After breaking up with his girlfriend, moving out of his house, and joining a 12-step program for addiction, Ebert began work on a story about a messianic figure named Edward Sharpe. According to Ebert, Sharpe "was sent down to Earth to kinda heal and save mankind ... but he kept getting distracted by girls and falling in love." Ebert later met singer Jade Castrinos in Los Angeles, California, United States. In the summer of 2009, as Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Ebert and Castrinos toured the country with a group of fellow musicians in a big white school bus.
Its song "Home" was voted number 15 on the Australian Triple J Hottest 100's 2009 countdown, the largest music poll in the world.
Members:
Alex Ebert – vocals, guitar, percussion, piano
Jade Castrinos – vocals, guitar (Past member 2009-2013)
Nico Aglietti – guitar, synthesizer, keyboards, vocals
Stewart Cole – trumpet, percussion, keyboards, tenor ukulele, vocals
Tay Strathairn – piano, vocals
Aaron Older – bass, vocals, banjo, percussion
Josh Collazo – drums, percussion, vocals
Orpheo McCord – percussion, vocals
Nora Kirkpatrick – accordion, vocals
Christian Letts – guitar, vocals
Additional personnel:
Chris Richard – vocals, percussion
Anna Bulbrook – violin, vocals
Aaron Embry – keyboards, piano, vocals
Tyler James – piano, vocals
Ryan Richter – guitar, lap steel, vocals
Michael Farfel – announcer, management
Carries On
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Lyrics
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Carries on
One touch, one touch
Carries on
One look, one look
Carries on
[Chorus]
When can you give me, when can you give me
Touch me
Can you give me, oh can you give me
Love me
Come and give me, oh can you give me some
Of the gift that carries on
One word, one word
Carries on
One smile, one smile
Carries on
One love, one love
Carries on
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics in Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros' song "Carries On" seem to revolve around the theme of one-ness, with the repetition of phrases like "one love", "one touch", and "one look". The lyrics suggest that this idea of oneness is powerful and enduring, as it "carries on" and is the source of the "gift" that the singer is seeking. The chorus asks for these gifts of touch, love, and smile, which seem to all be connected to the idea of oneness and connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
One love, one love
The love between two people is strong enough to persevere through all difficulties.
Carries on
It continues to exist indefinitely.
One touch, one touch
The intimacy between two people is enough to make them feel connected forever.
One look, one look
A simple glance can signify a deep connection that can last forever.
One smile
A smile can make someone feel loved and cherished.
When can you give me, when can you give me
When will you be able to show me that you love me in these ways?
Touch me
Show me that you care by being physically present with me.
Can you give me, oh can you give me
Is it possible for you to provide me with the love I need?
Love me
Show me affection and care.
Come and give me, oh can you give me some
Please come and show me that you care for me by doing these simple things.
Of the gift that carries on
The love and affection that lasts indefinitely and helps to create a strong connection between two people.
One word, one word
A single word can be enough to convey a strong emotion that lasts forever.
One love, one love
Love continues to exist and persevere through all obstacles.
Chorus: x2
The chorus reiterates that the love between two people can last forever and continue to carry on.
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Written by: ALEX M T EBERT
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