Carry On
Spacehog Lyrics


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I know you know I've been damaged, savaged
You know I know that it's sordid, horrid
But you're not the only one I love
You think you're someone sent from up above
I'd kiss your hands, your feet, your hair
Well, if I'm a man, then I'm your fan
You're the best thing I'm ever going to have
So take my hand I'll carry on and on...
Ain't no mistaking, this is taking and raping
I'm sick and tired from dreams awaking, I'm faking
But you're not the only one I love
You think you're someone sent from up above
I kissed your hands, your feet, your hair

Well, if I'm a man, then I'm your fan
You're the best thing I'm ever going to have
So take my hand I'll carry on and on and on and on
I know you know I've been damaged
You know I know that it's sad
Cause you're not the only one I love
You think you're someone sent from up above
I'd kiss your hands, your feet, your hair
Well, if I'm a man, then I'm your fan
You're the best thing that I'm ever going to have
So take my hand I'll carry on and on and on
Carry on
Carry on




Carry on
Carry on

Overall Meaning

"Carry On" by Spacehog is a song that explores the complicated emotions of a damaged individual who has been through a rough patch. The lyrics describe a sense of sadness, despair, and vulnerability that comes with surviving emotionally traumatic experiences. The song acknowledges that the singer has been damaged and savaged, but the person he is addressing is not the only one he loves. The love that is being expressed here is complicated and may not necessarily be romantic love, but rather an expression of admiring somebody who has helped him in the past.


The singer expresses his admiration by claiming that he would kiss the hands, feet, and hair of the person he loves, and that he is a fan of this person. He acknowledges that he's not perfect and has been through a lot but is aware of how essential this person is to his life. The chorus of "Carry On" repeats the phrase "I'll carry on" over and over again, which communicates a sense of determination to persevere through challenging times. Despite the past, the singer is ready to keep fighting, and he wants to take the hand of the person he loves and carry on together.


**Interesting Facts:**


* "Carry On" was released by Spacehog in 1998, and it's from the album "The Chinese Album."
* The song features a guitar solo that was played by Royston Langdon's brother, Antony Langdon.
* The song was used in a commercial for Mitsubishi in 2008.
* There is a hidden track that comes after "Carry On" called "The Last Dictator."
* The band members of Spacehog - Royston Langdon, Antony Langdon, Jonny Cragg, and Richard Steel - were originally from Leeds, England but moved to New York City in the early 1990s.
* "The Chinese Album" was produced by Bryce Goggin, who also produced albums for other bands like Pavement, The Lemonheads, and Phish.
* Royston Langdon was married to Liv Tyler in 2003 but got separated in 2008.
* Spacehog's songs "In the Meantime" and "Mungo City" were featured in the video game "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater."
* The band released their latest album, "As It Is On Earth," in 2013.
* Spacehog was influenced by bands like T. Rex, David Bowie, and Queen.


**Chords:**


Unfortunately, the chords for "Carry On" by Spacehog are not available.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you know I've been damaged, savaged
I am aware that you are aware that I have been emotionally harmed and severely attacked.


You know I know that it's sordid, horrid
You also know that I understand the situation is unpleasant and very unpleasant.


But you're not the only one I love
However, you should know that you are not the sole person that I love.


You think you're someone sent from up above
Although you may think that you are a gift from heaven.


I'd kiss your hands, your feet, your hair
I am so in love with you that I would willingly adore every inch of your body.


Well, if I'm a man, then I'm your fan
If being a man means that I am a devoted follower and admirer of you, then that is what I am.


You're the best thing I'm ever going to have
You are the most outstanding thing that will ever happen to me.


So take my hand I'll carry on and on...
Hold my hand, and I will continue to persist and persevere.


Ain't no mistaking, this is taking and raping
There is no doubt that this encounter is aggressive and forceful.


I'm sick and tired from dreams awaking, I'm faking
I am exhausted by the reality of my situation and living a lie.


But you're not the only one I love
However, I need you to understand that you are not the sole person that I love.


You think you're someone sent from up above
You might assume that you are an angelic being.


I'd kiss your hands, your feet, your hair
I am so in love with you that I would willingly adore every inch of your body.


Well, if I'm a man, then I'm your fan
If being a man means that I am a devoted follower and admirer of you, then that is what I am.


You're the best thing that I'm ever going to have
You are the most outstanding thing that will ever happen to me.


So take my hand I'll carry on and on and on and on
Please hold my hand, and I will continue to persist and persevere for as long as I possibly can.


Carry on
Persist and persevere.


Carry on
Persist and persevere.


Carry on
Persist and persevere.


Carry on
Persist and persevere.




Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dolores Mary O'Riordan

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Comments from YouTube:

@deadlullabies

Most under rated band ever. Sublime and beautiful ... carry on and on and on... please !

@Spicie95

I love the way Royston Langdon sings - it sounds like his vocals are on a merry-go-round :-)

@eyemalien

one of my favorite Spacehog songs! turn it up and jam out.

@englemint

Totally under rated band. Saw them live twice. Great live. Super Polished.

@kh_just_life

Clean, exactly, masters of their artform

@indiecomicsjones

I love that lady in the red dress!

@pabloburgos7521

Hermosa banda,hermosa canciรณn y excelente video homenaje. Tuve la suerte de verlos en vivo en Argentina en 1996.

@pickledweed69420

Good guitar, nice melody.

@amangogna68

Nice song and great group !

@YellowWalkman

Those dudes were great

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