Carry On Wayward Son
The Hit Crew Lyrics
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For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
I hear the voices when I'm dreamin', I can hear them say
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Masquerading as a man with a reason
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Carry on, you will always remember
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Now your life's no longer empty
Surely heaven waits for you
Carry on my wayward son,
For there'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
The song "Carry On Wayward Son" by The Hit Crew is a powerful and inspiring ballad that offers words of encouragement and hope to those who may be struggling in life. The lyrics in this song are rich with imagery and metaphor, creating a deep and profound message that speaks to the human experience.
Throughout the song, the singer urges the listener to persevere through the difficulties and challenges of life, reminding them that there will be peace when they are done. He tells them to lay their weary head to rest and not to cry anymore. This message is especially poignant in the second verse, where the singer reflects on his own struggles with blindness and madness. Despite these hurdles, he continues to carry on, driven by the voices in his head that urge him to persevere.
The chorus serves to reinforce the message of the song, repeating the words "carry on my wayward son" and assuring the listener that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The final verse is a triumphant celebration of the singer's perseverance, telling the listener that their life is no longer empty and that heaven surely waits for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Carry on my wayward son,
Continue on your journey, my lost child,
For there'll be peace when you are done
There will be tranquility when your journey reaches its end,
Lay your weary head to rest
Take a break, your fatigue is overwhelming,
Don't you cry no more
Stop weeping, there's nothing more you need to do,
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
I once emerged from the noise and disarray,
Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion
Merely to catch a fleeting view beyond the deception,
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
I ascended to great heights, but I went too far,
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man
Despite my vision, I was still ignorant,
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
Even though my mind worked, I was still insane,
I hear the voices when I'm dreamin', I can hear them say
I perceive voices while sleeping, and they speak to me,
Masquerading as a man with a reason
Concealing oneself as a rational man,
My charade is the event of the season
My façade is the talk of the town,
And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know
If I profess wisdom, it probably implies my ignorance,
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
In the tempestuous sea of fluctuating emotion,
Tossed about I'm like a ship on the ocean
Thrown around like a boat on the waves,
I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say
I charted my course for favorable winds, but the voices cautioned me,
Carry on, you will always remember
Keep going, you won't forget,
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Continue onward, nothing matches the magnificence,
Now your life's no longer empty
Your life is no longer meaningless,
Surely heaven waits for you
Without a doubt, paradise awaits you,
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KERRY LIVGREN, KERRY A LIVGREN
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