Carry Home
Mark Lanegan Lyrics

The lyrics of Mark Lanegan's song "Carry Home" speak of a longing for returning to a place of comfort and belonging. Lanegan invites someone to join him in the willow garden, a symbol of peace and tranquility. The reference to howling and greying eyes could be interpreted as the events that have led him away from that place. But he questions whether the other person is still the same, suggesting that he might have changed or grown apart while away. The lines "your letter never survived / the heat of my hand, my burning hand, my sweating hand" suggest a failed attempt at communication or holding onto something, and "your love never survived /the heat of my heart, my violent heart, in the dark" implies that his emotions might have been too intense or destructive.

Overall, the song could be seen as a reflection on the complex nature of returning - to a home, a person or a state of mind. Lanegan's voice has a haunting quality that enhances the sense of longing and nostalgia conveyed by the lyrics. The sparse instrumentation, with acoustic guitar and occasional tremolo effects, adds to the melancholic atmosphere of the song.