Why you make me feel the way I do
Questioning why Gabrielle makes the singer feel a certain way
It's the danger excitement
Attributing the feeling to a combination of danger and excitement
I feel whenever I'm with you
The feeling only occurs when the singer is with Gabrielle
With you I always feel so good
Expressing positive feelings about being with Gabrielle
Some people say that you've brought me to life
Acknowledging that others have noticed positive changes in the singer since being with Gabrielle
All I know is what I feel inside
The singer's primary source of knowledge about the relationship is their own feelings
When I'm with you I'm on a natural high
Describing the feeling of being with Gabrielle as a natural high
I'm so glad to be with you
Reiterating happiness and appreciation for being with Gabrielle
I wanna share everything you do
Expressing a desire to be involved in Gabrielle's life
Share it with me baby
Asking Gabrielle to involve the singer in their life
You understand all my needs
Acknowledging Gabrielle's understanding of the singer's needs
You're always there for me
Recognizing that Gabrielle is a supportive presence in the singer's life
For you I'd do anything
Expressing a willingness to do anything for Gabrielle
That you would ask of me
Qualifying the willingness to do anything as being limited to requests from Gabrielle
Together we are a team
Describing the relationship as a partnership
Side by side I hope that we'll always be
Expressing a desire for the relationship to continue in a positive way
Good for each other we both agree
Stating that both parties agree that the relationship is positive
That's why I'm so glad to be
Reiterating that the singer is happy to be in the relationship
Wanna be with you tonight
Expressing a desire to be with Gabrielle tonight
You're all I ever wanted
Expressing strong feelings of romantic attachment to Gabrielle
Yes, you are all I ever wanted baby
Reiterating the strong feelings of romantic attachment to Gabrielle
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nicoleandjohnlyons6183
Omg my sister brought me up on this. I used to listen to her music, Borrow her clothes etc. I just wanted to be like her so much...She has no idea how much I love her and looked up to her. We got to meet Carroll Thompson a few years ago and it just made my day, my year as I got to watch you with my sister, my inspiration,my best friend x
@ruthdixon7807
even as an adolescent carroll was musically astute and golden of voice, hence she was always a step ahead of her competition.
@christinastephanou5971
Wow I grew up in Brixton listening to all her songs endlessly. They bring up magical memories, dancing and singing in our neighborhood in the summertime. Who's still listening to her heartwarming songs that will always bring a feeling of happiness!
@traceyhunt1973
this LP was my all time favourite in my bedroomj............teenager days.............yes now im old.............but im still out there xxxxxxxxxxlove to u all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
@sharonbowen1651
Too young to die never too old to wind n rewind class timeless vibes 😎❣
@kimberleybrown4362
I have been listening to her songs from a young age and she is a wonderful singer going way back for so long
@angdean4095
who ever still listening in 2020 give me a like. big up D💙
@julies7510
I am 👌
@angdean4095
Lollilips good 1 m8👌👌👌👌
@mdl11225
January 2022! 🙌🇬🇧