Carson was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to José F. Daccarett and Laura Char Carson who had moved there from Colombia. Through her mother, Carson is related to the Char family of Colombian politicians.
At the age of three, Carson started her dance training. For seventeen years, she trained in ballet, pointe, jazz, musical theatre dance, hip hop, flamenco, modern, contemporary and tap. In 2001, Carson starred in her first musical production as Dorothy from the “Wizard of Oz” at the Riviera Theatre in Miami. One year later, she was accepted into the University of Miami’s Musical Theatre Summer Intensive, where she trained in dance and vocal performance, and performed in multiple musicals throughout the summer. She has competed in multiple renowned National Dance Competitions, such as Star Power, Onstage, and Hall of Fame, where she won top performance awards (for dance, vocal performance, musical theatre, and acting) such as First Place Award (for group and solo performance), Critics Choice Award, Triple Threat Award, and Broadway Diva Award, to name a few. In 2006, Carson started classical vocal training. She attended St. Hugh School and graduated from Carrollton School in Miami.
In 2012, Carson was signed as a singer-songwriter to BMI. Her acting career was launched in 2014 when she was cast as guest star, playing Chelsea, on the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally. A few months later, Carson was cast as recurring guest star, playing Soleil, on MTV's series Faking It. In 2014, she was cast in a starring role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Descendants, directed by Kenny Ortega, who previously directed the High School Musical movie series. In Descendants, Carson plays Evie, the daughter of the Evil Queen (from Snow White), played by comedian Kathy Najimy. She stars alongside Kristin Chenoweth as Maleficent, Cameron Boyce as Carlos, Booboo Stewart as Jay, and Dove Cameron as Mal.
On January 9, 2015, Carson was cast in the co-lead role in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie Further Adventures in Babysitting starring alongside Sabrina Carpenter. Filming began in spring 2015, for an early 2016 television premiere. In an August 2015 interview Carson stated she was working on her first album. In sometime around September 1, 2015, Carson was added on the list of Hollywood Records artists. Previously, some of Disney Channel Europe websites reported the incorporation of Sofia to the label.
Night Falls
Sofia Carson Lyrics
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Watch your back, watch your back
We can counter their attack
Hit 'em 'til the armor cracks
This could get a little sticky
How to win this battle could be tricky
But I know the best way
And we'll bring them to their knees
Swords in the air if you're with me
They got us outnumbered one to fifty
But victory is ours
'Cause I got a strategy, you take the left
And the rest of you can follow me (uh-uh)
This is my crew
Well this is my squad
This is my turf
Oh my gosh, look guys
We've got bigger fish to fry
Put your differences aside
'Cause right now we're on the same side
Until the night falls, everyone
We'll stay together 'til the battle is done
Watch your back, watch your back
Watch your back, watch your back
We can counter their attack
Hit 'em 'til the armor cracks
Until the night falls, we're aligned
It doesn't mean that we're on the same side
Watch your back, watch your back
Watch your back, watch your back
Hit 'em hard and hit 'em fast
They're too heavy to react
This situation's getting kinda heavy
Hold your weapons tight keep 'em steady
'Cause if we stick together we can make it out alive
I'll cause a distraction, you attack them from the side
All my soldiers stand at the ready
We can cut 'em up like confetti
We'll hit 'em from the front, you counter from behind
Don't forget the fate of Auradon's on the line
This is all out war, they got us outnumbered
The way the swords clash is the sound of the thunder
And we are not going under, we will never run for cover
We battle for the victory and ride for each other
Until the night falls everyone
We'll stay together 'til the battle is done
Back to back, back to back
Back to back, back to back
We can counter their attack
Hit 'em 'til the armor cracks
Until the night falls, we're aligned
It doesn't mean that we're on the same side
Back to back, back to back
Back to back, back to back
Hit 'em hard and hit 'em fast
They're too heavy to react
Suit of armor strong and true
Make this metal bust a move!
