Carry On
greenwell Lyrics

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Touch my head again
Use cover-up to hide the scars
You were there for me my friend
To close this book of ours
Now i lay me down to sleep
With a guitar at my feet
And as you whisper your last words to me
Tell me did i make you smile

Tell me did i make you smile
Tell me did i make you strong
Tell me did i make you think that it
Was worth it to carry on

I can feel it coming around
And i'm six feet under the ground
But i cannot move or make a sound right now

All my life i tried
To do it and make things right
If you stay right here
By my side we'll make it home tonight

As you're lying down to sleep
And you wonder if it's all worthwhile?
You know exactly what you meant to me
And you always made me smile

You always made me smile
You always made me strong

You always made me think that it
Was worth to carry on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Greenwell's song "Carry On" evoke a sense of introspection and reflection upon life's journey, its challenges, and the people who have supported us along the way. The song tells the story of someone who has struggled with hardship, possibly mental health issues, and self-harm. The lines "touch my head again, use cover-up to hide the scars," suggest a history of troubled emotions, but someone, perhaps a friend or a loved one, has been there to help them "close this book of ours."

As the song progresses, the singer lies down with their guitar and asks their friend if they made them smile, if they made them strong, if they made them think, if it was worth it to carry on. These questions reveal the inner conflicts and doubts that many people face in their darkest moments. But in their friend's company, they find reassurance, the hope of making it through the night, and the strength to keep moving forward in life.

Overall, "Carry On" is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the people who have helped us along the way, and a reminder to value the moments and the memories we share with them.

Line by Line Meaning

Touch my head again
Please show me care and affection once more

Use cover-up to hide the scars
Please conceal the wounds I tried to forget

You were there for me my friend
Thank you for always being my support and confidante

To close this book of ours
Let's put our past behind us and move forward

Now i lay me down to sleep
As I prepare to rest for the night

With a guitar at my feet
I find solace in music

And as you whisper your last words to me
As you bid me farewell

Tell me did i make you smile
Did my presence bring you happiness?

Tell me did i make you strong
Did I give you the strength to persevere?

Tell me did i make you think that it Was worth it to carry on
Did I inspire you to keep going, even when times were tough?

I can feel it coming around
I sense that something is about to happen