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.
Sunrise
Eric Carmen Lyrics
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On the world today
Make a morning so sweet
That it'll have to chase my blues away
Oh, the moon and stars have gone
And I can see the light of dawn
Like a golden smile
Brightening up the brand new day
Sunrise, come wrap me in the warmth
Of your crimson sky
I spent a long time believin'
In a dream that had passed me by
But the moon and stars have gone
And I can see the light of dawn
Like a golden smile
Brightening up the morning sky
From my bed I can hear the world outside
I get up, throw my window open wide
Take a breath of fresh air
Take a breath of fresh air
Fresh air
Sunrise, shine down a little love
On the world today
Make a morning so sweet
That it'll have to chase my blues away
Oh, the moon and stars have gone
And I can see the light of dawn
Like a golden smile
Brightening up the brand new day
In Eric Carmen's song "Sunrise", the singer is asking for a little bit of love and positivity to be brought into the world as a new day begins. The lyrics focus on the beauty and hope of a sunrise after a dark night, and the impact that it can have on one's mood and outlook. The imagery of the golden smile and the warmth of the crimson sky creates a sense of comfort and happiness.
The singer has experienced disappointment and possibly heartbreak, as they mention believing in a dream that had passed them by. However, with the arrival of the sunrise, they seem to have a renewed sense of hope and optimism. The mention of being able to hear the world outside from their bed, and taking a breath of fresh air, suggests a desire to connect with the world around them and feel alive.
Overall, "Sunrise" is a song about the power of nature, and the way that it can inspire and uplift us. It is a call for love and positivity, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, a new day always brings the possibility of something beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise, shine down a little love
The singer is asking the sunrise to bring love to the world.
On the world today
The singer is referring to the current day.
Make a morning so sweet
The singer wants the sunrise to make the morning pleasant.
That it'll have to chase my blues away
The artist is hoping that the pleasant morning will help them forget their worries.
Oh, the moon and stars have gone
The artist notes the absence of the moon and stars, which means it's now daytime.
And I can see the light of dawn
The singer sees the first light of day.
Like a golden smile
The singer describes the light of dawn as a 'golden smile' meaning it's warm and welcoming.
Brightening up the brand new day
The sunrise is bringing light to a new day.
Sunrise, come wrap me in the warmth
The artist wants to feel the warmth of the sunrise.
Of your crimson sky
The artist refers to the sky during sunrise as 'crimson' because it's a reddish hue.
I spent a long time believin'
The singer spent a long time believing in something.
In a dream that had passed me by
The artist's dream didn't come true, and they realize that it probably never will.
From my bed I can hear the world outside
The singer hears sounds from outside while still in bed.
I get up, throw my window open wide
The singer gets up and opens the window to get a better view of the sunrise.
Take a breath of fresh air
The singer breathes in fresh air.
Take a breath of fresh air
The artist repeats this line to emphasize the importance of breathing in fresh air.
Sunrise, shine down a little love
The artist repeats the first line, again asking the sunrise to bring love to the world.
On the world today
This line is repeated for emphasis.
Make a morning so sweet
This line is repeated for emphasis.
That it'll have to chase my blues away
This line is repeated for emphasis.
Oh, the moon and stars have gone
This line is repeated for emphasis.
And I can see the light of dawn
This line is repeated for emphasis.
Like a golden smile
This line is repeated for emphasis.
Brightening up the brand new day
This line is repeated for emphasis.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ERIC CARMEN
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