Until the night falls, you can trust
I'm gonna help you win this battle because
I got your back, got your back
Got your back, got your back
All for one and that's a fact
Night fall pitch black
The lyrics to Sofia Carson's song Night Falls speaks of war, battle, victory, and unity. The song gives off an energetic, empowering vibe that motivates listeners to fight and persevere no matter how tough the situation may be. The opening line, "Watch your back, watch your back," sets the mood for the whole song, reminding the listener that in a battle, one must always be alert and cautious. The lines, "We can counter their attack, hit 'em 'til the armor cracks," implies that in warfare, one must have a plan, and the enemy can be defeated with the right strategy. The song encourages unity among soldiers, calling them to "put your differences aside, 'cause right now we're on the same side." Sofia advises her crew to hold the line while she leads the battle, and together they can defeat their enemies.
In the chorus, the song emphasizes the importance of staying united and watching each other's backs until night falls. The song gives the impression that things can change at nightfall, and they need to be prepared for a more challenging battle. The second verse talks about the intensity of the battle and the importance of sticking together to come out alive. Sofia gives a battle cry to her soldiers, telling them not to forget the fate of Auradon lies in their hands. The song ends on a high note, calling for unity, loyalty and trust among the soldiers.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch your back, watch your back
Be cautious about what's ahead
Watch your back, watch your back
Be cautious about what's behind you too
We can counter their attack
We have a counter-strategy to their attack
Hit 'em 'til the armor cracks
Keep attacking until they're defeated
This could get a little sticky
This situation has the potential to be challenging
How to win this battle could be tricky
Winning this battle might not be easy
But I know the best way
I have a strategy that works
Fall back let me lead, you hold the line
I'll take charge, you hold your position
And we'll bring them to their knees
We'll defeat them
Swords in the air if you're with me
Raise your swords if you're ready to fight with me
They got us outnumbered one to fifty
They have more soldiers than us
But victory is ours
We will win this battle
'Cause I got a strategy, you take the left
I have a plan, you go left
And the rest of you can follow me (uh-uh)
The others can follow me
This is my crew
This is my team
Well this is my squad
This is my group
This is my turf
This is our territory
Oh my gosh, look guys
Wow, everyone look
We've got bigger fish to fry
We have bigger problems to deal with
Put your differences aside
Stop arguing and work together
'Cause right now we're on the same side
We're fighting the same enemy
Until the night falls, everyone
We'll keep fighting until it's dark
We'll stay together 'til the battle is done
We'll stick together until we win
Watch your back, watch your back
Be vigilant
Watch your back, watch your back
Stay alert
Hit 'em 'til the armor cracks
Keep attacking them until their protection is destroyed
Until the night falls, we're aligned
We're united until the end of the battle
It doesn't mean that we're on the same side
We might not have the same goals
Back to back, back to back
Stand together
Back to back, back to back
Back each other up
Hit 'em hard and hit 'em fast
Attack with force and speed
They're too heavy to react
They can't respond quickly enough
This situation's getting kinda heavy
This conflict is becoming serious
Hold your weapons tight keep 'em steady
Hold your weapons firmly and don't lose focus
'Cause if we stick together we can make it out alive
We can survive if we work together
I'll cause a distraction, you attack them from the side
I'll draw their attention, you attack them from another angle
All my soldiers stand at the ready
My soldiers are prepared
We can cut 'em up like confetti
We can defeat them easily
We'll hit 'em from the front, you counter from behind
We'll attack from the front, you attack from behind
Don't forget the fate of Auradon's on the line
Don't forget that the future of our kingdom is at stake
This is all out war, they got us outnumbered
This is a total war, they have more soldiers than us
The way the swords clash is the sound of the thunder
The sword fighting is intense and powerful
And we are not going under, we will never run for cover
We won't surrender or try to hide
We battle for the victory and ride for each other
We fight for success and for one another
Suit of armor strong and true
Our armor is strong and reliable
Make this metal bust a move!
Let's get moving and defeat the enemy
Until the night falls, you can trust
You can rely on me until dark
I'm gonna help you win this battle because
I'll assist you to achieve victory
I got your back, got your back
I'm here for you and support you
Got your back, got your back
Trust me to have your best interest in mind
All for one and that's a fact
We're united and it's undeniable
Night fall pitch black
It's completely dark outside
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: Matt Wong, Hanna Jones, Jack Kugell
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