Carry Me
Hunters & Collectors Lyrics


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(I keep falling over)
My overcoat is hung and I'm too far gone to see
When the last drinks bell is rung you can carry me
Carry me
Carry me, push me through the door
Shovel me up when I'm sinking to this tear stained floor
Carry me
And sometimes I go over
Over the bar I'll go
Sometimes the pole is only one inch short
And sometimes I go over and you get me on a barrel
And your careful and your loving hands get caught
So carry me
Carry me
But I'm sorry if I showed you
How to lift this truck up off the ground
Yeah I'm not sorry if I moved ten tonnes or more
And I'm not sorry if I showed you how to wriggle round and round
As long as you could push me through the door
So if my overcoat is hung and I'm too far gone to see




And the last drinks bell is rung you can carry me
Carry me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hunters & Collectors' song 'Carry Me' convey the ideas of giving up control, relying on others for support, and surrendering to the addictive nature of alcohol. The singer of the song admits to being so heavily intoxicated that they cannot walk on their own and needs someone to carry them home. They're aware that they're going through a rough time, as evidenced by the "tear-stained floor," but are grateful for the help of a caring person who is always there to help them get back up.


In the second verse, the singer boasts about the weight they've lifted and the strength they've shown, but ultimately reiterates their dependence on another person to keep them from falling. Despite the self-doubt that comes with relying on someone else, the singer emphasises the importance of their helper and ends the song requesting for them to 'carry me.'


Overall, the song presents a vivid, important message about addiction, vulnerability, and the power of human connection to help us get back on our feet.


Line by Line Meaning

I keep falling over
I am constantly falling and losing control.


My overcoat is hung and I'm too far gone to see
I am intoxicated and unable to see clearly, but I have taken off my coat.


When the last drinks bell is rung you can carry me
Once the last call for drinks is announced, please carry me home.


Carry me
Please physically lift me and take me with you.


Carry me, push me through the door
Assist me in getting through the doorway.


Shovel me up when I'm sinking to this tear stained floor
If I should fall to the ground, help me back up.


And sometimes I go over
It is possible that I will become too intoxicated and lose all control.


Over the bar I'll go
If I do lose control, I may fall over the bar in the establishment we are in.


Sometimes the pole is only one inch short
The barrier meant to keep me upright is simply too short.


And sometimes I go over and you get me on a barrel
If I do fall, you may be able to catch me on a nearby object, like a barrel.


And your careful and your loving hands get caught
You will be careful and loving in aiding me, no matter the circumstances.


But I'm sorry if I showed you
I apologize if I have demonstrated something to you.


How to lift this truck up off the ground
I am not sorry for teaching you how to lift a heavy object off the ground.


Yeah I'm not sorry if I moved ten tonnes or more
In fact, I am proud of being able to move ten or more tonnes.


And I'm not sorry if I showed you how to wriggle round and round
I am also not sorry for showing you how to dance, despite the potential for losing control.


As long as you could push me through the door
As long as you can help me exit the establishment, I am content.


So if my overcoat is hung and I'm too far gone to see
If my coat is removed and I am beyond sobriety,


And the last drinks bell is rung you can carry me
Please carry me away when the final call for drinks is made.


Carry me
I am unable to move myself, so please carry me out of here.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: JOHN MELVILLE LEE ARCHER, GEOFFREY FRANKLIN CROSBY, DOUGLAS JAMES FALCONER, JOHN ALBERT HOWARD, ROBERT DAVID MILES, MARK JEREMY SEYMOUR, MICHAEL BERNARD WATERS

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Daniel Casares

Loyal Californian fan here since 89,listened to them driving arcoss the outback and saw them play in Berkeley.Only one H&C in the world.

cat in the hat

hunters need to get back out there playing Aust music is sucking now

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