Carry On Wayward Son
AC-Rock Lyrics
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For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
I hear the voices when I'm dreamin', I can hear them say
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Masquerading as a man with a reason
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Carry on, you will always remember
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Now your life's no longer empty
Surely heaven waits for you
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
The lyrics of AC-Rock's "Carry On Wayward Son" present an encouraging message to listeners, telling them to persevere through life's difficulties and struggles. The song speaks to a sense of restlessness and confusion that many people experience while trying to find their way in the world. The opening lines, "Carry on my wayward son, for there'll be peace when you are done," remind listeners to persevere through life's challenges by focusing on the ultimate goal of peace and fulfillment.
The second stanza speaks to the experience of feeling lost and disconnected, and the frustration of being unable to find a clear path forward. The line "Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man, though my mind could think I still was a mad man," drives home the difficulty of navigating the complexities of life.
The chorus returns with its uplifting message, urging listeners to push through the difficulties and find peace at the end of the road. The final lines, "Now your life's no longer empty, surely heaven waits for you," offer a sense of hope and light at the end of the tunnel.
Overall, "Carry On Wayward Son" is a powerful and moving piece of music that speaks to the challenges and struggles we all face in our lives. It is a call to keep pushing forward and never give up, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Carry on my wayward son,
Don't give up, keep going on your journey.
For there'll be peace when you are done
When you accomplish your goals, you can finally rest in peace.
Lay your weary head to rest
Take a break, relax from all the hard work.
Don't you cry no more
Don't be sad, things will get better.
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
I climbed out of a chaotic situation.
Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion
Just to see through the lies that were blocking my view.
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
I was getting closer to my goals, but I went too far and lost my way.
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man
Even though I could see what was happening, I was still ignorant to the reality of the situation.
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
Even though I could reason with my thoughts, my actions were irrational.
I hear the voices when I'm dreamin', I can hear them say
I hear my subconscious telling me what I need to do.
Masquerading as a man with a reason
Trying to act like I know what I'm doing even though I don't.
My charade is the event of the season
My fake persona is really popular and admired.
And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know
If I say I'm wise, it just shows how much I still have to learn.
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Navigating through a difficult time emotionally.
Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
I feel lost and unsure of which direction to go.
I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say
Trying to make a good life for myself, but my subconscious is trying to tell me something different.
Carry on, you will always remember
Keep going and make memories that will last forever.
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Continuing on this journey will bring me more beauty and happiness.
Now your life's no longer empty
After all the hard work, your life is now fulfilling.
Surely heaven waits for you
Now that you have achieved your goals, you will be rewarded for your hard work and perseverance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kerry Livgren
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