Their music taps into a bottomless well of folk and country influences from North America and the British Isles, injecting centuries of musical and cultural history with youthful energy and a modern sensibility. Their vivid, character-filled songs explore the singers' rural roots, often addressing dark and bittersweet lyrical subjects in a manner that counterpoints the joyous uplift of the pair's musical chemistry.
Carrying On
Kacy & Clayton Lyrics
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All in this room
Well, it's so filled with bliss
And so filled with doom
We're all dying together
Somehow we're laughing
Carrying on when we know in an instant
We're all dying here together
Life don't cost nothing
But your sweet time
And you know you'd be spending it anyway
So hold every minute
Like it's your last dime
For the good lord could take it from you any day
Sometimes I think that I'm the only one
Who fears every second before it's begun
We're all dying together
Sometimes I think that I'm the only one
Who looks to the sky and can't find the sun
We're all dying here together
Life don't cost nothing
But your sweet time
And you know you'd be spending it anyway
So hold every minute
Like it's your last dime
For the good lord could take it from you any day
Someday the dim lights of our night life will fade
With the sand in the ashtray
We'll be tossed away
We're all dying together
Someday the comfort of kinship we knew will
All disappear down that dark avenue
Till we all die alone
The lyrics to "Carrying On" by Kacy & Clayton are centered around the idea of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The song seems to be addressing a room full of people who are all laughing and carrying on together, all the while acutely aware that their time on earth is limited. The opening lines, "Somehow we got here/ All in this room," set the stage for what is to come, as the singer acknowledges that they are all in this together. However, the mood of the room is paradoxical; it is both "filled with bliss" and "filled with doom." This contrast between the joy of the moment and the inevitability of death underscores the fragility of life and the precariousness of our existence.
The theme of the song is encapsulated in the chorus, which underscores the idea that life is short and we should cherish every moment: "Life don't cost nothing/ But your sweet time/ And you know you'd be spending it anyway/ So hold every minute/ Like it's your last dime/ For the good lord could take it from you any day." The lyrics suggest that we should not take life for granted, but instead appreciate every experience and every person in our lives, for they could be taken from us at any time.
The song's final verse serves as a reminder that, in the end, we all die alone. Despite the fact that we may spend our lives surrounded by friends and family, the moment of death is ultimately a solitary one. The image of the "dim lights of our night life" fading and the disappearance of the "comfort of kinship" alludes to the inevitable loneliness of death. However, the song's title, "Carrying On," suggests that even in the face of mortality, we should continue to live life to the fullest and find joy in each day.
Line by Line Meaning
Somehow we got here
We find ourselves in the present moment without any clear understanding of how we arrived here.
All in this room
We are all present in this particular space, brought together for a shared experience.
Well, it's so filled with bliss
The experience is marked with a sense of joy and happiness.
And so filled with doom
But at the same time, we are aware that this happiness is fleeting and impermanent, casting a shade of sorrow on the experience.
We're all dying together
Despite all our differences and variations in circumstances, we share one common fate.
Somehow we're laughing
Despite the heavy weight the idea of death carries, we find laughter and joy in the present moment.
Carrying on when we know in an instant
Even though the knowledge of our mortality is always present, we continue to push forward and enjoy our lives.
It all could be gone
We recognize the fragility of life and how it could disappear at any moment.
Life don't cost nothing
The value of life cannot be measured in currency or material goods.
But your sweet time
The thing that is most valuable in life is the time we have to spend with one another.
And you know you'd be spending it anyway
Time passes whether or not we value it, so we might as well make the most of the time we have.
So hold every minute
We must cherish every moment we have with one another, living fully and completely.
Like it's your last dime
Treat every moment as if it is a valuable and finite resource, worthy of our full attention and care.
For the good lord could take it from you any day
Life is ultimately out of our control, and we must live in such a way that we are always prepared for whatever may come.
Sometimes I think that I'm the only one
Despite our shared predicament, it is not uncommon to feel alone in our anxieties and fears.
Who fears every second before it's begun
We are often paralyzed by the anxiety of what may come next.
Life don't cost nothing
The value of life cannot be measured in currency or material goods.
But your sweet time
The thing that is most valuable in life is the time we have to spend with one another.
And you know you'd be spending it anyway
Time passes whether or not we value it, so we might as well make the most of the time we have.
So hold every minute
We must cherish every moment we have with one another, living fully and completely.
Like it's your last dime
Treat every moment as if it is a valuable and finite resource, worthy of our full attention and care.
For the good lord could take it from you any day
Life is ultimately out of our control, and we must live in such a way that we are always prepared for whatever may come.
Someday the dim lights of our night life will fade
As time passes, the vibrance and vitality of our lives will inevitably fade, and we will be left with only memories.
With the sand in the ashtray
The metaphorical sand in the ashtray represents the fleeting nature of time, which continually slips away from us, leaving us with nothing but ash.
We'll be tossed away
In the end, our life with all its joy and complexity will come to a close, and all that we carry with us will be tossed aside.
We're all dying together
Ultimately, we share in one common fate, one universal experience which will eventually befall us all.
Someday the comfort of kinship we knew will
As time passes, our relationships will change and shift, leading us down different paths and away from the people we once knew.
All disappear down that dark avenue
These changes are often accompanied by a sense of sorrow and uncertainty, leaving us feeling alone on a darkened path towards the end of our lives.
Till we all die alone
Despite the fact that we share in one common fate, each of us ultimately will experience death alone, leaving behind nothing but the memories and the lessons we have learned.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kacy Anderson, Clayton Linthicum
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