Molly
The Briggs Lyrics


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Take a bow, collect all your pumps and praise
Like a bomb, you turn the night into day
I wanna sing all the things my mind forgets
But the words don't escape my mouth
Occupied by this cigarette

Yesterday, I thought it couldn't get much worse
Until I woke up this morning
I hoped to sleep until this chaos was gone
So don't wait for me, it?s time to move on

Carry on, carry on to where? I don't know
Carry on, my dear Molly, we have to let go
Carry on, carry on to where? I don't know
Carry on, my dear Molly, carry on

The moon hides behind the clouds
The foothills don't make a sound
The clock's tired arms continue to spin round
I hold my breath under this ocean of silence
'Til I put an end to this mind of violence

Carry on, carry on to where? I don't know
Carry on, my dear Molly, we have to let go
Carry on, carry on to where? I don't know
Carry on, my dear Molly, carry on

Carry on, carry on to where? I don't know
Carry on, my dear Molly, we have to let go




Carry on, carry on to where? I don't know
Carry on, my dear Molly, carry on

Overall Meaning

In the song Molly by The Briggs, there is a clear sense of disillusionment and disorientation, as the singer struggles to make sense of their surroundings and their own thoughts. With the repeated refrain of "carry on, carry on to where? I don't know," the song captures the feeling of being lost or stuck, unsure of what direction to take or how to move forward. The line "yesterday, I thought it couldn't get much worse, until I woke up this morning" adds to this sense of hopelessness and despair, as if even the smallest glimmer of light is quickly extinguished by the darkness of reality.


The chorus, addressing someone named Molly, highlights the need to "let go" and move on, even without knowing where exactly that will lead. It's a message of both resignation and hope, acknowledging the pain of the moment while still holding onto the possibility of a better future. The line "I hold my breath under this ocean of silence" adds to the song's themes of feeling trapped and overwhelmed, while the imagery of the moon hiding behind the clouds and the foothills not making a sound creates a sense of eerie stillness and foreboding.


Overall, Molly is a powerful meditation on the complexities of human experience, capturing both the darkness and the light that we all encounter in life. It's a song that speaks to anyone who has ever felt lost or uncertain, reminding us that even when we don't know where we're headed, it's possible to keep moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a bow, collect all your pumps and praise
Acknowledge your achievements and gather all the admiration you deserve


Like a bomb, you turn the night into day
You have the power to bring light and positivity wherever you go


I wanna sing all the things my mind forgets
There are thoughts and memories you want to express but struggle to put into words


But the words don't escape my mouth
Despite your desire to vocalize your thoughts, you are unable to


Occupied by this cigarette
Your attention is focused on smoking, hindering your ability to express yourself


Yesterday, I thought it couldn't get much worse
You believed that things couldn't possibly become more difficult than they already were


Until I woke up this morning
However, the next day proved to be even harder


I hoped to sleep until this chaos was gone
You wished to escape the turmoil by sleeping it off


So don't wait for me, it?s time to move on
You're ready to let go of what's holding you back and begin a new chapter


Carry on, carry on to where? I don't know
Keep moving forward, even if you don't have a clear direction


Carry on, my dear Molly, we have to let go
You must release what's troubling you to keep progressing


The moon hides behind the clouds
Even in the darkness, there is hope for a better tomorrow


The foothills don't make a sound
The world around you may be quiet and still, but life goes on


The clock's tired arms continue to spin round
Time keeps moving forward, whether we're ready or not


I hold my breath under this ocean of silence
You're struggling to find your voice in a world that is overwhelmingly quiet


'Til I put an end to this mind of violence
You won't find peace until you quiet the violent thoughts in your mind


Carry on, my dear Molly, carry on
Persevere and continue to move forward, no matter what challenges arise




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Arredondo, Jason La Rocca, Joseph La Rocca

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@KaiSharkWolf

This song hits me hard

@pieterwiese6416

Good song.. love it!!

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