Sweet Caroline
Me First And The Gimme Gimmes* Lyrics
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But then I know that it's growing strong
Was in the spring and spring became the summer
Who'd have believed that you'd come along
Hands
Touchin' hands
Reachin' out
Touchin' me, touchin' you
The time never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I look at the night and it don't seem so lonely
We fill it up with only two
And when I hurt, hurtin' runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when I'm alone with you
Warm
Touchin' warm
Reachin' out
Touchin' me, touchin' you
(repeat chorus)
Oh, no, yeay!
Yeah
(repeat chorus twice)
Sweet Caroline
Yeay, yeay, yeay, yeay
The song "Sweet Caroline" by Me First and the Gimmie Gimmies seems to be about a love story. The lyrics suggest a sudden and unexpected connection between two people in the springtime that turned into a blossoming romance during the summer months. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sweet Caroline", which is likely the name of the woman in the song. The singer is filled with happiness and joy now that he has found her and he feels grateful for the time they are spending together. This is illustrated in the line, "the time never seemed so good", and he ultimately declares that he has been "inclined to believe they never would".
The verses mention hands touching, which may be a metaphor for physical intimacy or simply the closeness that the two characters share. The second verse mentions how being with Caroline makes the singer feel better when he is upset. "When I hurt, hurting runs off my shoulders," he sings, indicating that Caroline's companionship helps him cope with difficult feelings. Later on, the lyrics suggest that Caroline is also feeling the same way about the singer, as they are "filling up the night with only two". Overall, the lyrics convey the joy and warmth of newfound love and how it is able to dispel loneliness and help people heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Where it began I can't begin to knowin'
I am not sure where our relationship started
But then I know that it's growing strong
However, I am aware that our love has progressed and become stronger
Was in the spring and spring became the summer
Our love began in the springtime and developed into the summer season
Who'd have believed that you'd come along
I couldn't have imagined that I would find someone as amazing as you
Hands / Touchin' hands / Reachin' out / Touchin' me, touchin' you
Our physical touch connects us and makes us feel closer to each other
Sweet Caroline / The time never seemed so good / I've been inclined / To believe they never would
Being with you, Sweet Caroline, makes every moment feel so much better than I ever thought possible
But now I look at the night and it don't seem so lonely
I used to feel lonely at night, but now that I have you, I feel complete
We fill it up with only two
Our love is all we need to make each other happy
And when I hurt, hurtin' runs off my shoulders / How can I hurt when I'm alone with you
When I have you by my side, any pain or sorrow seems to disappear, and I feel grateful for your presence
Warm / Touchin' warm / Reachin' out / Touchin' me, touchin' you
Our affectionate touches and embraces make us feel warm and loved
Oh, no, yeay! / Yeah
Expressing excitement and joy about our relationship
Sweet Caroline / Yeay, yeay, yeay, yeay
Celebrating our love and connection together, Sweet Caroline
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND
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