Carry Me Home
Journey of Love and Longing: Devin Townsend's 'Carry Me Home' Explained
Lyrics
Oh, here we are alone
Expressing the current situation of being alone.
The kids are gone, so just put down the phone
Referring to the absence of children and suggesting to disconnect from external distractions.
And on and on and on and on
Repetition indicating a continuous, possibly monotonous, experience.
The will is there, but the thrill is gone
Describing a lack of excitement despite having the desire to continue.
But oh, I hope you understand
Expressing a hope for understanding despite challenges.
I still love you now the way I did back then
Affirming enduring love over time.
So on and on and on and on we go
Emphasizing the continuation of a journey or experience.
The nights are long and the lights are low
Describing a period of extended duration with dim lights, possibly suggesting a somber atmosphere.
Cause it's so hard to live
Highlighting the difficulty in life.
When it finally starts to give
Expressing the challenge when something essential starts to deteriorate.
On our own we try to keep this on the go
Indicating efforts to sustain something independently.
And the nights go by
Acknowledging the passage of time.
And still we try to keep some sense of this:
Expressing an attempt to maintain a sense of purpose or direction.
Home, on the way home
Referring to the concept of home and the journey toward it.
And I wonder why I ever lеft at all
Expressing contemplation about the decision to leave home.
Carry me home, all the way homе
Requesting assistance in returning home.
Let's simplify and get right back to it all
Suggesting a desire to simplify life and return to a fundamental state.
Cause it's so hard to give when
Highlighting the challenge of giving when life itself is challenging.
It's hard enough to live
Emphasizing the difficulty of living in challenging circumstances.
And you wanna die, defeat flat on the floor
Describing a moment of extreme despair or hopelessness.
Well the nights go by
Reiterating the passage of time and ongoing efforts to cope.
And still we try to keep some sense of this:
Expressing the continuous attempt to find meaning or purpose.
Give me hope home, on the way home
Requesting hope during the journey home.
And I wonder why I ever left
Reflecting on the decision to leave home and questioning its rationale.
At all Carry me home, all the way home
Seeking assistance to return home.
Let's simplify and get right back to it all
Reiterating the desire to simplify life and return to basics.
Carry me home carry me home carry me home
Repeated plea for assistance in returning home.
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