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.
Still In Love With You
Karen Carpenter Lyrics
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I laid more than eyes on you
We've been in love for a long time
And I'm still in love with you
I am so still in love with you
Will you always understand
I do not know what I would do
Without you
And I am always on the move
You must have slipped me a potion babe
'Cause I'm still in love with you
I am so still in love with you
Will you always understand
I do not know what I would do
Without you
You don't leave me any reason
I don't need no alibis
So don't ask me no questions, babe won't hand you any lies
I am so still in love with you
Will you always understand
I do not know what I would do
Without you
And you know that tomorrow
Will be different than to day
We beg, steal and borrow but
But we always stay the same
I am so still in love with you
Will you always understand
I do not know what I would do
Without you...
(I'm still in love...)
I am so still in love with you
Will you always understand
I do not know what I would do
Without you...
(I'm still in love)
Karen Carpenter’s “Still In Love With You” is a heartfelt tribute to the power and longevity of love. The song is about a romantic partner who has been her support system and her constant through life’s ups and downs. Carpenter sings about how she fell in love at first sight and is still in love after all this time. She acknowledges that life can be unpredictable and things might change, but their love will always remain constant. Carpenter also mentions that she’s in perpetual motion, always on the move, but her partner’s love has been like a potion that has kept her grounded and in love with them.
The theme of the song revolves around the idea of love that is pure and constant. Carpenter’s voice evokes a sense of longing and vulnerability as she sings about how she doesn’t know what she would do without her partner’s love. She reassures her partner that she will always be in love with them, and wonders if they will always understand and be there for her. The song’s chorus repeats the line “I am so still in love with you, will you always understand, I do not know what I would do without you” which emphasizes the strength of her feelings.
Overall, Carpenter’s “Still In Love With You” is a moving tribute to a romantic love that is pure, constant and unwavering. The song captures the essence of a deep and long-lasting love, that one can only hope for in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember the first time
I have vivid recollection of the moment
I laid more than eyes on you
When I fell in love with you
We've been in love for a long time
Our love has lasted for a considerable duration
And I'm still in love with you
My love for you has not diminished
I am so still in love with you
My adoration for you remains strong
Will you always understand
Can you guarantee comprehension of my emotions?
I do not know what I would do
I cannot fathom a life without you
Without you
In your absence
I'm in perpetual motion
I am constantly in motion
And I am always on the move
I am never static
You must have slipped me a potion babe
Perhaps you have enchanted me
'Cause I'm still in love with you
My feelings for you remain unwavering
You don't leave me any reason
You give me no motive
I don't need no alibis
I do not require excuses
So don't ask me no questions, babe won't hand you any lies
Do not probe, for I will not deceive you
And you know that tomorrow
Undoubtedly, tomorrow
Will be different than today
Will differ from the present
We beg, steal and borrow but
We resort to begging, stealing and borrowing
But we always stay the same
But our love remains unchanged
(I'm still in love...)
(I am still devoted to you)
I am so still in love with you
My love for you continues
...Will you always understand
...Can you promise understanding?
...Without you
...In your non-existence)
(I'm still in love)
(I still have feelings for you)
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RUSSELL JAVORS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheJerusaleman
Great song. Peppy and cheerful and shows another side of Karen's amazing versatility and beautiful voice. Also love her playful attitude in the clips and they suit the song so well. Thank you for uploading indigo2302. Excellent job.
too old for this shit am I
I thought I would never fall in love again; then I realized I fell in love with Karen Carpenter. Her art reaches the highest degree so naturally one cannot evaluate, just feel her adorable voice...
Scott X
It's just a natural reaction .
You, and everyone else that listens 💟
ionthetarget
...I like the higher range and happier material. Just what was needed to move her/their careers. Karen wanted a change; no sad ballads but a new and different approach to their sound. Love it.
Rena O
This is my favorite from her solo album! I know it could have been a hit..I wish she was still here 💔😭😭😭😭
landreaulover
Recording studios and the people in charge are notorious for turning down music that goes on to be hit records at other studios. Based on the strength if this song (which sounds contemporary even in 2023), they should have given the record a chance -- or at the very least, tweaked it a bit. It was a mistake to totally shelve the project.
m48a590m
Pure beauty and she did not see it. Rest-In-Peace Beautiful Lady, You are Missed
Rita6868 Sora
Karen sounds great! I Love the photos and these are all of my favorite videos of Karen! Wow! Smiling ear to ear! Thank You so much for doing this and posting it! Karen we are still and always will be in LOVE with YOU! Miss you dearly! Thank You Karen for so much!
Britney Stevens
This is SO relevant today. Love this song and all aspects of production.
Ronald Zincone
THE VOICE!! THE DRUMMER!! THE LEGACY!!