The Carnival Is Over
The Seekers
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Say goodbye my own true lover As we sing a lovers song How it breaks my heart to leave you Now the carnival is gone High above the dawn is waiting And my tears are falling rain For the carnival is over We may never meet again Like a drum my heart was beating And your kiss was sweet as wine But the joys of love are fleeting For Pierrot and Columbine Now the harbor light is calling This will be our last goodbye Though the carnival is over I will love you till I die Like a drum my heart was beating And your kiss was sweet as wine But the joys of love are fleeting For Pierrot and Columbine Now the harbour light is calling This will be our last goodbye Though the carnival is over I will love you till I die Though the carnival is over I will love you till I die
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Written by: Frank Farian, Tom Springfield
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Band Composition"The Carnival Is Over" is a popular track performed by The Seekers, an Australian folk-influenced pop quartet. The band members include Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger, and Bruce Woodley.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in 1965 as a single and is part of their album "Come the Day". It quickly became a commercial success.
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Chart Performance"The Carnival Is Over" topped the UK singles chart for a total of three weeks after its release, establishing The Seekers as a popular group in the music industry.
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Song OriginsThe melody of "The Carnival Is Over" is derived from a Russian folk song titled "Stenka Razin". However, the lyrics were newly written by Tom Springfield.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics describe the heartache and longing of someone whose love has departed, likening it to a carnival that has ended. The song encompasses themes of lost love and desolation.
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Song PopularityAlthough it was particularly popular in the United Kingdom, this song made the Seekers widely known across the globe. It sold over 1.4 million copies in the UK alone.
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Unique PerformanceIn 2000, "The Carnival Is Over" was performed at the closing ceremony of the Sydney Olympics, which further cemented the song's fame.
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Feel-Good NostalgiaDespite the melancholic lyrics, the upbeat tempo and nostalgic feel of the song have endeared it to many fans. It has been covered by a wide variety of artists over the years, attest to its enduring appeal.
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AwardsIn 1998, "The Carnival Is Over" was awarded the prestigious honour of being the 'Nation's Favourite Seekers Song' by ABC's 'Australia's Favourite Album' program, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
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Significant ResurgenceIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Judith Durham re-recorded "The Carnival Is Over" with altered lyrics to pay tribute to the strength and resilience of people throughout the crisis.
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