Carrie
Tarkio Lyrics
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Pressed against your breast
And lay me down while the day lies dying
Carrie, your eyes are all that I have left
Carrie, your lips seem always sighing
Pressed against your tears
Sing out while the day lies dying
And you seem so old
Like the cold calls to your door
Do you need more?
But I can't be sure
Oh, of how much more
That I can give
Carrie, your lips seem always running
Glad to have you here
I give you gifts of the sweetest honey
Carrie, your lips can cure the fears
And you seem so old
Like the cold calls to your door
Do you need more?
But I can't be sure
Oh, of how much more
That I can give
Carrie, your eyes seem always running
Pressed against your tears
And quiet down while the day lies dying
Carrie, your eyes can cure the fear
And you seem so old
Like the cold calls to your door
Do you need more?
But I can't be sure
Oh, of how much more
That I can give you
The song "Carrie" by Tarkio is a heartfelt confession of love to a woman named Carrie. The first verse introduces Carrie's constant emotional state, with her eyes seemingly always crying and pressed against her chest. The chorus declares that her eyes are all that the singer has left, indicating that their relationship may have experienced some turbulence. The second verse touches on Carrie's lips, which seem always to be sighing and pressed against her tears, suggesting a level of distress. The singer tries to ease her pain by offering the sweetest honey as a gift, which they hope will cure her fears.
The third verse returns to the image of Carrie's eyes, this time seeming always to be running and pressed against her tears. The repeated phrase "while the day lies dying" creates a sense of urgency and a desire to provide comfort before the end of the day. The chorus repeats, with the singer acknowledging that they are unsure how much more they can give to Carrie.
The song's melancholic tone suggests a relationship struggling to stay afloat under the weight of emotional turmoil. However, the singer's genuine desire to provide comfort and happiness to Carrie creates a sense of tenderness and empathy that draws the listener in, making us want to root for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Carrie, your eyes seem always crying
Carrie, it seems like you're always sad and crying, your eyes are always tearful
Pressed against your breast
Your pain is affecting you emotionally, you hold it close to your heart
And lay me down while the day lies dying
Let us take rest as the day ends, and comfort each other while we can
Carrie, your eyes are all that I have left
Your sadness is so apparent that it has taken up all the space and attention in my world
Carrie, your lips seem always sighing
Your pain is so heavy it is affecting your speech, you always seem to be heaving a heavy sigh
Pressed against your tears
Your emotions are bubbling up and spilling out, you are unable to hold them in
Sing out while the day lies dying
Let us express ourselves and seek comfort in each other before the day ends
Carrie, your eyes seem touched with fear
Your sadness and anxiety are deeply intertwined, your eyes reveal both at once
And you seem so old
Your pain has aged you, you appear tired and worn out beyond your years
Like the cold calls to your door
Your emotional pain is like an unwanted visitor that keeps showing up uninvited
Do you need more?
I want to help alleviate your pain, but I don't know what else I can do
But I can't be sure
I may not have the ability to fully understand or support you in the way you need
Oh, of how much more
I am uncertain about what else I can offer, or how long I can shoulder your pain with you
That I can give
Despite my uncertainty, I will offer you any comfort or assistance that I can
Carrie, your lips seem always running
You seem to be trying to keep yourself distracted, so you keep talking to keep your mind off things
Glad to have you here
I'm grateful for your presence, and I hope you feel the same way
I give you gifts of the sweetest honey
I want to soothe your pain, so I offer you whatever small comforts I can provide
Carrie, your lips can cure the fears
Your words and the act of speaking may help you cope with your fear and anxiety
And quiet down while the day lies dying
As the day winds down, let us be still and comfort each other in peaceful silence
Carrie, your eyes can cure the fear
Your expression of emotion and vulnerability may help to alleviate the fear and anxiety you feel
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.