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.
Never Gonna Fall In Love Again
Eric Carmen Lyrics
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There's really nothing more to say
I'll get along without your kiss tonight
Just close the door and walk away
Never gonna fall in love again
I don't want to start with someone new
‘Cause I couldn't bear to see it end
No, I never want to feel the pain
Of remembering how it used to be
Never gonna fall in love again
Just like you and me
At first we thought that love was here to stay
The summer made it seem so right
But like the sun we watched it fade away
From morning into lonely night
The above lyrics from Eric Carmen's song "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again" convey a sense of heartbreak and loss. The opening line of "No use pretending things can still be right" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer realizes that their relationship is over and they have to accept that things will never be the same. The line "I'll get along without your kiss tonight" suggests that they are trying to move on, but it's difficult.
The chorus repeats that the singer will "never fall in love again" because they can't bear the thought of going through the pain of another failed relationship. The line "just like me and you" emphasizes that the pain they feel is specifically because of this particular relationship. The final verse provides a brief flashback to happier times in the relationship, but ultimately highlights the inevitability of its demise.
Overall, the lyrics portray raw emotions of heartbreak, loss, and the inability to move on. It's a relatable song for anyone who has experienced a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
No use pretending things can still be right
We cannot continue to act like everything is okay when it is not.
There's really nothing more to say
There is no need to discuss the matter further. It is time to move on.
I'll get along without your kiss tonight
I do not need to be with you to be happy. I can find fulfillment on my own.
Just close the door and walk away
Let us end things now, rather than dragging out something that is already over.
Never gonna fall in love again
I am not going to risk getting hurt again by opening myself up to someone new.
I don't want to start with someone new
I do not want to risk a new relationship falling apart like this one did.
‘Cause I couldn't bear to see it end
I cannot go through another painful breakup and the memories that would come with it.
Just like me and you
Our failed relationship is an example of how easily new ones can fall apart.
No, I never want to feel the pain
I do not want to experience the emotional trauma that comes with heartbreak.
Of remembering how it used to be
The memories of our time together are painful and I do not want that reminder.
Just like you and me
Our failed relationship is proof that love is not always enough to make a relationship last.
At first we thought that love was here to stay
We believed that our love for each other would last forever and bring us happiness.
The summer made it seem so right
During the summer, our love blossomed and seemed to be the perfect match.
But like the sun we watched it fade away
Just like the sun sets in the evening, our love gradually disappeared and left us alone.
From morning into lonely night
Our once bright and beautiful love now leaves us feeling alone and empty.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC CARMEN, SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
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