The innocence is gone
Carola · Much more [1990]
Why do we live and die?
Why does love make us cry?
We wanted all the answers
We were younger then
We thought we could change the world
Hand in hand
I can remember when
We made sand turn to stone
And built our castles high
Time and tears have torn us down
I'm afraid to face the future
Hold me now
Where do we go from here?
After all the innocence is gone
(After all the tears)
It takes courage to believe
Love will last forever
Dreams die along the way
But together we are strong
I need you now to carry on
Why does time move so fast
We've got to make each moment last
We only get one lifetime
Everyday we're born again
We've got to learn to care again
Hold me now
I don't want to live without you
After all the innocence is gone...
You and I can fly again
Chasing down the rainbow's end
In the frozen hour of the darkest night
We can find the light
After all the innocence is gone...
Why does love make us cry?
We wanted all the answers
We were younger then
We thought we could change the world
Hand in hand
I can remember when
We made sand turn to stone
And built our castles high
Time and tears have torn us down
I'm afraid to face the future
Hold me now
Where do we go from here?
After all the innocence is gone
(After all the tears)
It takes courage to believe
Love will last forever
Dreams die along the way
But together we are strong
I need you now to carry on
Why does time move so fast
We've got to make each moment last
We only get one lifetime
Everyday we're born again
We've got to learn to care again
Hold me now
I don't want to live without you
After all the innocence is gone...
You and I can fly again
Chasing down the rainbow's end
In the frozen hour of the darkest night
We can find the light
After all the innocence is gone...
The Innocence Is Gone
Carola's 1990 single "The Innocence Is Gone" stands as a defining moment in her career, blending pop sensibilities with the emotional depth characteristic of her Swedish work. Recorded for the album "Much More," the track showcases her distinctive vocal style and songwriting ability, capturing themes of loss and maturity that resonated deeply with her audience. Released during a pivotal era in her discography, the song exemplifies her transition into a mature artistic voice while maintaining the melodic hooks that made her a staple of Swedish radio. As a key recording from this period, it remains a significant part of her catalog, reflecting the cultural and musical landscape of early 1990s Sweden.