Carry On
Johnny Come Lately Lyrics
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Since I let You down again
I'm sorry
I'd like to give up
Carry on
I'm with you
You're my friend... no matter what's to come
What may I do
How can I prove
That these words of mine are true
I'd like to give a better explanation
For the things I'd like to change
I think I can
You say you already have
And You come singing in my ear
The lyrics of Johnny Come Lately's song Carry On depict a feeling of guilt and despair on account of letting someone important down. The singer of the song talks about how it hasn't even been five minutes since he let the person down again and how he is sorry about it. At this juncture, he feels like he would like to give up, but the person comes and whispers in his ear to carry on. The comfort and support given by the person is evident in the words "I'm with you, you're my friend...no matter what's to come."
The singer then expresses his desire to give a better explanation for the things he would like to change. He wants to prove that his words are true, but the person has already forgiven him, as is evident from the line "You say you already have, and You come singing in my ear". The song's underlying message is about overcoming difficulties and carrying on, even when you feel like giving up. It also emphasizes the importance of friendship and how it can help one navigate through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
It hasn't even been five minutes
I disappointed You very recently
Since I let You down again
I failed to meet Your expectations yet again
I'm sorry
I apologize for my mistake
I'd like to give up
I want to quit and give in to my failures
But You come whisper in my ear
You encourage me to keep going
Carry on
Keep moving forward
I'm with you
I'm here to support you
You're my friend... no matter what's to come
Our friendship is strong enough to withstand any adversity
What may I do
How can I make things right
How can I prove
What actions can I take to show my sincerity
That these words of mine are true
My apologies and promises are genuine
I'd like to give a better explanation
I hope to provide a clearer understanding of my intentions
For the things I'd like to change
I want to improve in specific areas
I think I can
I am confident that I can improve
You say you already have
You believe that I am already making progress
And You come singing in my ear
You continue to motivate and inspire me
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