Who Will Carry You
Who Will Carry You: A Tale of Resilience and Friendship
Lyrics
Who Will Carry You
Introducing the central question of the song: who will provide support and comfort?
By Brian Hoff 2023
Attribution to the songwriters, Brian Hoff and Fleet Easton, and the year 2023.
When the lights go down and hope hits to the ground
Describing a challenging moment when hope diminishes as the lights go down.
Who Will Be at your side?
Raising the question of who will stand by you during difficult times.
Who will be your candle light?
Asking who will be the source of light and guidance in dark moments.
Who will be your friend
Pondering who will be a true friend when needed the most.
When you most need them?
Emphasizing the importance of support during challenging times.
Through thick and thin
Highlighting the idea of enduring support through thick and thin.
Who'll be your hero in the end
Promoting the concept of someone being a heroic figure in the end.
Pre-Chorus
Transition to a pre-chorus section.
Will someone come to rescue you -Woah woah
Pondering if someone will come to rescue in times of need.
Will someone come to save you
Asking if there will be someone to save you.
Chorus
Entering the chorus, questioning who will be there through storms, wars, and challenges.
Through the storms and rain
Highlighting the idea of enduring support during storms and rain.
Through the wars that rage
Extending the challenges to include wars that rage.
Who will carry you?
Repeating the central question: who will carry you through difficult times?
When the Oceans Rise
Referencing rising oceans as a metaphor for overwhelming challenges.
When the worlds collide
Mentioning worlds colliding as a symbol of conflicts and crises.
Who will carry you?
Reiterating the question of who will provide support in challenging situations.
Verse 2
Transition to the second verse.
When the earth start to shake
Describing the earth shaking as a metaphor for personal upheaval.
cnd the damns start to break
Referring to dams breaking as a symbol of emotional breakdowns.
When the mountains you face
Describing facing insurmountable challenges represented by mountains.
cre too hard to take
Stressing the difficulty of facing overwhelming obstacles.
Who will give you the strength
Pondering who will provide the strength to face and overcome challenges.
To stand up and never give in
Emphasizing the importance of resilience and determination.
Pre-Chorus
Returning to the pre-chorus.
Chorus
Reiterating the question of whether someone will come to the rescue.
-Bridge -
Introducing a bridge section, addressing dark and cold moments in life.
When life turns dark
Describing a phase when life becomes dark and cold.
cnd cold and you feel alone
Expressing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
With burdens, that hold you down -
Mentioning burdens that weigh one down.
Oh Oh Through it all, through everything
Expressing a commitment to support through all challenges.
Who will understand?
Pondering who will understand and empathize with the struggles.
Who will be the one
Asking who will be the one to offer support and comfort.
To hold your hand?
Concluding with the imagery of someone holding your hand in times of need.
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