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Joni Mitchell Carey Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.83/10 [12 votes]Album: Blue / Original Release Date: 1971-06Genre: PopSong Duration: 3 min 02 sec
JONI MITCHELL
- Carey Lyrics / with translationsThe wind is in from Africa
Last night I couldn't sleep
Oh, you know it sure is hard to leave here Carey
But it's really not my home
My fingernails are filthy, I got beach tar on my feet
And I miss my clean white linen and my fancy French cologne
Oh Carey get out your cane
And I'll put on some silver
Oh you're a mean old Daddy, but I like you fine
Come on down to the Mermaid Cafe and I will buy you a bottle of wine
And we'll laugh and toast to nothing and smash our empty glasses down
Let's have a round for these freaks and these soldiers
A round for these friends of mine
Let's have another round for the bright red devil
Who keeps me in this tourist town
Come on, Carey, get out your cane
I'll put on some silver
Oh you're a mean old Daddy, but I like you
Maybe I'll go to Amsterdam
Or maybe I'll go to Rome
And rent me a grand piano and put some flowers 'round my room
But let's not talk about fare-thee-welIs now
The night is a starry dome.
And they're playin' that scratchy rock and roll
Beneath the Matala moon
Come on, Carey, get out your cane
And I'll put on some silver
You're a mean old Daddy, but I like you
The wind is in from Africa
Last night I couldn't sleep
Oh, you know it sure is hard to leave here
But, it's really not my home
Maybe it's been too long a time
Since I was scramblin' down in the street
Now they got me used to that clean white linen
And that fancy French cologne
Oh Carey, get out your cane
I'll put on my finest silver
We'll go to the Mermaid Cafe
Have fun tonight
I said, Oh, you're a mean old Daddy, but you're out of sight
Last night I couldn't sleep
Oh, you know it sure is hard to leave here Carey
But it's really not my home
My fingernails are filthy, I got beach tar on my feet
And I miss my clean white linen and my fancy French cologne
Oh Carey get out your cane
And I'll put on some silver
Oh you're a mean old Daddy, but I like you fine
Come on down to the Mermaid Cafe and I will buy you a bottle of wine
And we'll laugh and toast to nothing and smash our empty glasses down
Let's have a round for these freaks and these soldiers
A round for these friends of mine
Let's have another round for the bright red devil
Who keeps me in this tourist town
Come on, Carey, get out your cane
I'll put on some silver
Oh you're a mean old Daddy, but I like you
Maybe I'll go to Amsterdam
And rent me a grand piano and put some flowers 'round my room
But let's not talk about fare-thee-welIs now
The night is a starry dome.
And they're playin' that scratchy rock and roll
Beneath the Matala moon
Come on, Carey, get out your cane
And I'll put on some silver
You're a mean old Daddy, but I like you
The wind is in from Africa
Last night I couldn't sleep
Oh, you know it sure is hard to leave here
But, it's really not my home
Maybe it's been too long a time
Since I was scramblin' down in the street
Now they got me used to that clean white linen
And that fancy French cologne
Oh Carey, get out your cane
I'll put on my finest silver
We'll go to the Mermaid Cafe
Have fun tonight
I said, Oh, you're a mean old Daddy, but you're out of sight
Facts about Carey
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Carey is written and performed by Joni Mitchell.
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It is first released on June 01, 1971 as part of Joni Mitchell's album "Blue" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, the song 'Carey' by Joni Mitchell examines how people who want to break free from their chains feel torn between their need for liberation and their attachment to what they know. The lyrics show a deep desire for exploration and new encounters yet show that the person remains fixed to their established patterns. The song 'Carey' uses its main character to show how people want to remain in their safe zone but also feel drawn to explore what lies beyond their current knowledge. The lyrics of Carey express love feelings and nostalgic memories and happy moments and thoughtful contemplation and exploratory experiences. The song emphasizes how people need to connect with their home base while establishing friendships and discovering new things and finding ways to break free. The lyrics contain some mature themes and references to adult activities, such as drinking wine and a hint of nostalgia for a more glamorous lifestyle. The content does not contain explicit language or sexual scenes, but parents should help younger viewers understand the themes presented.
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Carey falls under the genre Pop.
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Carey song length is 3 minutes and 02 seconds.
Who wrote Carey lyrics?
Carey is written and performed by Joni Mitchell.
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When was Carey released?
It is first released on June 01, 1971 as part of Joni Mitchell's album "Blue" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Carey lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, the song 'Carey' by Joni Mitchell examines how people who want to break free from their chains feel torn between their need for liberation and their attachment to what they know. The lyrics show a deep desire for exploration and new encounters yet show that the person remains fixed to their established patterns. The song 'Carey' uses its main character to show how people want to remain in their safe zone but also feel drawn to explore what lies beyond their current knowledge. The lyrics of Carey express love feelings and nostalgic memories and happy moments and thoughtful contemplation and exploratory experiences. The song emphasizes how people need to connect with their home base while establishing friendships and discovering new things and finding ways to break free. The lyrics contain some mature themes and references to adult activities, such as drinking wine and a hint of nostalgia for a more glamorous lifestyle. The content does not contain explicit language or sexual scenes, but parents should help younger viewers understand the themes presented.
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Which genre is Carey?
Carey falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Carey?
Carey song length is 3 minutes and 02 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Joni Mitchell
Record Label(s): 1971 Warner Bros
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