Carry the Torch
Riverdale Cast Lyrics

The opening lines of Carry the Torch by Riverdale Cast, talk about the unexpected and sudden changes that can come up in life without giving prior warning. It can leave you vulnerable and emotionally exposed. The vocalist talks about the guarded manner in which we often lead our lives, but something strange occurs when we let our guard down. The lyrics voice a feeling of helplessness one feels when encountering someone who is not of this world, and might not be in sync with his own self. He sees a mirror reflection of himself in that person, and how both are struggling to find their place in the world.

The vocalist then goes on to say that such people make him want to be stronger than he currently is. The vulnerability and uncertain nature of life force him to reach for something beyond his grasp; he might not understand it or even know if it's there, but he has to make an effort to find out for himself. He requests to be given a chance, and despite not knowing much, he knows that the feeling he has is right. The final lines of the lyrics talk about carrying the torch; it's a metaphorical way of talking about finding light in dark times. If the person he's addressing carries the torch, he promises to follow the light.