Carried Away
Moor Hound Lyrics
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To court another out of lust
What you see is just a shield
The man inside will be revealed
Your power inebriates the mind
Makes a tired man's eyes blind
Just cut a hole in my brain
How cruel, how generous
This void inside of us
Some are filled, some minds roam still
Scream into your pillow
I don't need much
I'm just curious
The lyrics to Moor Hound's song "Carried Away" speak of the deceitfulness of desire and the way in which it can lead us astray from what is truly important. The singer confesses to throwing away the trust of someone he cares about in order to pursue his own lustful desires, but also acknowledges that this desire is ultimately a facade, a "shield" behind which his true self is hiding. This theme is reinforced throughout the song, as the singer laments the way in which desire can leave us feeling empty and unfulfilled, even as it blinds us to the things that truly matter.
The second verse of the song speaks specifically to the intoxicating power of desire, describing it as something that "inebriates the mind" and makes us unable to see clearly. The singer goes on to suggest that perhaps the only way to escape this "hole" of desire is to allow it to be "carried away", to give in completely to its seductive pull.
Overall, "Carried Away" is a song that speaks to the way in which desire can consume us, leaving us feeling lost and unfulfilled, and urging us to look beyond the temporary highs of pleasure and towards the deeper connections that sustain us.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll throw away your trust
I will break your trust by pursuing someone else out of lust.
To court another out of lust
To pursue someone else because I am overcome by my physical desires.
What you see is just a shield
The façade I present to you is not my true self, but a defense mechanism.
The man inside will be revealed
The real me will eventually be exposed and revealed to you.
Your power inebriates the mind
The influence you have over me can intoxicate my thoughts and make me lose my judgment.
Makes a tired man's eyes blind
It can even make someone who is already worn-out lose their sight and reasoning.
Just cut a hole in my brain
I am willing to sacrifice my mental faculties to satisfy my urges.
Let desire be carried away
I want to give in to my desires and let them consume me completely.
How cruel, how generous
The human experience can be both harsh and rewarding.
This void inside of us
We all carry a sense of emptiness within ourselves.
Some are filled, some minds roam still
Some people find fulfillment, while others continue to search and wander aimlessly.
Scream into your pillow
Sometimes, expressing our pain and frustrations is best kept private and released in solitude.
I don't need much
I am content with very little.
I'm just curious
I am simply interested and fascinated by different experiences and perspectives.
Contributed by Alexis B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.