Carnival Girl
Texas, Kardinal Offishall
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See me in the morning light A photograph of pure delight Yeah but I left too soon I don't see you girl There were some good times we had And there were some that weren't so bad Oh just feel it now lets feel it now Yoh yo I remember what we used to do Blink up and dream a living with the notion to I'll give you the sun, the stars and the blue sky too So come on a leasing want to pleasing you Remember when we used to link up with the crew Suze and Suzette and Tanya too You're the one on me side, when me ask you to It's just a party now, Yo, I believe in you, I ain't leaving you [Chorus] Ooh come on let's get down tonight Come on let's get down tonight Join the carnival of love ooh Well you sing it now, take it now Join the carnival of love Come on join in the carnival of love yeah I watch the laughter in your eyes I see the wrinkles change in size Yeah, time has left you now Lovers may have tried to be Everything that's strange in me Oh much deeper now, much deeper now Much deeper, Yo, I used to love it when we used to play It used to be like a weekend everyday Three times at night when I came every way Body to body make you scream and say Physically dance You're not easy, take it easy For again we are love, at one with the pope And you stay on my mind, So lets go to the party girl That we leave behind Ooh come on let's get down tonight Come on let's get down tonight Join the carnival of love ooh Well you sing now, take it now Join the carnival of love Come on join in the carnival of love, yeah Ooh come on let's get down tonight Come on let's get down tonight Join the carnival of love ooh Well you sing it now, take it now Join the carnival of love I believe in you, I ain't leaving you, yo yo Push it now, push it now I believe in you Stop me now Push it now, push it now I believe in you Stop me now Push it now, push it now I believe in you Stop me now Push it now, push it now I believe in you, I ain't leaving you [Chorus] I believe in you, I ain't leaving you Yoh I remember what we used to do Blink up and dream a living, with the notion to I'll give you the sun, the stars and the blue sky too So come on a leasing want to pleasing you
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Written by: JOHN MCELHONE, KARDINAL OFFICIAL, SHARLEEN SPITERI
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7 facts about this song
Song Release and Origin"Carnival Girl" is a song by the English band Texas, featuring Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall.
- It was released in October 2003 as the lead single from Texas's seventh album, "Careful What You Wish For".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, marking Texas's last top ten hit in the United Kingdom until 2021.
- It also peaked at number 36 on the Scottish Singles Chart and number 88 on the Irish Singles Chart.
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Influences and StyleThe song is noted for its vibrant, infectious carnival rhythm, reflecting Kardinal Offishall’s Jamaican heritage and the vibrant culture of carnival festivities.
- "Carnival Girl" is a fusion of pop-rock and dancehall genres, a departure from Texas’s more typical soft rock sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Carnival Girl" is often remembered for its vivid, colourful visuals and party atmosphere, featuring several scenes of night club and street dancing.
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ReceptionWhile some critics praised the departure from the band's signature rock sound, others were less receptive, resulting in mixed reviews for the song.
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Kardinal Offishall's ContributionThe involvement of Kardinal Offishall in "Carnival Girl" marked one of the rapper's earliest international collaborations. His energetic performance and distinctive style added a unique flavor to the song.
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Impact on Texas's CareerDespite the mixed reception to "Carnival Girl", the song was instrumental in expanding Texas’s musical range and demonstrating their versatility as a band.
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