Caroline
Farewell Serenade: Barry Manilow's Poignant Reflection on Love's Departure
Lyrics
Said she was leavin', the rent's too high
Said she was leaving due to high rent costs.
She's thought it out and it's over
She has thought about it thoroughly and has decided to end the relationship.
Said it don't matter, said she'll get by
Expressing that it doesn't matter, she believes she will manage on her own.
Got something to gather near Dover
She has something to gather, possibly belongings, near Dover.
Caroline, in all my life
Addressing the person named Caroline.
I never fell for anyone like you
Expressing a unique and intense attraction to Caroline.
Caroline in all that time
Reiterating the significance of Caroline in the speaker's life.
I thought you would never go
Initial disbelief that Caroline would leave.
Away from me again
Expressing a longing for Caroline not to leave again.
Said it was done with, she's paid her dues
Stating that Caroline considers the relationship finished and has paid her dues.
She's tired of tryin' it my way
Caroline is tired of trying things the speaker's way.
Said there's a note for me on the door
There's a note on the door from Caroline.
Leavin' a key and a week's pay
Caroline is leaving a key and a week's pay.
Caroline in all my life
Repeating the deep emotional connection with Caroline.
I never fell for anyone like you
Reiterating the unique impact Caroline has had on the speaker.
Don't you hear me cryin'?
An emotional expression, possibly indicating sadness or distress.
Caroline in all that time
Highlighting Caroline's continued significance in the speaker's life.
I thought you would never go
Initial disbelief that Caroline would go away.
Away from me again caroline
Repeating the plea for Caroline not to leave.
Sweet sweet, Caroline oh my, Caroline
Endearing expressions towards Caroline.
Woah woah, Caroline
Repeating the endearing expressions.
"So then you're born and so then you die"
Quoting a statement about the cycle of life and death.
He said looking over my shoulder
Someone is advising or commenting while looking over the speaker's shoulder.
It doesn't matter much what I do
Expressing a sense of indifference about the speaker's actions.
Wise men and fools just get older
Reflecting on the inevitability of aging for both wise men and fools.
Caroline in all my life
Repeating the emotional connection with Caroline.
I never fell for anyone like you
Reiterating the intensity of the speaker's feelings for Caroline.
Don't you hear me cryin'?
Repeating the emotional cry, possibly indicating distress or sadness.
Caroline in all that time
Emphasizing Caroline's ongoing significance.
I thought you would never go
Reiterating disbelief that Caroline would leave again.
Away from me again don't you hear me cryin'?
Repeating the emotional cry, indicating the impact of Caroline's departure.
Caroline in all my life
Restating the profound connection with Caroline throughout the speaker's life.
I never fell for anyone like you
Reiterating the uniqueness of the speaker's feelings for Caroline.
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