All of the songs were from the New York solo sessions with producer Phil Ramone in 1979 and 1980.
Carpenter suffered from anorexia nervosa, a little known disease at the time, and eventually died from complications related to the illness at the age of 32, in 1983.
Lovelines
Karen Carpenter Lyrics
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'Cause you're the only one who ever does it right
Every night I'm dreamin'
About the feelin'
You know I can't explain what's goin' down
My head keeps spinnin' round
You're on my lovelines
(That's all I need)
Just give me good times
The way that love should be
Baby, you're the warm glow
That helps me through the day
(keeps me smiling)
And darlin' I know I'll always feel this way
'Cause Lovelines never fade
Lovelines don't fade my love
Baby, come on and take me
Into that wonderland where only lovers go
Heaven knows I need you
I want to feel you
I've got that strange sensation deep inside
That only you can satisfy
You're on my lovelines
(You're on my lovelines)
And that's all right me
(That's all I need)
Just give me good times
(Just give me good times)
The way that love should be
Baby, you're the warm glow
(You are the warm glow)
That helps me through the day
(Keeps me smiling)
And darlin' I know
(And darlin' I know)
I'll always feel this way
So give me lovin' like I've never known before
Make me cry out loud for more
(My love)
You, you, you are on my lovelines
(You're on my lovelines)
And that's all right me
(That's all I need)
Just give me good times
(Just give me good times)
The way that love should be
Baby, you're the warm glow
(You are the warm glow)
That helps me through the day
(Keeps me smiling)
And darlin' I know
(And darlin' I know)
I'll always feel this way
'Cause you're right on my lovelines
And that's all right with me
(That's all I need)
Just give me good times
(Just give me good times)
The way that love should be
Baby you're the warm glow
(You are the warm glow)
That helps me through the day
(Keeps me smiling)
And darlin' I know
I'll always feel this way
'Cause you are on my lovelines
And that's all right with me
That's all I need baby
Just give me good times
The way that love should be
Holding me tight
Every night
The lyrics to Karen Carpenter's song Lovelines convey a deep sense of passion towards an unknown lover. The lyrics detail the singer's infatuation with the lover's ability to make them feel loved, cherished and appreciated. The opening lines, "Darling, you got me falling 'cause you're the only one who ever does it right" express a feeling of admiration while the following line, "Every night I'm dreaming about the feeling", gives an impression of longing for the unnamed lover.
Throughout the song, the singer describes how the unnamed lover is always on their lovelines and how they need good times the way love should be. The warm glow mentioned in the lyrics highlights how the singer feels about the lover and how they are grateful for the love and support that they provide. Through the powerful lines, "you're right on my lovelines, and that's all right with me", the singer acknowledges and accepts that this deeper connection with the lover is necessary for them to live their life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, you got me fallin'
I am falling in love with you
'Cause you're the only one who ever does it right
You are the only one who makes me feel loved and appreciated
Every night I'm dreamin'
I dream about being with you every night
About the feelin'
About the feeling of being loved by you
You know I can't explain what's goin' down
I can't explain my feelings for you
My head keeps spinnin' round
You are always on my mind
You're on my lovelines
You are the only person I think about when it comes to love
And that's all right me
That's okay with me
(That's all I need)
All I need is you
Just give me good times
All I want is to be happy with you
The way that love should be
Our love should be perfect
Baby, you're the warm glow
You make me feel warm and happy
That helps me through the day
You are the reason I can get through the day
(keeps me smiling)
You always make me smile
And darlin' I know
I am certain
I'll always feel this way
I will always love you
Lovelines never fade
Our love will never fade away
Baby, come on and take me
I want you to take me away
Into that wonderland where only lovers go
I want us to be in a place where only lovers exist
Heaven knows I need you
I need you more than anyone else
I want to feel you
I want to physically and emotionally feel your love
I've got that strange sensation deep inside
I have a strong feeling that I can't explain
That only you can satisfy
Only you can satisfy my emotional and physical needs
So give me lovin' like I've never known before
I want you to show me a love that I have never experienced before
Make me cry out loud for more
I want to have such an intense love with you that I can't get enough
(My love)
My love for you
You, you, you are on my lovelines
I only think about love when it comes to you
(That's all I need)
All I need is you
Holding me tight
I want you to hold me tight
Every night
I want you to hold me every night
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RODNEY LYNN TEMPERTON
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