Carry Me Home
Third Day Lyrics


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My heart is aching
My bones are tired
And I can't believe
I've fallen down this far

My back is breaking
My mouth is dry
I pray You'll come
And rescue me tonight

Too many days I've gone through the valley
Too many nights I've fallen down
Every time I blindly stumble
You pick me off the ground
And carry me home

My will is crumbling
On every side
I know You haven't left me here to die

My life is shaking and trembling
I'm praying that You'll come
And cover me

Too many days I've gone through the valley
Too many nights I've fallen down
Every time I blindly stumble
You pick me off the ground
And carry me home

My heart is like a stone
But you can break it open...

My will is broken
Your will be done
I'll follow You no matter what may come

Too many days I've gone through the valley
Too many nights I've fallen down




Every time I blindly stumble
You pick me off the ground and carry me home

Overall Meaning

The song "Carry Me Home" by Third Day is a cry of desperation to God. The lyrics describe a person who is worn out and broken, whether physically or emotionally. The lines "My heart is aching/ My bones are tired" and "My back is breaking/ My mouth is dry" convey the singer's exhaustion and helplessness. The chorus, however, brings a glimmer of hope: "Every time I blindly stumble/ You pick me off the ground/ And carry me home." Here, the singer acknowledges that they have gone through tough times before and have stumbled, but God has always been there to help them get back up and take them home.


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics change slightly from asking God to come and rescue to accepting God's will and following Him no matter what may come. The line "My will is broken/ Your will be done/ I'll follow You no matter what may come" shows that the singer understands that God is in control, and while they may not always understand the circumstances they find themselves in, they can trust that God has a plan.


Overall, "Carry Me Home" is a song of vulnerability and trust. It acknowledges the struggles of life but also the comfort and strength that can be found in faith.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart is aching
I am feeling immense emotional pain and distress


My bones are tired
I am physically exhausted and drained


And I can't believe
I am in a state of disbelief and shock


I've fallen down this far
I have hit rock bottom and feel helpless


My back is breaking
I am bearing a heavy burden that is causing me physical pain


My mouth is dry
I am anxious and tense, causing me physical symptoms


I pray You'll come
I plead for divine intervention and help


And rescue me tonight
I am desperately seeking to be saved and delivered from my situation


Too many days I've gone through the valley
I have experienced a prolonged period of struggle and hardship


Too many nights I've fallen down
I have faced numerous setbacks and failures


Every time I blindly stumble
I make mistakes or errors without foresight or awareness


You pick me off the ground
God lifts me up and helps me recover from my mistakes


And carry me home
God guides me to a place of safety and comfort


My will is crumbling
I am losing my sense of purpose and direction


On every side
From all angles and aspects of my life


I know You haven't left me here to die
I have faith that God will not abandon me in my time of need


My life is shaking and trembling
I am experiencing chaos and instability in my life


I'm praying that You'll come
I am requesting divine intervention and assistance


And cover me
I am seeking protection and shelter from harm


My heart is like a stone
I am emotionally hardened and closed off


But you can break it open...
God has the power to break down my emotional barriers


My will is broken
I have surrendered my own desires and plans to God


Your will be done
I trust in God's plan and purpose for my life


I'll follow You no matter what may come
I am committed to following God's path for my life, whatever challenges may arise




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRADLEY B. C. AVERY, DAVID CARR, JOHNNY MAC POWELL, MARK D. LEE, SAMUEL TAI ANDERSON

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