His brand of genuine song writing coupled with his compelling live show, never fails to leave an impression on an audience. He surrounds himself on stage with an array of instrumentation, from loop machines, sequencers, effect pedals, and drums to the acoustic guitar that sits at the heart of his songs. His sound is compared by listeners to such artists as The Cure, Joseph Arthur, and The Honorary Title. His story telling and dead pan humor continue to endear him to audiences of all demographics.
Cary was born and raised in the town of Thousand Oaks, California, the once rural town just north of Los Angeles. He now lives in the mountains just north of Jackson Hole, Wyoming where he spends his time off the road wandering through the alpine forests, snowboarding, and communing with nature.
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Eclipse
Cary Judd Lyrics
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I know it's not nearly enough, I'm so sorry that I said all that stuff
But it hits the ground and it makes that sound, it's heard to the core when you cry out loud
So before you go, I want you to know, I've fallen back to where I was bound to go
So save me before it's too late
Help me to find those old better days
And I'm sorry you had to see me this way
Always start with the end, it's best not to begin, looking for a way to give in
But I get tripped up, I fall apart, this is not where I meant to start
Falling up it's sucking back at my face, the earth looks different looking back from space
And if you knew all of this before, would you be so surprised as I hit the floor?
So save me before it's too late
Help me to find those old better days
And I'm sorry you had to see me this way
I meant to be strong, but life got in my way
The song Eclipse by Cary Judd talks about feeling lost and in despair, wanting someone to save him before it's too late. The opening lines "Before you leave please check in on me, make sure that you can see me breathing" set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer is struggling to keep their head above water. The regretful line "I'm so sorry that I said all that stuff" suggests that the singer has been dealing with a lot of inner turmoil and may have lashed out at those around them as a result. The lines "Falling up it's sucking back at my face, the earth looks different looking back from space" suggest that the singer feels as though they have fallen very far and are struggling to find their way back to the light.
The chorus "So save me before it's too late, Help me to find those old better days" is a plea for help, for someone to come and rescue the singer from their own darkness. The line "I meant to be strong, but life got in my way" speaks to the singer's frustration with themselves and their inability to keep it together. The song ends on a somewhat unresolved note, with the line "And if you knew all of this before, would you be so surprised as I hit the floor?" suggesting that the singer is unsure if anyone really understands the depth of their struggle.
Overall, Eclipse is a song that deals with themes of regret, despair, and the struggle to keep going when everything seems to be falling apart. It speaks to the universal human experience of feeling lost and alone, and the desperate need for connection and understanding from those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Before you leave please check in on me, make sure that you can see me breathing
Before you go, please make sure that I'm still alive and breathing
I know it's not nearly enough, I'm so sorry that I said all that stuff
I realize that I haven't done enough, and I'm sorry for the hurtful things I said
But it hits the ground and it makes that sound, it's heard to the core when you cry out loud
When you cry out loud, the pain goes straight to my heart
So before you go, I want you to know, I've fallen back to where I was bound to go
I need to tell you before you leave that I've gone back to my old ways
Always start with the end, it's best not to begin, looking for a way to give in
It's better to plan ahead and avoid bad situations where you might give up
But I get tripped up, I fall apart, this is not where I meant to start
Despite my intentions, I often get sidetracked and things fall apart
Falling up it's sucking back at my face, the earth looks different looking back from space
Even when I try to rise, life seems to push me back down, and it's hard to see things clearly from this perspective
And if you knew all of this before, would you be so surprised as I hit the floor?
If you had known about my struggles before, would my struggles still come as a surprise to you?
So save me before it's too late
Help me to find those old better days
And I'm sorry you had to see me this way
I meant to be strong, but life got in my way
I need your help to get back to better days, and I'm sorry for the burden I've placed on you. I wanted to be strong, but life has been difficult.
Contributed by Callie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.