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.
Why Don't I
Sofia Carson Lyrics
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To step out of my comfort zone
Whenever I try
I am afraid to just let go
Don't know why I run
Don't know why I hide
Never let them know
Don't know why I'm scared
Just to take a chance
While I'm just standing here
I've never been one
To break free
'Cause I've always cared
What everyone thinks of me
Don't know why I run
Don't know why I hide
Never let them know
What I feel inside
Don't know why I'm scared
Just to take a chance
While I'm just standing here
Like a bird
Free to fly
Spread my wings and fly my life
Like a bird
Up so high out of the cage
It's my time to shine
Like a bird
I'm free to fly
So tell me (tell me)
Why don't I
The song "Why Don't I" by Sofia Carson talks about the fear of stepping out of one's comfort zone and taking a chance in life. The first verse highlights the singer's tendency to avoid taking risks as it's often easier to stay within the confines of their comfort zone. The singer admits to being scared to let go and try new things, and as a result, they often hide their emotions and thoughts from others.
The second verse focuses on the singer's desire to break free from their self-imposed limitations. They admit to caring too much about what others think of them and how it has held them back from exploring all of their options and fulfilling their potential. The chorus speaks of one's potential like a bird, longing to be free from its cage to fly and showcase its true potential to the world.
The overall message of the song is that one should take a chance, embrace fear, and fly high like a bird, showing the world who you are and what you can achieve. It's a powerful message about embracing challenges and overcoming fears, as well as not being afraid to take risks to become the best version of oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been one
I've always been hesitant
To step out of my comfort zone
To do something that makes me uncomfortable
Whenever I try
Whenever I attempt something new
I am afraid to just let go
I fear losing control of the situation
Don't know why I run
I don't understand why I avoid things
Don't know why I hide
I don't understand why I conceal my thoughts and feelings
Never let them know
I always keep my emotions to myself
What I feel inside
My innermost emotions
Don't know why I'm scared
I don't understand why I'm frightened
Just to take a chance
To seize an opportunity, even if it is risky
While I'm just standing here
I am currently not taking any action
I've never been one
I've always been hesitant
To break free
To liberate myself from my fears and doubts
'Cause I've always cared
Because I'm always concerned
What everyone thinks of me
About the opinion others have of me
Like a bird
Similar to a bird
Free to fly
Free to move about and explore
Spread my wings and fly my life
Embrace life and fly freely
Up so high out of the cage
Rising above the limitations
It's my time to shine
This is the period for me to perform well
Like a bird
Similar to a bird
I'm free to fly
I'm free to explore and take chances
So tell me (tell me)
Can someone explain to me
Why don't I
Why am I refraining from being who I want to be
Contributed by Natalie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stephsteph7594
i love her voice like an angel i love singing and i want to be just like Sofia Carson i love her voice WHOS WITH ME
@stephsteph7594
Lol im so deep...im weird i liked my own comment ;/
@daniellemoor4043
I am. I love her❤💜💙💚❤💜💚
@keigos3ggsual412
Meee
@tsukijams1127
I can relate to that too! Ever since Tessa (sofia) was singing this song the first time in one of the scenes of the movie, I just immediately fell in love with her voice. Its so beautiful TwT
@uniquetitus8775
So true
@emmagonzalez8236
This song inspires me I'm afraid to tell my family how I feel by myself I'm scared and when I heard the song I cried so hard because I didn't know what to do with my life I feel like running away sometimes I felt like I didn't exist felt like I was in part of the family felt left out thank you for this lovely song ❤️
@bethanywelton4243
I feel the same it’s not nice when you don’t know who you are but are expected much more than you are from people you know
@k-toryfoust9143
This song is my favorite from her
@ladyright332
I love her
her voice is so soothing its great,when I first heard this song I cried and I've been obsessed with it ever since!!!