Carrie
Europe
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When light goes down, I see no reason For you to cry. We've been through this before In every time, in every season, God knows I've tried So please don't ask for more. Can't you see it in my eyes This might be our last goodbye Carrie, Carrie, things they change my friend Carrie, Carrie, maybe we'll meet again I read your mind, with no intentions Of being unkind, I wish I could explain It all takes time, a whole lot of patience If it's a crime, how come I feel no pain.
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Written by: Joey Tempest, Gunnar Michaeli
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Carrie" is a power ballad by Swedish rock band, Europe, released in 1986. It came out as the third single from their third studio album, "The Final Countdown".
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of the band's most successful singles.
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Song CompositionThe ballad is written in the key of B major and has a tempo of 46 beats per minute. It was composed by band members, vocalist Joey Tempest and keyboardist Mic Michaeli.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Carrie" was shot in the Stockholm suburb of Djurgården, and it has over 100 million views on YouTube (as of February, 2022).
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Lyrics InsightThe song, reportedly, doesn't refer to a specific "Carrie". According to Joey Tempest, the song was about typical love stories experienced when one is young and then eventually move on with life.
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Live Performances"Carrie" have been performed live by Europe in their concerts regularly for over three decades and the performance of the song at Stockholm's Solnahallen in 1986, has been considered as one of the best performances of the song.
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Covers"Carrie" has been covered by numerous artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence in rock music.
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Album SuccessThe song's parent album, "The Final Countdown", was Europe's most successful album, selling over 15 million copies worldwide. The success of "Carrie" played a significant role in this achievement.
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Digital PopularityOn Spotify, "Carrie" has over 65 million streams (as of February 2022), making it one of Europe's most popular songs on the platform.
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LegacyMany critics and fans regard "Carrie" as one of the greatest power ballads of the 80s, and it has stood the test of time as a classic.
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