Mo… Read Full Bio ↴Joe Menzies is an unsigned singer/songwriter from Devon, England.
More information can be found at: www.joemenzies.com
Carry On
Joe Menzies Lyrics
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I'll stare at you until my eyes run green
Carry On, carry on
My hands in pockets, you can't see them shake
Oh count on fingers the mistakes I made
Carry on, carry on
Use your reason and your pretty smile
I promise you I'll make it worth your while
Carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on
I would have you act on your freewill
If I thought that it might keep you still
Carry on, carry on
Okay, so it happened once before
But you'll thank me for this later though I'm sure
Carry on, carry on
I see concentration in your eyes
Carry on, carry on
The chances of us getting out alive
Carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on
Carry on, carry on
In Joe Menzies's song Carry On, the singer is speaking to someone who is distancing themselves from him. He stares at this person until his eyes run green, indicating a longing and sense of desperation. Despite this, the singer still urges the person to carry on, insinuating that he will be alright even if they go their separate ways. He admits to making mistakes, which he counts on his fingers, but encourages the person to use their reason and pretty smile to carry on with their life.
The singer also acknowledges that he cannot control the person's actions, and would only have them act on their own free will if it meant they would stay with him. He alludes to something that happened before, but assures the person that they will thank him for it later. The song ends on a note of uncertainty, with the singer admitting that they may not get out alive, but still urging the person to carry on. Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing, regret, and acceptance of an inevitable separation.
Line by Line Meaning
You distancing as far as I can see
I can clearly see that you're trying to distance yourself from me
I'll stare at you until my eyes run green
I'll continue looking at you until my eyes get tired and sore
Carry On, carry on
Let's keep going, let's not stop
My hands in pockets, you can't see them shake
Although I'm nervous, I'm trying to hide it by putting my hands in my pockets
Oh count on fingers the mistakes I made
I can easily count and remember all the mistakes I've made
Use your reason and your pretty smile
Stay calm and use your logical thinking along with your beautiful smile
I promise you I'll make it worth your while
I assure you that what we're doing is going to be rewarding and worth your time
Carry on, carry on
Let's keep going, let's not stop
I would have you act on your freewill
I want you to do what you want, based on your own decision
If I thought that it might keep you still
But if I thought that it would help you stay still or calm, I might advise your decision
Okay, so it happened once before
Something similar to this situation happened before
But you'll thank me for this later though I'm sure
I'm confident that you'll appreciate me for this later on
I see concentration in your eyes
You're looking very focused and concentrated
The chances of us getting out alive
There's a risk of us not surviving this together
Carry on, carry on
Let's keep going, let's not stop
Carry on, carry on
Let's keep going, let's not stop
Carry on, carry on
Let's keep going, let's not stop
Carry on, carry on
Let's keep going, let's not stop
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