Carnival Girl

Kardinal Offishall, Texas

About Carnival Girl

"Carnival Girl" is a song by Scottish band Texas featuring Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall. The single was released on 6 October 2003 and was the first to be taken from their seventh studio album Careful What You Wish For. It reached number nine on the UK Singles Chart and became a top-twenty hit in Denmark and Spain.


Year:
2007
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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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Kardinal Offishall

Jason D. Harrow (born May 12, 1976), better known by his stage name Kardinal Offishall ( /kɑrdɨˈnæl oʊfɨˈʃæl/), is a Canadian rapper and record producer. Often credited as Canada's "hip hop ambassador", he is considered one of the country's best hip hop producers, and is best known for his distinctive reggae and dancehall-influenced style of hip hop. more »

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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".
Chart Performance
The 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.
Influences and Style
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Reception
While some critics praised the departure from the band's signature rock sound, others were less receptive, resulting in mixed reviews for the song.
Kardinal Offishall's Contribution
The 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.
Impact on Texas's Career
Despite 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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