I got magic in my head, magic up my nose
magic coming out my fingers, magic crying out my eyes
I've got magic everywhere I fucking look
I can't fight it either, I wish I could

Step foot down
Hold him to the ground
Whine though he may, you've got some bills to pay
It's all I've ever known it's everything until I say so, you say "so say so."

Okay, I've got lots of friends
In rather dry places
I've got lots of pills in my pocket
If you want some, I'd like to share
With you and everyone that you care about

But I don't know what to do for you?
Do you care
I don't know what's best for you

Sick and dying
I've been spending all my time
Sleeping of conscious debts
And licking bags clean of everything I love
And anything I can carry around
I'm a restless rat
Strun up and burnt out
Losing my fur to the wind
Catching looks from baby, white mice
Bastards in a black weeping vice

But sometimes, the sunlight
It just won't let me cry
When leaves tickle my arms I can't help but let my mouth sing
Sing out words of trust
In a language I still don't comprehend
What does meaning mend in the end?

I don't know what to do for you
I don't know what's best for you
I don't know what to do for you
I don't know what's best for you

But sometimes, the sunlight
It just won't let me cry
When leaves tickle my arms I can't help but let my mouth sing
Sing out words of trust
In a language I still don't comprehend
What does meaning mend in the end?
In the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Carry Around" by Annuals speak of the feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to control the magic that is ever-present in the singer's life. They describe themselves as having magic everywhere, from their head to their eyes, fingers, and even their nose. Despite this, they cannot fight it, which they wish they could. The second stanza speaks of the singer's need to make a living, even if it means holding someone down. They have lots of friends but also have lots of pills that they are willing to share. However, they do not know what to do to truly help someone in need.

The third stanza describes the singer's physical and emotional state. They are sick and dying, spending their time sleeping off debts and trying to find comfort in the things they love and can carry around. They see themselves as a "restless rat," burnt out from their experiences but still trying to hold on. However, there are moments of hope where the sunlight makes them feel like singing and trusting in the world around them. Despite this, they still question the meaning of it all and what it truly accomplishes. The repetition of "I don't know what to do for you" and "I don't know what's best for you" suggests a feeling of helplessness and a lack of control over their own life and the lives of those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

I got magic in my head, magic up my nose magic coming out my fingers, magic crying out my eyes I've got magic everywhere I fucking look I can't fight it either, I wish I could
I feel overwhelmed and consumed by a powerful force that I can't control, it's like magic that permeates every part of my being and I sometimes wish I could break free from it

Step foot down Hold him to the ground Whine though he may, you've got some bills to pay It's all I've ever known it's everything until I say so, you say "so say so."
Life is demanding and sometimes we have to be tough to get by, asserting our authority and making sure we take care of our responsibilities even if it means being heavy-handed or unsympathetic

Okay, I've got lots of friends In rather dry places I've got lots of pills in my pocket If you want some, I'd like to share With you and everyone that you care about But I don't know what to do for you? Do you care I don't know what's best for you
I may have resources and connections, but at times it feels like my efforts to help are futile, it's hard to know what others really need and if they even care about what I have to offer

Sick and dying I've been spending all my time Sleeping of conscious debts And licking bags clean of everything I love And anything I can carry around I'm a restless rat Strun up and burnt out Losing my fur to the wind Catching looks from baby, white mice Bastards in a black weeping vice
I've been struggling with my health and my emotional well-being, trying to escape from my problems by numbing myself and indulging in things that give me pleasure, even if it's only temporary relief, I feel like a hopeless and helpless creature caught in a cycle of pain and addiction

But sometimes, the sunlight It just won't let me cry When leaves tickle my arms I can't help but let my mouth sing Sing out words of trust In a language I still don't comprehend What does meaning mend in the end?
Despite my struggles and confusion, I sometimes find moments of joy and wonder in the simple things around me like nature, and it gives me a glimmer of hope that maybe there is a higher purpose to all of this, even if I don't fully understand it

I don't know what to do for you I don't know what's best for you I don't know what to do for you I don't know what's best for you
I am still at a loss on how to help others and feel like I am not equipped to make decisions for them, I'm still searching for a way to be of real service to those who need it most

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ADAM TYLER BAKER

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Comments from YouTube:

Yvette_Eighty_Nine

10y↑10

Oh man I seen these guys in '08 when they opened up for Minus The Bear, they were so good live and I haven't stop listening since! =)

charliemeyergibbs

same saw em in Chicago. awesome guys

Christopher Kymberly Poett

+zombiemashers my same story ! They rock

James Dean

I've seen Minus the Bear, but Annuals didn't open for them... that would've been awesome!

