There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Rhubarb was an … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1) Rhubarb was an Australian pop-rock band. Best known for their songs 'Exerciser' and 'Caroline', they released 3 albums (1999's 'Kamikaze', 2002's 'Slow Motion', and 2005's 'Start Again') before disbanding in 2006.

2) Rhubarb is a breakcore artist from England. (http://www.myspace.com/rhubarbdotcom )

3) Rhubarb is the pseudonym for Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Richard Haswell, who has released 18 albums under this name. Richard was previously a member of a band named White Noise (not to be confused with the electronic music band signed to Island records) for 4 years.

4) Rhubarb is an instrumental band form Buffalo NY.

Caroline
Rhubarb Lyrics

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Hey, you were captured by this heart of mine
And you say that you don't believe me, Caroline

Caroline, will we get there in your mind
Will it take time, Caroline
Will we get there in your mind

Hey, you were captured by this heart of mine

And we said that we both believed then, Caroline.

Caroline, will we get there in your mind
Will it take time, Caroline
Will we get there in your mind

(Chorus)
Making up in your time
(If you cannot make it right)
Making up in your time
(If you cannot fake the fight)
Leaving all the broken things behind

You believe it's over
(If you cannot make it right)
You believe it's over
(If you cannot face the fight)
You only show the things that you can't hide

Hey, if i only say this one more time
And erase all the sadness we've known, you decide

Caroline, will we get there in your mind
Will it take time, Caroline
Will we get there in your mind

Making up in your time
(If you cannot make it right)
Making up in your time
(If you cannot face the fight)
Leaving all the broken things behind

You believe it's over
(If you cannot make it right)
You believe it's over
(If you cannot fake the fight)
You only show the things that you can't hide

Hey you were captured by this

Overall Meaning

heart of mine and you say that you don't believe me, Caroline. The lyrics of Rhubarb's song "Caroline" express a message about a potential relationship between two people that is still uncertain. The presence of doubt is highlighted by the repetition of the line "will we get there in your mind" which is a reference to the idea that they might not see eye-to-eye about their feelings for each other. It is notable that the singer refers to the other person's emotional state when he asks "will it take time, Caroline?" suggesting that Caroline might be hesitant or not quite ready for a relationship.

With that said, the lyrics also touch upon the idea of moving on from past brokenness, as evident in the lines "leaving all the broken things behind". The chorus repeats the phrase "making up in your time" which could mean that resolving their doubts and misunderstandings might take some time. Furthermore, the final lines of the song, "hey if I only say this one more time and erase all the sadness we've known, you decide," express a level of surrender that is attributed to the other person. The singer says that he is willing to make one final declaration of love but it is ultimately up to Caroline to decide what happens next.

Overall, "Caroline" is a song that deals with the theme of uncertainty in a relationship and explores the idea of whether or not two people can overcome their doubts and fears to be together.

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