“I threw a wish in the well
Don’t ask me, I’ll never tell
♪ I looked to you as it fell ♪
And now you’re in my way
I trade my soul for a wish
Pennies and dimes for a kiss
I wasn’t looking for this
But now you’re in my way”
If you’re a regular tiktok user, you’re no stranger to the lyrics, and some of you can even sing along as you read them. This household song is from B.C. singer Carly Rae Jepsen.
As a singer who debuted in a reality TV variety show competition, Carly has distinctive qualities, and she has demonstrated excellent stress tolerance, and in 2007, in the “Canadian Idol“, she managed to win the public’s recognition and love with her third-place finish. According to her, it was her high school drama teacher who convinced her to audition for Canadian Idol. In the audition, she sang her original song “Sweet Talker”. In the competition, she came in third place, and looking back, she thinks that was for the best. Surprisingly, her talent was also spotted by another famous Canadian singer, Justin Bieber, and for a time she was tapped and nurtured by him. By that time, Justin Bieber was already a household name, and such an opportunity was undoubtedly rare and valuable for Carly. In the summer of 2011, Carly recorded material for her second studio album with Josh Ramsay, Ryan Stewart and Tavish Crowe. The song “Call Me Maybe” was released in September 2011, which Crowe co-wrote with her. The song was promoted by Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber. Upon its release, “Call Me Maybe” reached number one on the Canadian Hot 100 singles chart, making Carly the fourth Canadian artist to top the chart. In the U.S., the single spent nine weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and was named the “Song of the Summer” by Billboard magazine. It was also the best-selling single of 2012 worldwide, topping the charts in 19 countries, including the UK, where it was the second best-selling single of the year.
From 2015 to 2019, Carly’s music career continued to grow as she released a string of music and toured around the world. This period of hard work and perseverance has laid a solid foundation for her success. Her unique style of music and her songs are full of energy and infectious energy and are loved by her listeners.
At this time from his debut to the burst of popularity in just four years, four years to say long is not long, to say short is not short, but only she knows, these four years of accumulation, precipitation and hard work in exchange for her success. This success belongs only to herself. In this four-year journey, Carly Rae Yepsen is not only a singer, but also a person who is brave enough to pursue her dreams relentlessly. Her musical talent and resilience have earned her the love and respect of countless people. Whether on the stage of the Canadian Idol competition or on the music stage where “Call Me Maybe” has taken the world by storm, Carly has demonstrated her unique charm and strength.
In the future, you and I are looking forward to more great works and wonderful performances from Carly Rae Yepsen, because Carly Rae Yepsen is the queen who writes her own legends with her music.