In From the Top, Richard revels that Karen had a cold at the time and was never happy with the recording. They were planning on redoing "Someday" and "Eve", two songs that were always near and dear to the duo, unfortunatelly they never got to do so due to Karen's passing.
Welsh singer Shirley Bassey released a cover of "Someday" on November, 1972.
Someday
The Carpenters Lyrics
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We'll stay safely behind what we're keeping
You'll seem warmer than I had remembered you
Lying so close I'll be able to feel you breathe
I could never leave
One day, when I am able to love you
I'll come back from wherever I've been to
Lovely, so lovely, I'll cling to the love you give
So I'll start to live
Someday is coming
If I believe it
Someday always brings the good life you knew
Ever back to you
[Repeat: x2]
How I need you
Someday, all I can give you is someday
Someday, all I can offer is someday
Please say that you'll be waiting when someday comes
Promise me this and a kiss, to keep what you are
Always close to me
The Carpenters' song Someday is a heartfelt ballad about holding onto hope and love, even in dark times. The first verse talks about lying next to someone and feeling their warmth and being unable to leave because of the love between them. It's a touching scene of two people finding comfort in each other's company, and the lyrics suggest that it's a relationship that's been rekindled after some time apart.
The second verse of the song is a bit more hopeful, focusing on the idea that someday the singer will be able to love this person fully and completely. There's a sense that they've both been through some tough times, but the singer is determined to come back and make things right. The chorus reinforces this idea of hope and promise, and the repetition of "someday" suggests that even though it may not happen right away, eventual happiness is guaranteed.
Overall, the song has a very uplifting and optimistic feel, even though it's addressing some serious themes like separation and uncertainty. The imagery and language used in the lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey a lot of feeling and emotion, making it a relatable and touching song for many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday, rested from hours of sleeping
One day in the future, after a long rest, we will be able to enjoy the fruits of our labor
We'll stay safely behind what we're keeping
We will keep to ourselves and protect what we have built together
You'll seem warmer than I had remembered you
I will feel your warmth when we are together after being apart for so long
Lying so close I'll be able to feel you breathe
We will be physically close to each other, and I will be able to feel you breathe
I could never leave
I will never leave you because of the unconditional love we share
One day, when I am able to love you
In the future, when I am capable of fully loving you, I will return to you
I'll come back from wherever I've been to
No matter where life takes me, I will come back to you
I'll see you looking the same as you always have
I will see that you have not changed and you are still the same person I fell in love with
Lovely, so lovely, I'll cling to the love you give
I will cherish the love you give me and hold onto it tightly
So I'll start to live
Being with you will make me feel alive and fulfilled
Someday is coming
The day we will be together in the way that we desire is approaching
If I believe it
As long as I have faith, someday will arrive
Someday always brings the good life you knew
The day we have been waiting for will bring all of the goodness back to our lives
Ever back to you
All of the good things we once had will return to us
How I need you
I deeply desire and require your presence in my life
Someday, all I can give you is someday
All I have to offer you is my unwavering commitment to someday being with you
Someday, all I can offer is someday
I cannot offer you anything else but the promise of a future with me
Please say that you'll be waiting when someday comes
Please promise me that you will still be here waiting for me when the day finally comes
Promise me this and a kiss, to keep what you are
Promise me that you will remain true to yourself, and seal that promise with a kiss
Always close to me
Stay close to me, and never let our love fade away
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE EARLE
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Adam V
Lyrics:
Someday, rested from hours of sleeping
We'll stay safely behind what we're keeping
You'll seem warmer than I had remembered you
Lying so close I'll be able to feel you breathe
I could never leave
One day, when I am able to love you
I'll come back from wherever I've been to
I'll see you looking the same as you always have
Lovely, so lovely, I'll cling to the love you give
So I'll start to live
Someday is coming
If I believe it
Someday always brings the good life you knew ...
Ever back to you
How I need you
Someday, all I can give you is someday
Someday, all I can offer is someday
Please say that you'll be waiting when someday comes
Promise me this and a kiss, to keep what you are
Always close to me
How I need you
Someday, all I can give you is someday
Someday, all I can offer is someday
Please say that you'll be waiting when someday comes
Promise me this and a kiss, to keep what you are
Always close to me
Someday
Nicole
There's not one song I've ever heard that would make me more emotional than this song ever will. Words cannot even begin to express how beautiful this song is and how beautiful Karen's voice was and will always be.
Mario Rossi
I'm 100% with you on that!
Shane de León
The first and most underrated true Carpenters masterpiece. Lush yet raw, utterly beautiful, verging on tearjerking.
mbblover
i ALWAYS BAWL TO THIS SONG! FOR YEARS NOW! JUST HER VOICE AND THE LYRICS, ESPECIALLY THE "SOMEDAY IS COMING IF I BELIEVE IT" AND "oh, i need you, someday...."
James Line
The lower register of Karen Carpenter is my favourite sound in the world.
Richard Lynn
Richard always knew what key Karen's voice was most effective in. He always said, "the money's in the basement."
Rita Licari
oh yes
Kadath9969
Agree, none can compare even now or ever.
Adam V
There's no other way for me to describe this song except that it's absolutely heavenly.
gvalley07
I thought the best recording Karen ever did was "Solitaire". However, after listening to this I might have to rethink that. It is mind-boggling to think that a 19 year old female singer can hit those beautiful lower notes the way she consistently does here. Maybe Herb Alpert heard this performance and decided to give the youngsters another go, even though this album (Offering) did not sell that well. He must have known Karen's magnificent natural talent needed a little more time to fully mature. But sounds like her voice was at its absolute best here.