Carry On
The Hit Lyrics

Carry on my wayward son,
Continue on your journey, my son, despite any obstacles in your way.

For there'll be peace when you are done
Your struggle will soon come to an end, and you will find peace.

Lay your weary head to rest
Take a break and relax, your troubles will soon be gone.

Don't you cry no more
Do not worry, things will get better in due time.

Once I rose above the noise and confusion
I once overcame the chaos and commotion of life.

Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion
To briefly see what lies beyond the false sense of reality.

I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
I was achieving great things, but then I reached too far and fell.

Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man
Despite being able to see, I was ignorant of the truth.

Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
Although I was capable of thinking logically, my behavior was irrational.

I hear the voices when I'm dreamin', I can hear them say
In my dreams, I hear voices that guide me.

Masquerading as a man with a reason
Pretending to know why I am taking certain actions.

My charade is the event of the season
My facade has become the talk of the town.

And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know
Being labeled as wise reveals my lack of knowledge and understanding.

On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Navigating through intense emotional experiences.

Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
Feeling helpless and out of control, just like a ship in a storm.

I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say
I aimed for success, but the voices in my head tell me otherwise.

Carry on, you will always remember
Keep going, and your legacy will always be remembered.

Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Continue on your path, there is nothing more magnificent.

Now your life's no longer empty
Your life is now fulfilling and meaningful.

Surely heaven waits for you
Good things, such as happiness or success, are waiting for you in the future.