5 childhood friends from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, augmented … Read Full Bio ↴5 childhood friends from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, augmented by 3 mid-western transplants, The Mowgli's are a quintessential California band. Inspired by the magnetism of San Francisco, the grind of Los Angeles and the serenity of the Big Sur Coast, their songs are a joyous revival of rock n' roll, a twisting indie-folk dance and a heartfelt protest ballad.

Sliding from indie pop to country and a host of genres in between, the band evokes modern artists such as Fun., Grouplove and Edward Sharpe And the Magnetic Zeros, whilst having their roots in the music of Neil Young, The Byrds, The Beach Boys and Fleetwood Mac.

Part 60's Laurel Canyon, part 70's Venice Beach and part 10's Silverlake, the band and the harmonies are held together by their message of universal love, peace and the belief that the highest form of consciousness is achieved by togetherness and unity.

Uplifting, collaborative, joyous and communal, their songs are a walk through their life thus far: Meeting each other ("Hi Hey There Hello"), experiencing together ("San Francisco", "The Great Divide", "I've Been Around"), fighting and making up (“Colin's Song”), emerging stronger ("Carry Your Will", "We Are Free") - their message is finding a foothold with fans from every walk of life, bringing people together under one roof to celebrate each other.

Carry Your Will
The Mowgli's Lyrics

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Cherish this cause when it doesn't last you'll wish you had
I will cherish this
I will be humble again
What will it take to get me to get where I'm going
Do you know the way?
Do you know when the tunnel ends?

Lord have mercy on me

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I see house of lies built upon a foundation of sand.
Th was our home
That was our life, but we fell in
Then it was dark and we could see no more
But somehow we found each other
Somehow we found hope

If you carry your will, I will carry my will
If you carry your will, I will carry my will
If you carry your will, I will carry my will
If you carry your will, I will carry my will

Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith, let your faith guide your faith

If you carry your will, I will carry my will
If you carry your will, I will carry my will
If you carry your will, I will carry my will
If you carry your will, I will carry my will

Let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith
Let your faith guide your faith

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Cherish this cause when it doesn't last you'll wish you had

Overall Meaning

"Carry Your Will" by The Mowgli's is a song that speaks about the importance of cherishing what we have in life because it might not always be with us. The first few lines of the song suggest that the singer recognizes the value of the moment and vows to treasure it. However, the underlying theme of the song is that we often don't realize what we've got until it's gone, and we desperately try to get it back. The line "Do you know when the tunnel ends?" suggests that life is a journey, and it's tough to know where it will take us, but we continue to move forward, hoping that we will reach our desired destination.

The second verse describes a situation where the singer sees a "house of lies built on a foundation of sand." It was their home and their life, but they fell in, and everything was dark. However, the singer was able to find hope by holding onto their faith. The chorus emphasizes the idea of carrying on and holding onto our will to persevere through the tough times. The repetition of "Let your faith guide your faith" emphasizes the importance of keeping faith alive in our lives.

Overall, "Carry Your Will" is a message of hope and perseverance that encourages us to cherish the present moment and find hope in our faith, reminding us that life is a journey, and we must keep moving forward through the obstacles that we face.

Line by Line Meaning

Cherish this cause when it doesn't last you'll wish you had
Value what you have now because when it is gone, you will regret not cherishing it

I will cherish this
I will hold onto this moment and appreciate its significance

I will be humble again
I will remember to be humble and appreciate what I have, even when things are going well

What will it take to get me to get where I'm going
What do I need in order to reach my destination?

Do you know the way?
Do you have the answers to guide me to my goal?

Do you know when the tunnel ends?
Do you know how much longer until we reach our destination?

Lord have mercy on me
I am asking for divine guidance and help in achieving my goals

I see house of lies built upon a foundation of sand.
I see people trying to deceive others with a weak and unstable foundation

If you carry your will, I will carry my will
If you persevere and are determined to succeed, I will also work hard to achieve my own goals

Let your faith guide your faith
Believe in yourself and let your faith in your abilities guide you towards your goals

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTIAN JAMES HAND, COLIN DIEDEN, DAVID NAFTALI APPELBAUM, JOSHUA HOGAN, KATHRYN JAYNE EARL, MATTHEW DAVID DIPANNI, MICHAEL VINCZE, SPENCER TRENT GONGWER

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