Katherine Hoke

15y

Great video, all the colors are amazing. i love these guys there from where i live so im lucky they come around here alot i saw them live a month ago with minus the bear and also sylvie an amazing canadian band that is definitley worth checking out. by the way good call on wild sweet orange they're amazing i havent heard of the winter sounds though but i'll be sure to check them out

Savannah Pryfogle

15y

I just saw them tonight at the museum and it was magical. Just like this video! I love their music so much! And they sound even more amazing live!!! I still can't believe Adam Baker went to my school. I hope they come back here soon since they are originally from nc.

TheJabberwock

12y↑1

Still an amazing track!

charliemeyergibbs

7y↑1

been forever since I've heard this song. saw em up in Chicago at the metro. badass show!!!

dead chic

11y

a track as timeless as the 80's

Sarah Spence

15y

i love anna :) she just makes the band. i love this song! i must have been a lot of fun to produce this video :)

Davis Omido

16y

yeah this band is sweet. Also check out Wild Sweet Orange and The Winter Sounds if you havn't already. The winter sounds is the best band no one knows about and I'm trying to spread the word. You won't regret buying their album

rymSpike

13y

I GOT MAGIC IN MY HEAD, MAGIC UP MY NOSE!!!!

Adam Tomkinson

16y

Lovely stuff.

Галина Тучина

I like all Annuals" songs!

Tatjana B

16y

cool song! nice video! :)

Matthew Campbell

14y

I want to play in this yard!

Chance Sanford

14y

the annuals are a pretty good band actually, extremely underground from Raleigh NC about 30 miles south of where I live. Respond if you like guys, guys.

Jacob

10y

Awesome!

Paul Cooke

13y

reminds me a bit of Ooberman meets The Flaming Lips...("Yoshimi battles the pink robots" era)

Avery Calhoun

the vocals are what do it

GuyWhoStoleYourGF

13y

music roulette on youtube brought me here...never heard of these guys before. video was well produced, music is catchy in a quirky kinda way, vocals were kind of whiny tho. not bad, but not great. next!

emilyunderscoremarie

9y↑2

to the person from 4 years ago who said this song was uninspiring and boring...."i dont know what to do for you"

Cr125rmxr

14y

@amnuty also I find this really funny too! Striker is a real fanboy here, I gotta give it to him he's slugging this one out round for round. But Striker let me hint you in on one paramount rule of the internet.. DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS! We will haggle you until you just give up... btw you're still a crying little emo hahaha

ChillPill365

Whatever happened to Mike Robinson?

r3dfella

12y

these lads from chapel hill?

Sean McConnell

13y↑1

@Cr125rmxr Nothing more hipster than listening to music you dont like just so you can insult it on the internet.

ACorgiDog

is this lazytown?

annieis0kay

15y

cracktastic

vissey

13y

@rymSpike LOL!

JTO

Zach my uncle

Cr125rmxr

14y

@amnuty yeah and a sneezing panda has more views than all of us combined. Look you two girls can prance around and because you think you've "won" something, but the bottom line is this song or any other one the annuals puts out has no musical balls to it and they are all goddamn boring. There isn't a single bit of awesome to any song. Look up ronald jenkees, now that guy can f'king rock. He by himself puts the whole band of the annuals to shame.

b3tt4fi5h

14y

@Cr125rmxr @StrikerInTheSky LOL

StrikerInTheSky

14y

@Cr125rmxr You claim to be a dj? That is art ,so you must where chic pants then too? Come back to the video when you figure out how to pwn in an argument. Do you want your change? Because you just got robbed in this argument.

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