Caroline (Arlo Parks song)

"Caroline"
Single by Arlo Parks
from the album Collapsed in Sunbeams
ReleasedNovember 23, 2020 (2020-11-23)
GenreContemporary R&B
LabelTransgressive
Arlo Parks singles chronology
"Green Eyes"
(2020) 		"Caroline"
(2020) 		"Hope"
(2021)
Music video
"Caroline" on YouTube

"Caroline" is a song by British singer Arlo Parks. It was the fifth single to be released from her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams (2021).[1]

Background

Caroline debuted to streaming platforms on 23 November 2020, the same day it premiered as Annie Mac's Hottest Record in the World on BBC Radio 1.[2][3] Describing the song, Parks said "’Caroline’ is an exercise in people watching and seeing situations unfold without context, It’s an exploration of how something once full of healthy passion can dissolve in an instant."[4] The song describes a fallout between a couple from the perspective of an onlooker waiting for the bus.[5]

Music video

The music video was released in December 2020.[6]

Critical reception

Molly Rushton from Redbrick described Caroline as "melancholy" and stated that it "captures a tragic energy". Rushton called it "one of the best singles to have come from Parks yet".[5] Robin Murray from Clash also praised the song.[7]

Charts

Chart (2020–2021) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[8] 46
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard)[9] 18
Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 89
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[11] 84
UK Indie (OCC)[12] 35

References

  1. ^ "Arlo Parks Drops New Music Video for "Caroline"". pm studio world wide news. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  2. ^ "Arlo Parks unveils poignant new single "Caroline": Stream". Consequence of Sound. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  3. ^ "Arlo Parks - "Caroline"". Stereogum. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  4. ^ "Listen to Arlo Parks' intimate new song 'Caroline'". NME. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  5. ^ a b "Single Review: Arlo Parks - Caroline | Redbrick Music". Redbrick. 2020-12-13. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  6. ^ Roberts, Christopher. "Arlo Parks Shares Video for "Caroline"". undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  7. ^ "Arlo Parks Shares Beautiful New Song 'Caroline'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 2021-03-15.
  8. ^ "Arlo Parks – Caroline" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  9. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  10. ^ "Schweizer Airplay Charts 09/2021 - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  12. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.