Sweet_Caroline
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Where it began, I can't begin to know when
But then I know when it's growing strong
Oh, wasn't the spring, whoo
And spring became the summer
Who'd believe you'd come along

Hands, touching hands, reaching out
Touching me, touching you

Oh, sweet Caroline
Good times never seem so good
I've been inclined to believe it never would

Oh, sweet Caroline

Good times never seem so good
I've been inclined to believe it never would ooh oh no no

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Sweet Caroline" by the Glee Cast seems to be reflecting on the elusive nature of love. The line "Where it began, I can't begin to know when" suggests that the singer doesn't quite know how their love story began, as if the beginning is shrouded in mystery. However, they are certain that their love is growing stronger, even if they don't quite understand the hows and whys of it. The singer then alludes to the passing of time, referencing spring and summer, before exclaiming "who'd believe you'd come along," suggesting they never anticipated finding someone they loved so deeply.

The chorus of "Sweet Caroline" emphasizes the joy the singer feels in the present moment. They exclaim "Oh, sweet Caroline" in happiness at the mere thought of their love interest. They acknowledge that "good times never seem so good," implying that they are acutely aware of how much happier they are now that they are with their love interest. The last line of the chorus "I've been inclined to believe it never would" suggests that the singer once had doubts they would find someone to love them back, but now those doubts have been banished.

Overall, "Sweet Caroline" is a triumphant love song that emphasizes the surprise and joy of falling in love, and the happiness that it can bring.

Line by Line Meaning

Where it began, I can't begin to know when
I don't know exactly where it started

But then I know when it's growing strong
But I know when it's getting stronger

Oh, wasn't the spring, whoo
Oh, it wasn't during the spring season

And spring became the summer
But it gradually turned into summer

Who'd believe you'd come along
Who would have thought that you would be here with me now?

Hands, touching hands, reaching out
Our hands are touching, we are reaching out for each other

Touching me, touching you
You are touching me, and I am touching you

Oh, sweet Caroline
Oh, my dear Caroline

Good times never seem so good
Things have never felt so perfect before

I've been inclined to believe it never would
I used to think that good times like this would never come

Oh, sweet Caroline
Oh, my dear Caroline

Good times never seem so good
Things have never felt so perfect before

I've been inclined to believe it never would ooh oh no no
I used to think that good times like this would never come, but here they are! Ooh, oh no no!

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEIL DIAMOND

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