Carry Me
Kygo Lyrics
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Like a leaf blowing in the air
Could you carry me?
Could you carry me?
Like a flag after a war
When you're gone or when you're first born
Could you carry me?
'Cause I don't know how we
How we got so far, you and me
Almost like there's oceans between us, us
So I need to know
Could you carry me?
Back into your heart again
Could you carry me?
Right into your distant hands
Could you carry me?
Right back where we started from
Could you carry me?
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on, could you carry me?
Back to where we started from
'Member when we would dance all night
Parking lots and velvet skies
I was there for you
And you were there for me
Every time we would start a fight
We'd make love 'til the morning light
I was there for you
And you were there for me
So I don't know how we
How we got so far, you and me
Almost like there's oceans between us, us
So I need to know
Could you carry me?
Back into your heart again
Could you carry me?
Right into your distant hands
Could you carry me?
Right back to where we started from
Could you carry me?
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on, could you carry me?
Back to where we started from
On, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on, could you carry me?
Back to where we started from
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on, could you carry me
Back to where we started from
The lyrics of Kygo's song Carry Me express a sense of longing to be reunited with a loved one. The opening lines, "Like a kid and her teddy bear, like a leaf blowing in the air," paint a picture of a vulnerable and youthful state. The singer then asks, "Could you carry me?" suggesting that they are feeling lost and in need of the comfort and security of their partner.
The following lines, "Like a flag after a war, when you're gone or when you're first born," further convey a sense of renewal and hope. The image of a flag after a war implies that even after a difficult experience, there can be a sense of triumph and new beginnings. Similarly, the birth of a child represents the start of a new life and a fresh start. The repeated line, "Could you carry me?" emphasizes the singer's desire to be lifted up and carried through hard times.
The chorus repeats the question, "Could you carry me?" but adds the specific locations the singer wants to be carried back to: "Back into your heart again," "right into your distant hands," and "right back where we started from." The use of repetition and specific locations emphasizes the importance of this reunion for the singer.
The verses provide glimpses into the singer's relationship with their partner, including memories of dancing all night and making up after fights. These memories serve to reinforce the desire for reunion and the line, "Almost like there's oceans between us," further emphasizes the distance that separates them.
Overall, the lyrics of Carry Me convey a sense of longing and hope for a reunion with a loved one, and the desire to be carried through hard times.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a kid and her teddy bear
Just like a child's attachment to their teddy bear, I depend on you for comfort and security.
Like a leaf blowing in the air
I feel directionless and lost without you, like a leaf being carried by the wind.
Could you carry me?
Can you be there for me, emotionally and physically?
Like a flag after a war
I feel like I’ve been through a battle and am seeking peace and safety.
When you're gone or when you're first born
In times of loss or new beginnings, I need your support more than ever.
'Cause I don't know how we
I am unsure of how we have come so far apart from each other.
How we got so far, you and me
I am confused about how our relationship has become so distant.
Almost like there's oceans between us, us
Our emotional distance feels like an insurmountable obstacle, just like a vast ocean separating us.
So I need to know
I am seeking reassurance and clarity about our relationship.
Back into your heart again
I want to feel loved and emotionally connected to you once more.
Right into your distant hands
I am hoping you will reach out to me and bridge the distance between us.
Right back where we started from
I long for the same love and passion that we had when our relationship began.
On and on and on, on, on, on
The repetition of this phrase reflects my desire for consistency and continuity in our relationship.
Member when we would dance all night
I miss the good times we had together, especially the memories of dancing together all night long.
Parking lots and velvet skies
These specific details add color and vibrancy to the memories I cherish with you.
I was there for you
I have been a supportive partner to you in the past, and am hoping for the same in return now.
And you were there for me
You have been there for me in the past, and I'm hoping you will be there for me again now.
Every time we would start a fight
We have had our share of arguments but have always found our way back to each other.
We'd make love 'til the morning light
Our love always triumphed over our differences and we were able to move past them.
On and on, could you carry me?
The repetition of this line is a plea for reassurance and stability in our relationship.
Back to where we started from
I want to go back to the loving, passionate relationship we had in the beginning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kyrre Gorvell-Dahll, Justin Tranter, Julia Michaels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Lyrics]
Like a kid and a teddy bear
Like a leaf blowing in the air
Could you carry me?
Could you carry me?
Like a flag after a war
When you're gone and when you're first born
Could you carry me?
Could you carry me?
Cause I don't know how we
How we got so far, you and me
Almost like there's oceans between us, us
So I need to know
Could you carry me?
Back into your heart again
Could you carry me?
Running to your distant hands
Could you carry me?
Running back to where we started from
Could you carry me?
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on, could you carry me?
Back to where we started from
Remember when we danced all night
Parking lots and velvet skies
I was there for you
And you were there for me
Heavy tongue when we start a fight
And make love to the morning light
I was there for you
And you were there for me
So I don't know how we
How we got so far, you and me
Almost like there's oceans between us, us
So I need to know
Could you carry me?
Back into your heart again
Could you carry me?
Running to your distant hands
Could you carry me?
Running back to where we started from
Could you carry me?
On, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on, could you carry me?
Back to where we started from
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on and on, on, on, on
On and on, could you carry me
Back to where we started from
@MatheusGalvaoS
Everything Kygo touches just become a masterpiece.
@mihikarow1994
True.
@nigreen
I know!!!!
@bernardosk8ify
I extremely agree, for sure!
@lidiamartinez762
so true
@artimg369
surfaceofthezun i thought the same
@lorenzoadorni2570
One of the best and most underrated Kygo's song
@queenv4340
Facts
@oscarmontesan0
My man spitting facts
@Pterygotus
Absolutely. I expected views to be in the hundreds of millions on this one.