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.
Sweet Caroline
Sofia Carson Lyrics
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I can't begin to know when
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, touchin' hands
Sweet Caroline (ba ba ba)
Good times never seemed so good (so good, so good, so good)
I've been inclined (ba ba ba)
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
The hurtin' runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when i'm holdin' you?
Oh
Hey, sweet Caroline (ba ba ba)
Good times never seemed so good
I've been inclined (ba ba ba)
To believe they never would (so good, so good, so good)
Oh no no
So good, so good, so good
Good times never seemed so good
So good, so good
So good, so good
So good, so good
The lyrics of Sofia Carson's "Sweet Caroline" evoke themes of love, companionship, and the transformative power of connection. The song begins with a sense of nostalgia and wonderment as the singer reflects on the origins of their relationship, singing "Where it began, I can't begin to know when." This uncertainty is contrasted with the assurance that their love has grown strong over time, with the arrival of their partner symbolized by the changing seasons from spring to summer. The lyrics convey a sense of surprise and gratitude for the unexpected joy that the relationship has brought into the singer's life.
The chorus of the song, with its iconic "Sweet Caroline, ba ba ba," captures a sense of jubilation and celebration. The repetition of the phrase "Good times never seemed so good" reflects a deep sense of contentment and happiness that the singer feels when they are with their partner. The singer expresses a newfound belief in the possibility of enduring joy and positivity in their life, a stark contrast to any previous doubts or uncertainties they may have had.
The lyrics also touch upon the physical and emotional intimacy shared between the singer and their partner. The imagery of "Hands, touchin' hands" and "Reachin' out, touchin' me, touchin' you" conveys a sense of connection and closeness that transcends words. The act of holding and being held by their partner is portrayed as a source of comfort and solace, with the singer finding strength and healing in their presence.
Ultimately, "Sweet Caroline" celebrates the transformative power of love and the profound impact that a deep and meaningful connection can have on one's life. The song captures the essence of joy, gratitude, and fulfillment that comes with finding true companionship, as the singer revels in the simple yet profound joys of being with the one they love. The repetition of "So good, so good, so good" serves as a joyful affirmation of the happiness and contentment that the singer feels in the presence of their beloved, underscoring the enduring power of love and its ability to bring sweetness and light into one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Where it began
Reflecting on the beginning of a special relationship
I can't begin to know when
Uncertainty about the exact moment when this relationship started
But then I know it's growing strong
Realizing that the relationship is becoming stronger over time
Was in the spring
The relationship blossomed in the springtime
And spring became the summer
Progressing from spring to summer symbolizing growth and warmth in the relationship
Who'd have believed you'd come along
Surprise at finding someone special unexpectedly
Hands, touchin' hands
Physical connection and closeness between two people
Reachin' out, touchin' me, touchin' you
Expressing the mutual affection and connection in the relationship
Sweet Caroline (ba ba ba)
Affectionate nickname for the person being addressed
Good times never seemed so good (so good, so good, so good)
Appreciating the joy and happiness brought by the relationship
I've been inclined (ba ba ba)
Feeling drawn towards believing in the lasting happiness of this relationship
To believe they never would
Surprised at how fulfilling and positive the relationship has become
But now I look at the night
Contemplating moments spent together under the night sky
And it don't seem so lonely
Feeling a sense of companionship and comfort in the other's presence
We fill it up with only two
Finding completeness and fulfillment in each other's company
And when I hurt
Acknowledging times of vulnerability or pain
The hurtin' runs off my shoulders
Receiving support and comfort from the other person
How can I hurt when i'm holdin' you?
Feeling an overwhelming sense of security and love when being held by the other person
Oh
Expressing strong emotions or feeling of contentment
Hey, sweet Caroline (ba ba ba)
Affectionately addressing the person as 'sweet Caroline'
I've been inclined (ba ba ba)
Feeling drawn towards believing in the lasting happiness of this relationship
Oh no no
Expressing disbelief or surprise at the overwhelming positive emotions experienced
So good, so good, so good
Emphasizing how truly wonderful and fulfilling the relationship feels
Good times never seemed so good
Appreciating the happiness and joy experienced in the relationship
So good, so good
Reiterating the overwhelming positivity and goodness of the relationship
So good, so good
Expressing the continued sense of fulfillment and happiness in the relationship
So good, so good
Highlighting the ongoing presence of joy and positivity in the relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Neil Diamond
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