Carry On Wayward Son
WaveGroup Lyrics
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There′ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Ah
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
I hear the voices when I′m dreaming,
I can hear them say
Carry on my wayward son,
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,
Well, 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
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don′t you cry no more no!
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
There′ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry,
Don′t you cry no more,
No more!
The song "Carry On Wayward Son" by WaveGroup is a powerful and poetic expression of the human struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The singer is addressing someone who is feeling lost and overwhelmed by the challenges they face, and trying to offer words of comfort and wisdom. The phrase "wayward son" suggests someone who has strayed from the path or lost their way, but the message is one of hope and encouragement that no matter how difficult things may seem, there is always a way forward.
The first verse describes the singer's own journey of self-discovery, where they had to rise above the "noise and confusion" of the everyday world to see a deeper reality beyond the "illusion" of appearances. However, this insight came at a cost, as they flew "too high" and became separated from their own humanity in the process. This echoes the ancient myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death. The singer recognizes that despite their intellectual and spiritual insights, they are still limited by their own blindness and madness, and can only hear the voices of wisdom and guidance when they are asleep or in a state of unconsciousness.
The chorus is a repeated refrain that offers reassurance and consolation: "carry on my wayward son, there'll be peace when you are done." This suggests that the struggles of life are temporary and that ultimately, there is a reward for those who persevere. The final verse speaks to the universal human desire for significance and recognition, as the singer talks of their "charade" and the "event of the season." However, they also recognize the limits of their own knowledge and wisdom, and the uncertainty of the future ("on a stormy sea of moving emotion"). The final message is one of acceptance and peace, as the singer urges the listener to "lay your weary head to rest" and surrender to the mystery of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Carry on my wayward son
Keep going on with your journey, my lost child.
There'll be peace when you are done
You will find peace only when you complete your journey.
Lay your weary head to rest
Take a rest, you've been through a lot.
Don't you cry no more
Do not weep anymore, you are strong enough to carry on.
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
I stepped above the chaos to see beyond this reality.
Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion
To have a small taste of a bigger picture.
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
I had dreams and goals that exceeded my reality, leading to my downfall.
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man
Although I perceived visually, I was still without foresight.
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
Even with the ability to think, I still lacked mental stability.
I hear the voices when I'm dreaming, I can hear them say
The whispers that follow me in my sleep tell me to keep moving forward.
Masquerading as a man with a reason
Hiding behind a façade of a logical human being.
My charade is the event of the season
My pretense is the talk of the town right now.
And if I claim to be a wise man, well it surely means that I don't know
If I profess to be knowledgeable, then that simply means that there's always more to learn.
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
I am navigating through uncertainty and rapidly changing feelings.
Tossed about, I'm like a ship on the ocean
Being thrown around like a ship during a storm.
I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say
I've charted a path towards success, but the whispers are still telling me to continue moving forward.
Carry on my wayward son
Keep going on with your journey, my lost child.
There'll be peace when you are done
You will find peace only when you complete your journey.
Lay your weary head to rest
Take a rest, you've been through a lot.
Don't you cry, Don't you cry no more
Do not weep anymore, you are strong enough to carry on.
Carry on, You will always remember
Keep moving forward and never erase the memories of your journey.
Carry on, Nothing equals the splendor
Continue onwards, as nothing can compare to the greatness of what's ahead.
Now your life's no longer empty
Your life has become fulfilling and meaningful.
Surely heaven waits for you
There is a heavenly reward for all your hard work and effort.
Carry on my wayward son
Keep going on with your journey, my lost child.
There'll be peace when you are done
You will find peace only when you complete your journey.
Lay your weary head to rest
Take a rest, you've been through a lot.
Don't you cry no more
Do not weep anymore, you are strong enough to carry on.
Writer(s): Kerry Livgren
Contributed by Asher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Slick Deuceman, Attorney at Law
I always liked this version
Rober Celis
Me too!
Ian Ingrassia
@Kendall Thiede Me 3
Kendall Thiede
Me too!
Tio Zamasinho
"Salvar pessoas, caçar coisas, o negócio da família."
KayZz
por algum motivo essa musica me lembra dos tempos medievais
Naoboyz
GH2 version is something else❤️
Thiago T Leão
Joguei demais !!!!’
CoSmic
My favourite touch they added to this version is the acoustic guitar in the verses. The original didn’t have them.
Daniel Dionisio
Vamos galera do Brasil e tudo nosso porraaaaaaa melhor música e seriado que já existiram na terra.