Carry On
Derrick Ryan Lyrics
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I'm not thinking straight
My only friends are the walls
Around me
Had too much to drink
This liquor in my veins
Burns me up when I feel like drowning
I'm fighting to cope
With whatever might come next
I'm flying to fall
These broken wings might not be fixed
No I can't sleep where are you now
No I can't keep my feet on the ground
Cause I'm fighting to keep my head
Above water
Oh my father
If these waves crash down
And I can't be strong
I want you to carry on
Want you want you
I want you to carry on
Don't see no angel sitting on my shoulder
But I'll be damned if the devil isn't on my back
Yeah I really wanna go to heaven
But I'm sick of fighting this depression
I don't think that I can stand the pressure
I'm barely hanging on
I'm fighting
To keep my head above waterOh my father if these waves crash down
And I can't be strong
I want you to carry on
Want you want you
I want you to carry on
If these waves crash down
And I can't be strong
I want you to carry on
The lyrics of "Carry On" by Derrick Ryan convey a sense of desperation and struggle. The singer is clearly dealing with some personal demons, likely related to alcohol and depression, and is torn between hopelessness and a desire for someone to be there for them. References to drowning and broken wings suggest the singer's feeling of being overwhelmed, possibly in a state of crisis.
The line "My only friends are the walls around me" highlights the singer's isolation, casting the walls not as a source of comfort, but as a symbol of their aloneness. The language of fighting and struggling appears throughout, as the singer is trying to cope with and overcome their personal demons. However, they also express a sense of hopelessness, questioning whether they can "be strong" and stating they can barely hang on. The repeated refrain of "I want you to carry on" suggests that the singer is searching for someone to support them and help them through their struggles, acknowledging that they can't do it alone.
Overall, "Carry On" is a poignant appeal for help and support in the face of mental health struggles. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and isolation, as well as a desire for connection and support. While the specifics of the singer's struggles are left somewhat ambiguous, the song's themes of mental health and resilience are relatable and important for many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a little late and
The timing is not ideal, and
I'm not thinking straight
I am unable to think clearly
My only friends are the walls
The only companions I have are the walls
Around me
that surround me.
Had too much to drink
I consumed an excessive amount of alcohol
This liquor in my veins
The alcohol is affecting my bloodstream
Burns me up when
It intensifies my feelings when
I feel like drowning
I experience the sensation of drowning
I'm fighting to cope
I am struggling to deal with
With whatever might come next
Whatever happens next
I'm flying to fall
I am poised to fail
These broken wings might not be fixed
The damages sustained cannot be repaired
No I can't sleep where are you now
I am unable to sleep, where are you currently?
No I can't keep my feet on the ground
I am unable to stay grounded
Cause I'm fighting to keep my head
I am struggling to keep my thoughts and emotions
Above water
from drowning
Oh my father
Dear Lord,
If these waves crash down
If these challenges become too overwhelming,
And I can't be strong
And I am unable to be resilient,
I want you to carry on
I implore for you to persevere
Want you want you
Please, I beg you,
Don't see no angel sitting on my shoulder
I have no one to rely on
But I'll be damned if the devil isn't on my back
But I am sure that the negative influence is present
Yeah I really wanna go to heaven
I have a strong desire to reach heaven
But I'm sick of fighting this depression
However, I am exhausted from battling this depression
I don't think that I can stand the pressure
I am uncertain if I can bear the weight of the situation
I'm barely hanging on
I am barely holding on
If these waves crash down
If these challenges become too overwhelming,
And I can't be strong
And I am unable to be resilient,
I want you to carry on
I implore for you to persevere
Want you want you
Please, I beg you,
If these waves crash down
If these challenges become too overwhelming,
And I can't be strong
And I am unable to be resilient,
I want you to carry on
I implore for you to persevere
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: DERRICK RYAN CORRELL
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