Carry On
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What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on
What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on

I don't need no travel buddy
I don't work with no understudy
Dark Clouds you know it's never sunny
On this day and night you know Kid Cudi
Ambush you know the jumpy
Do Rhodes/roads like my names Dusty
They on the ropes, I ain't talking bungee
Them man are clowns and they looking Kursty
I dropped 7 songs that's a Ye album
Why does my love, bring the hate out em'
Don't take it personal that's their problem
See me in person, wouldn't dare block him
"Money Moves" no red bottoms
On a move I still red dot em'
I show signs of not stopping
Fly like the Hobb Goblin

What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on
What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on

Ditch the luggage at baggage claim
They claim they real but they really ain't
I ain't never rode no coat-tail
Rather make the sales
But I aint have to take that path
I always knew how to graft
Grew trees with my
Then I put it in to rap
They say he don't know how to act
Battles like its smack
I carry on on my marathon
Watch a run a lap
Missy, get ya, get ya freaky on
Dream chase get your meek on
Blood suckers, watch em leach on
Two one on each arm

What we on
They told me that it can't be done
I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on
What we on
They told me that it can't be done




I hit ignore and carry on
I'm fly without the carry on

Overall Meaning

The song "Carry On" by Neil Young is a song that is open to interpretation. However, there are a few things that are clear. The song appears to be about moving on from a relationship that has ended. The first verse talks about waking up and realizing that someone is gone. The second verse speaks about the healing process of moving on from that relationship. The final verse appears to be a plea to a former lover to communicate with the singer and reconcile.


The opening verse of the song is heartbreaking in its simplicity. There is no anger or sadness, just a sense of acceptance that the relationship is over. When the song discusses carrying on, the meaning shifts to one of resilience and perseverance. The second verse talks about the healing process and that the night has cried enough. The singer urges the listener to "rejoice, rejoice" and that they have no choice but to carry on.


The final verse is the most enigmatic one. The line "girl, when I was on my own chasing you down" appears to be about the singer's pursuit of the listener. The line "what was it made you run?" leaves the question of why the relationship ended unanswered. The song ends with a plea to the former lover to communicate and reconcile.


Line by Line Meaning

One morning I woke up and I knew
I woke up one day and realized that you were really gone


A new day, a new way, and new eyes
With each sunrise, I try to see the world in a new way, with fresh perspective


To see the dawn
To welcome a new beginning and move on from the past


Go your way, I'll go mine and
We have to part ways and continue living our lives separately


Carry on
We have to keep moving forward and not let the pain of separation hold us back


The sky is clearing and the night
The darkness and sadness are gradually fading away, making way for a brighter future


Has cried enough
We have already experienced too much pain and sorrow


The sun, he come, the world
With the sunrise, the new day brings hope and positivity to the world


To soften up
To bring comfort and ease to our troubled hearts


Rejoice, rejoice, we have no choice but
We have to find joy and happiness in life despite the hardships and difficult circumstances


To carry on
To keep moving forward and not let the struggles of life bring us down


The fortunes of fables are able
The stories of legends and myths have the power to inspire and uplift us


To sing the song
To express our feelings and emotions through music


Now witness (oh) the quickness with which
See how quickly we move on from the pain and sorrow and find hope again


We get along
We are able to live our lives despite the challenges and hardships


To sing the blues you've got to live the dues
To truly understand and express the pain and sorrow, one has to go through it


And carry on
But we can't let the pain of the past hold us back, we have to keep moving forward


Carry on
We have to be strong and keep going, no matter how difficult it gets


Love is coming
Despite the hardships, love and hope are still present and will come to us eventually


Love is coming to us all
Everyone deserves to have love and happiness in their lives


Where are you going now my love?
I wonder where you are headed and what your plans are without me


Where will you be tomorrow?
I am unsure of where you will be in the future and how I fit into that picture


Will you bring me happiness?
I hope that you will bring me joy and positivity in life


Will you bring me sorrow?
But I am afraid that you might also bring pain and sadness into my life


Oh, the questions of a thousand dreams
There are so many unanswered questions and uncertainties about the future and our relationship


What you do and what you see
What you experience in life and the choices you make shape your future


Lover, can you talk to me?
I hope we can have an honest conversation about our feelings and the future of our relationship


Girl, when I was on my own
When I was alone and struggling to move on from our relationship


Chasing you down
Trying to get you back and make things right between us


What was it made you run?
I don't understand why you left me or what caused our breakup


Trying your best just to get around
You were doing what you thought was best for you and your life, even if it meant leaving me behind


The questions of a thousand dreams
There are so many uncertainties and unanswered questions that keep me up at night


What you do and what you see
The choices you make and the experiences you have shape your future


Lover, can you talk to me?
I hope we can have an honest conversation about our feelings and the future of our relationship




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Written by: Arnoldo Williamson

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