When lights go 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?
That this might be our last goodbye
Carrie
Carrie
Things they change my friend, whoa oh
Carrie
Carrie
Maybe we'll meet again
Somewhere, again

I read your mind with no intentions
Of being unkind, I wish I could explain
It all takes time
Whole lot of patience
If it's a crime, how come I feel no pain?

Can't you see it in my eyes?
That this might be our last goodbye
(Oh ho ho)
Carrie
Carrie
Oh, things they change my friend
Whoa oh
Carrie
Carrie
Maybe we'll meet again

Oh
Can't you see it in my eyes?
That this might be our last goodbye
(Oh ho ho)
Oh
Carrie
Carrie
Oh, things they change
Carrie, Carrie, Carrie (Oh ho ho)
Carrie
Carrie
Maybe we'll meet again
Oh, somewhere again

When lights go down


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  • +3
    General Comment
    This is one of the saddest songs ever. Still, it's so beautiful, with smoky vocals. Sometimes one of my friends used to sing this to me because my name is Carrie. Good times.
    goddesscarolineon June 22, 2006   Link
  • +2
    General Comment
    This was one of my all-time 80s rock songs. Europe was such a wonderful group and the lyrics and music are excellent. I've always thought the lyrics almost had a science fiction tint at the end with the "I read your mind with no intentions of being unikind...I wish I could explain. It all takes time and a whole lot of patience. If It's a crime, how come I feel no pain." Very interesting. One of my top five fav songs of the 80s, and definately of all time.
    SongMeaningson May 29, 2002   Link
  • +2
    General Comment
    it's about letting go, and how it's hard without hurting the other person
    sazbo-19on September 17, 2004   Link
  • +2
    General Comment
    Its about how hard it is to say goodbye, but also being optimistic about the future "maybe we'll meet ... again.... somewhere.... again".... Meaning it's over but maybe it doesn't have to be over forever. This song is a definite classic that will live on forever!
    SpiritOfTheUnderdogon June 30, 2005   Link
  • +1
    General Comment
    when i was a kid, probably 4 or 5 i loved this band...even years later, i still play the album i made my mum buy for me when i was 10...
    Kezon July 23, 2002   Link
  • +1
    My Interpretation
    I believe this song is referring to someone overdosing. "We've been through this before" , "can't you see it in my eyes that this might be our last goodbye" and "If it's a crime, how come I feel no pain" being the lyrics that made me come to that conclusion. Love this song. Was always one of my favorites.
    MelandAngon January 07, 2017   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    When I was younger, I wanted my name to be Carrie. Europe is my favorite band of all time, and this is one my favorite songs. I miss Europe.
    txteacheron October 10, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    Wow. I just heard this song for the first time, and it is really intense. I think the meaning is clear...although I think the line about mind-reading bears further examination. I think he's saying that he can see a train wreck coming, that's just my opinion. The emotion in this song is overwhelming...wow...really sad. But he knows he has to leave her.
    Bodesteron October 12, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    yes i still remember the first time i heard Carrie i was so drawn in to it made me wish i was Carrie then and i have to say to hear this song live wow....
    flamegirlon July 01, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment
    This is one of the most beautiful ballads that I have ever heard.
    mindielee74on July 01, 2005   Link

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