Carry On
Crosby Lyrics
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You were really gone
A new day, a new way, and new eyes
To see the dawn
Go your way, I'll go mine and
Carry on
The sky is clearing and the night
The sun, he come, the world
To soften up
Rejoice, rejoice, we have no choice but
To carry on
The fortunes of fables are able
To sing the song
Now witness (oh) the quickness with which
We get along
To sing the blues you've got to live the dues
And carry on
Carry on
Love is coming
Love is coming to us all
Where are you going now my love?
Where will you be tomorrow?
Will you bring me happiness?
Will you bring me sorrow?
Oh, the questions of a thousand dreams
What you do and what you see
Lover, can you talk to me?
Girl, when I was on my own
Chasing you down
What was it made you run?
Trying your best just to get around
The questions of a thousand dreams
What you do and what you see
Lover, can you talk to me?
The song "Carry On" by David Crosby is a soulful ballad about moving on after a break-up. The opening lyrics reveal the singer's realization that their partner has left them: "One morning I woke up and I knew/ You were really gone." The rest of the song is a message of encouragement to carry on and find the strength to move forward.
The chorus - "Carry on/ Love is coming/ Love is coming to us all" - is a reminder that there is still love to be found, even after heartbreak. The verses showcase Crosby's talent for poetic imagery, with lines like "The sky is clearing and the night/ Has cried enough" and "To sing the blues you've got to live the tunes." There is a sense of both sadness and hope in the lyrics, evoking the bittersweet feeling of letting go of something you once loved.
The last verse shifts focus to the singer's plea to their former partner: "Girl when I was on my own/ Chasing you down/ What was it made you run?" The questions are open-ended, leaving room for interpretation about why the relationship didn't work out. The overall message of the song, however, is that despite the pain and unanswered questions, life must go on.
Line by Line Meaning
One morning I woke up and I knew You were really gone
I woke up one morning and I immediately realized that you have left me for good.
A new day, a new way, and new eyes To see the dawn.
With each new day, I have to find a new approach to life and a new way of looking at things as I try to move on from your absence.
Go your way, I'll go mine and Carry on
We have to accept that our paths have diverged and we need to continue on our individual journeys without each other.
The sky is clearing and the night Has cried enough The sun, he come, the world To soften up Rejoice, rejoice, we have no choice but To carry on
After a period of darkness and sadness, we must celebrate the return of light and happiness and continue to move forward with our lives.
The fortunes of fables are able To see the dawn Now witness the quickness with which We get along To sing the blues you've got to live the tunes and Carry on
Even fictional characters with tragic stories are able to find hope and see the sunrise. We must recognize how quickly we adapt to new situations and keep on living, even though we may be singing a sad tune.
Carry on Love is coming Love is coming to us all
We should have faith that despite our current setbacks, love will eventually find its way to us all and bring us happiness.
Where are you going now my love? Where will you be tomorrow? Will you bring me happiness? Will you bring me sorrow? Oh, the questions of a thousand dreams What you do and what you see Lover can you talk to me?
I miss you and wonder about your future. Will your decisions and actions bring me joy or pain? I am haunted by countless questions and long for a chance to talk with you.
Girl when I was on my own Chasing you down What was it made you run? Trying your best just to get around. The questions of a thousand dreams What you do and what you see Lover can you talk to me?
When I was alone and trying to win you over, what were the reasons that you refused me? Even when you were avoiding me, what thoughts and desires were driving your actions? I still need to talk to you and find answers to these complex questions.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stephen Stills
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