Sweet Caroline
Diamond Neil Lyrics


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Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along

Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you

Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I

Look at the night and it don't seem so lonely
We filled it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when holding you

One, touching one
Reaching out, touching me, touching you

Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh no, no

Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline
I believe they never could




Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond is a classic pop and rock song that was released in 1969. The song is a nostalgic tribute to a lost love, and it is an ode to the feelings of joy and companionship brought on by shared experiences. In the first verse, Neil Diamond sets the scene by establishing the mystery of the relationship; he doesn't know how it began, but he knows that it is growing stronger. He then follows up by describing the beginning of the relationship in greater detail, by saying that it occurred during the transition from spring to summer.


The chorus of the song is an expression of joy, as Diamond proclaims his happiness with his current companion, Caroline. He believes that he has found his soulmate, and that their relationship is the epitome of good times. The second verse reflects on the current moment, with Diamond stating that he and Caroline have spent the night together, creating new memories and experiences. He concludes by declaring that his relationship with Caroline has made all of his pain disappear, and that there is no other person that he would rather be with.


Overall, "Sweet Caroline" is an uplifting and nostalgic song that encapsulates the feeling of falling in love and the joy that comes from shared experiences with a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
I am not sure where this feeling started or how it came to be


But then I know it's growing strong
But I am certain that it is only getting stronger


Was in the spring
This feeling first arose during the spring season


And spring became the summer
And as time went on, the feeling persisted and grew stronger


Who'd have believed you'd come along
I never imagined that I would find someone like you


Hands, touching hands
Our hands are touching


Reaching out, touching me, touching you
We are both reaching out to touch each other


Sweet Caroline
My love, Caroline


Good times never seemed so good
I am truly happy now that I am with you


I've been inclined
I have always felt this way, but now I am finally expressing it


To believe they never would
I never thought that I would be this happy


But now I look at the night and it don't seem so lonely
Ever since I met you, I have never felt alone


We filled it up with only two
Just the two of us are enough to make me feel complete


And when I hurt
Even when I am in pain


Hurting runs off my shoulders
Being with you takes away all of my worries and troubles


How can I hurt when holding you
When I am with you, nothing else matters


One, touching one
We are both touching each other


Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Our love is mutual and we are both invested in it


Oh no, no
I am overwhelmed by my feelings of love and happiness


Sweet Caroline
My love, Caroline


Good times never seemed so good
I am truly blessed to be with you


Sweet Caroline
My love, Caroline


I believe they never could
I never thought that I would find someone like you, but I am so grateful that I did


Sweet Caroline
My love, Caroline


Good times never seemed so good
Being with you has made me realize how good life can be




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Neil Diamond

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Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I
Look at the night and it don't seem so lonely
We filled it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when holding you
One, touching one
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh no, no
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline
I believe they never could
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good



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@murielleleblanc4377

At the tender age of 80 and he still makes people happy, joyous and free . He brings a big smile to my face . God bless his soul.

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Sending love,no legacy is so rich as honesty,did you watched this in concert live?

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His hits were all great!!!!!!

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@darenbarker7713

Not just a song, it's an anthem! What a performer, man's an absolute legend!

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Legend!? Pppfffttttt hahahaha

@shagnastius1960ify

What a class act this guy is, been lucky enough to have seen him live, fantastic artist, pity he's slowed down on his gigs now due to illness, but at least I've got some memories of him singing this live.

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Sends chills up my spine some people are so blessed to bring joy

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