Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Carole King

So Far Away

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“So Far Away” by Carole King

On “So Far Away”, Carole King would apparently be addressing none other than a lover. And she is lamenting the fact that they are “so far away” from each other. The implication is that the distance...

Tapestry

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“Tapestry” by Carole King

The lyrics of Carole King’s “Tapestry” read like a fairy tale. It is arguable that Carole is attempting to put a cohesive narrative together or say something specific. For instance, she does begin by likening her...

It's Too Late

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“It’s Too Late” by Carole King

On “It’s Too Late”, Carole King is addressing her lover, who is clearly on the verge of becoming her ex. Indeed as the title indicates, she has come to the conclusion that “it’s too late”...

You've Got a Friend

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“You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King

Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” song is similar in sentiment to another track found on her iconic Tapestry album which is entitled “Where You Lead“. That is to say that in both cases, the singer is...

Where You Lead

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“Where You Lead” by Carole King

To modern female audiences, even a 21st century Carole King, the song “Where You Lead” may read as being overly-dopey in its approach. Here, we have the singer expressing her willingness to follow her lover ‘wherever he...