Carry On
Crosby Stills Nash (& Young) Lyrics
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And everything will fall in place
I find these days it looks harder than seems
The most important thing is to
Let nothing dim the lights down on you this time
And be unwilling to settle for less
Unless you wanna take a minute to reflect for just one day
It's what I heard them say
While the world was turning upside down
And I'm a believer in proving them wrong
While the world is turning inside out
Forever and always
We carry on to carry on we carry on
While the world around you is spinning around and around
It's a moment of truth I left a vacancy
In a picture you can illustrate
Something where's there's no
Limits in a scene
Stop and take a look around to find someone to be with you this time
So far I just can't see how much more can we take to reflect for
Just one day
It's what I heard them say
What have you done to prove it to me now
While the world was turning upside down
And I'm a believer in proving them wrong
While the world was turning inside out
Forever and always
We carry on to carry on we carry on
While the world around you is spinning around while we carry on
I love the way you carry on
And not here to stay
I'm just tired of falling and it seems all I do
What have you done to prove it to me now
While the world was turning upside down
And I'm a believer in proving them wrong
While the world was turning inside out
Forever and always
We carry on to carry on to carry on
While the world around you is spinning around
But I love the way you carry on
And not here to stay
The first verse of Crosby Stills Nash & Young's song "Carry On" speaks to the adversity and naysayers that accompany a strong desire for change. The lyrics suggest that despite being told he can't achieve his goals, the singer hits ignore and carries on. He is flying, living his best life, without the weight of others' inhibitions, their carry on.
The second verse speaks to the singer's self-sufficiency and his reluctance to work with anyone else. He's been burned before, and he prefers to work alone. He suggests that life is difficult, and it's hard to find sunshine on dark days. He also makes a reference to Kid Cudi, a musical collaborator, with the line "On this day and night, you know Kid Cudi." Toward the end of the verse, the singer says that he's just getting started, leaving room for growth, ambitions, and more music.
Overall, the lyrics can be seen as empowering, as they encourage us to ignore naysayers and to carry on with our goals, even if it means working alone.
Line by Line Meaning
What we on
What are we doing?
They told me that it can't be done
They said that it's impossible
I hit ignore and carry on
I ignore the negative and move forward
I'm fly without the carry on
I feel free and unencumbered by baggage or unnecessary things
I don't need no travel buddy
I don't require anyone's assistance or company
I don't work with no understudy
I don't have a backup or anyone to take my place
Dark Clouds you know it's never sunny
The situation is always unpleasant or unfavorable
On this day and night you know Kid Cudi
This is what Kid Cudi experiences
Ambush you know the jumpy
I'm alert and prepared for unexpected attacks
Do Rhodes/roads like my names Dusty
I navigate through life with ease and familiarity
They on the ropes, I ain't talking bungee
They are struggling and close to giving up, but I'm not afraid of taking risks
Them man are clowns and they looking Kursty
Those people are foolish and appear ridiculously dumb
I dropped 7 songs that's a Ye album
I produced seven tracks equivalent to an album by Kanye West
Why does my love, bring the hate out em'
People become resentful or hostile because of my affection or kindness toward them
Don't take it personal that's their problem
It's not my responsibility to fix their emotional reactions toward me
See me in person, wouldn't dare block him
When they encounter me face-to-face, they would not attempt to hinder my progress
"Money Moves" no red bottoms
I'm making progress and achieving success without flashy or expensive possessions
On a move I still red dot em'
I remain a target even when I'm on the move
I show signs of not stopping
I exhibit traits of perseverance and determination
Fly like the Hobb Goblin
I soar and move swiftly like a fantastical character
Ditch the luggage at baggage claim
I dispose of unnecessary baggage or distractions
They claim they real but they really ain't
They assert their genuineness, but they are not authentic
I ain't never rode no coat-tail
I've never benefitted from someone else's success or popularity
Rather make the sales
I'm focused on generating revenue and achieving success
But I aint have to take that path
I reached this point without following traditional or expected routes
I always knew how to graft
I always had the skills and work ethic to succeed
Grew trees with my
I cultivated my own success
Then I put it in to rap
I channeled that success into my music
They say he don't know how to act
They criticize me for not conforming to societal norms or expectations
Battles like its smack
I face challenges and obstacles with the same intensity as a wrestling match
I carry on on my marathon
I persist and continue in my long-term goals like running a marathon
Watch a run a lap
Observe me as I continue making progress
Missy, get ya, get ya freaky on
Missy Elliott gets her creativity flowing
Dream chase get your meek on
Pursue your goals with the same drive as rapper Meek Mill
Blood suckers, watch em leach on
Avoid people who drain your energy or resources
Two one on each arm
I have two women on each arm
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Nemet
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