While Europe is known for heavy riffs, "Carrie" highlighted their ability to craft emotional melodies. : Written by Joey Tempest and Mic Michaeli.
: Solidified Europe as more than just a "one-hit wonder" following the success of the title track. Europe - Carrie (Official Video)
: Driven by a soaring synthesizer melody and a powerful vocal performance. While Europe is known for heavy riffs, "Carrie"
: Depicts the end of a relationship and the difficulty of saying goodbye. Europe - Carrie (Official Video)