In the fall of 1969, Diamond performed "Sweet Caroline" on several television shows. It later reached #8 on the UK singles chart in 1971. In a 2007 interview, Diamond revealed the inspiration for "Sweet Caroline" was President John F. Kennedy's daughter, Caroline Kennedy, who was eleven years old at the time. Diamond sang the song to her at her 50th birthday celebration in 2007.
Since 1997, this song has become the "theme" of the Boston Red Sox, so much so that in the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, the New York Yankees (Boston's hated rivals) played the song on their first home game after the bombings, while other city marathons held in 2013, such as the Hamburg and Stockholm Marathons, played the song in honor of Boston. Since 2002, the Red Sox have consistently played the song in the middle of the eighth inning. Boston's Minor League affiliates do the same, and many other sports teams play the song, too.
Sweet Caroline
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times 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 filled it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when holding you
One, touching one
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh no, no
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline
I believe they never could
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
The lyrics to Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline may seem straightforward and easy to understand at first listen, but a closer look reveals the complexity of the emotions expressed. The first verse begins with Diamond reflecting that he doesn't know where his feelings began or how they became so strong, but he is certain that they are growing. This is followed by a description of the timeline of the relationship – it began in the spring and blossomed throughout the summer. In the last line of the verse, Diamond expresses disbelief that the person he is singing about even exists and that they have come into his life.
The second verse speaks to the physical closeness between the singer and the person of his affection. He describes reaching out and touching, how good it feels, and how it fills a void that previously existed. He then goes on to describe a specific scenario where they are alone together, highlighting how they are enough for each other. The reference to "hurting running off his shoulders" reinforces the idea that the person he is with makes him feel safe and loved. The phrase "hands, touching hands/ reaching out, touching me, touching you" is repeated to emphasize the intimacy and connection between the two people.
Overall, the song is a celebration of a newfound love that has brought joy and contentment to Diamond's life. The lyrics are full of hope and optimism, reflecting the youthful energy of the time in which they were written. Diamond tells the story of two people who are finally able to find happiness and "good times" in each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
I don't know where this love started, it's a mystery to me
But then I know it's growing strong
But I do know that our love is getting stronger
Was in the spring
Our love began in the season of spring
And spring became the summer
Our love grew from spring to summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
I never could have imagined finding someone like you
Hands, touching hands
Physical contact between us
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Our hands are reaching out and touching each other
Sweet Caroline
Referring to his lover with a sweet nickname - Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Being with her makes everything feel better
I've been inclined
I've always had the feeling
To believe they never would
That things could never be this good
But now I
But now that I'm with you
Look at the night and it don't seem so lonely
Being with you makes even a lonely night feel less lonely
We filled it up with only two
We only need each other to fill the night
And when I hurt
When I'm in pain
Hurting runs off my shoulders
My pain disappears when I'm with you
How can I hurt when holding you
Touching and holding you makes me forget about the pain
One, touching one
Physical contact between us - one person touching another
Sweet Caroline
Referring to his lover with a sweet nickname - Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Being with her makes everything feel better
I've been inclined
I've always had the feeling
To believe they never would
That things could never be this good
Oh no, no
Expressing disbelief and joy at how good things are
Sweet Caroline
Referring to his lover with a sweet nickname - Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Being with her makes everything feel better
Sweet Caroline
Referring to his lover with a sweet nickname - Caroline
I believe they never could
I never thought good times like this were possible
Sweet Caroline
Referring to his lover with a sweet nickname - Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Being with her makes everything feel better
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Neil Diamond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times 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 filled it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when holding you
One, touching one
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh no, no
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline
I believe they never could
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
@malahit1
Where it began
I can't begin to know when
But then I know it's growin' strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along?
[Pre-Chorus]
Hands, touchin' hands
Reachin' out, touchin' me, touchin' you
[Chorus]
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I…
[Verse 2]
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 holdin' you?
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[Pre-Chorus]
One, touchin' one
Reachin' out, touchin' me, touchin' you
[Chorus]
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh no, no
[Instrumental Break]
[Outro]
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline
I believe they never could
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
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LYRICS
Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
SWEET CAROLIIINEEE
DA DA DA
Good times 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 filled it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when holding you
One, touching one
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
SWEET CAROLIIINEEE
DA DA DA
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh no, no
SWEET CAROLIIINEEE
DA DA DA
Good times never seemed so good
SWEET CAROLIIINEEE
DA DA DA
I believe they never could
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
@mariem6735
If only humans evolved faster to the Superior you represent, such is the divine Plan but we will need the Big Flood to boost the process.
In times of antisemitism, the list of the Jews who brought happiness via Music or Medicine or Cinema is impressive enough to
explain the global Envy and resentment.
Will never forget the day when I went to the Cinema below the family's apartment in Brussels. It no longer exists.
Jonathan Seagull lives in my Heart with Neil's Voice, Poseidon's one.
Decades later ended up living above a Karoke. In summer, best songs for hours. No sleep until 2 am but each night for several years, Sweet Caroline in the top 10 among the hundreds.
Sweet Neil Diamond may you live a 100 years more.
@giacomoaluotto4053
@@mirosuniI can see other characters listening to the song 🎵
1. Animan 🐈⬛️
2. Nathaniel 🐐
3. Alix 🐇
4. Juleka 🐅
5. Ice age
6. Danny phantom villains
7. Blue 🔵🐶
8. Fred 🎂
9. Polka dots 🐕
10. Roar. E 🦖
@orilzotozan3981
Lyrics
Where it began, I can't begin to knowing
But then I know it's growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times 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 filled it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when holding you
One, touching one
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh no, no
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline
I believe they never could
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Fonte: LyricFind
Compositores: Neil Diamond
© Universal Music Publishing Group
@aldishoper
Who is still listening to this in 2024?
Edit: ✨*MOM I’M FAMOUS*✨
@sergiuspleo932
I am 💪🏾
@MiagoTW
Aun no es 2024 jajajajaja
@LiamK-ep6fs
I am
@RaulEspinosaa
Dirás 2023 hahahahahah
@felixcazenave4088
Recordar es volver a vivir....la juventud....
@kentuckyrailfan1
It’s march 24th 2024 let’s see which legends are listening to this song
@Music_Man_Is_Here
Me
@Br33zy_editz
Me
@flipperflapper
Me