Carmen's first solo single "All By Myself" was penned by Carmen based on a classical theme by Sergei Rachmaninoff. It was subsequently covered by Celine Dion and also used in the opening scene of the movie 'Bridget Jones' Diary'.
Besides his successful solo career, Carmen is remembered as one of the rock'n'rollers behind the Cleveland, Ohio-based band The Raspberries. As lead vocalist and co-songwriter, he helped the group gain big popularity in the 70s through arena-ready hits such as "Go All the Way" and "Tonight", with the band becoming a cult figure among power pop fans. Carmen reunited with Raspberries producer Jimmy Ienner to be a part of the 'Dirty Dancing' soundtrack, a commercial juggernaut that achieved massive success and was RIAA certified multi-platinum. Carmen's song "Hungry Eyes" reached the top 40 charts in Canada, Germany, the U.S., and elsewhere while attracting critical acclaim. Over the years, Carmen's work has been praised by many of his fellow musicians including Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr among others.
On 24 December 2013, the first new recording in over 15 years by Carmen titled "Brand New Year" was released.
End of the World
Eric Carmen Lyrics
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I know how hard it must seem
But honey, I need you beside me now
People get angry
They say things they don't mean
We're gonna make it work somehow
[Chorus]
It's not the end of the world
As long as you love me
As long as you love me
Ah, Darlin'
It's not the end of the world
As long as you need me
As long as you need me
Love isn't easy
And there's no guarantee
Everything has to turn out right
We got each other
And that's all that we need
That and the way we feel inside
[Chorus: x2]
[Chorus]
Darlin'
It's not the end of the world
As long as you love me
As long as you love me
Darlin'
It's not the end of the world
As long as you need me
As long as you need me
The lyrics to Eric Carmen's song "End of the World" express the idea that despite things seeming bleak and wrong, love can still endure and conquer all. Carmen acknowledges that love isn't always easy and there are no guarantees, but the key is to have each other and the way they feel inside. He affirms that people may get angry and say things they don't mean, but he believes that they can make it work somehow. Carmen reassures his partner that it's not the end of the world as long as they love each other and need each other.
This song is relevant to many relationships and the challenges they face. It is a reminder that despite the difficulties, love can still persist and overcome. The lyricist is also acknowledging the effect of words in relationships; he acknowledges that when people get angry, they say things they don't mean. By not letting the words of anger define the relationship, Carmen is reaffirming his commitment and determination to make the relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Things are so wrong
The situation we are facing is very difficult and undesirable
I know how hard it must seem
I understand that it is very challenging for you
But honey, I need you beside me now
I require your support and presence by my side at this moment
People get angry
Individuals tend to get upset and emotional
They say things they don't mean
They might speak harshly or hurtful things without intending to
We're gonna make it work somehow
However, we are going to find a way to make things better and overcome our challenges
Whoa, and darlin'
An expression of surprise or admiration for the loved one
It's not the end of the world
The situation is difficult, but it is not hopeless or catastrophic
As long as you love me
Our love for each other will help us endure and overcome the difficulties we are facing
As long as you love me
Our love for each other will help us endure and overcome the difficulties we are facing
Ah, Darlin'
An affectionate or familiar way of addressing the loved one
It's not the end of the world
The situation is difficult, but it is not hopeless or catastrophic
As long as you need me
Our need for each other will give us strength to keep going and overcome obstacles
As long as you need me
Our need for each other will give us strength to keep going and overcome obstacles
Love isn't easy
Love requires effort, patience, and commitment
And there's no guarantee
There is no assurance that everything will always go smoothly in a relationship
Everything has to turn out right
We hope that everything will work out well in the end, but we have to work towards that goal
We got each other
We have each other's love and support
And that's all that we need
Love and companionship are the most important things we need to face life's challenges
And the way we feel inside
Our emotions and feelings for each other will help us stay strong and overcome adversity
Darlin'
An affectionate or familiar way of addressing the loved one
It's not the end of the world
The situation is difficult, but it is not hopeless or catastrophic
As long as you love me
Our love for each other will help us endure and overcome the difficulties we are facing
As long as you need me
Our need for each other will give us strength to keep going and overcome obstacles
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GARY MOORE
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