#Carry wayward son lyrics meaning series

They also struggle with the desire to communicate that awareness and the realization that communicating it changes nothing, coupled with the constant doubt that they are anyone significant or knowledgeable enough to know or let alone be a voice for such a message. There are a few out there I'm sure who understand those lines and the context.įor those who seek a higher meaning and get their answer some/many/?most? find it in contradiction to what our society teaches about success. 'I set my sails for winds of fortune but I hear the voices say.', 'If I claim to be a wise man it surely means that I don't know', To the person who relates the song to people wanting recognition for their spiritual search I would offer an alternative interpretation: That to me is the brilliance of the song: that it touches a common deep experience in the human consciousness. This is a theme that's repeated in many places throughout history and I suspect in many if not most lives. Specifically he mentions the desire to know 'him or it'. Steve from UsFrom an interview I found on the internet Livgren describes this being inspired by his search for meaning and understanding.Pretty much none of them except COWS were generally radio-playable due to their meandering nature, general spaciness, length, constant changes mid-song and so on (and obviously COWS was not only cut by bars but also sped up in several versions just for radio), but I think musically, this is a brilliant album. Though I love the song I feel that *the general idea* is so simple as to almost be childish.īy the way, I love all the songs on this album. It's every single person's mental struggle though we all think we're so unique in this - why is life so hard? Why do I so often feel I'm 'different'? Why can't I just 'behave' and do what I'm supposed to do? Is there a meaning to all of this? How come even when I plan, it seems like fate tosses me all around? I don't know, I really do think it's just that simple. It's a life journey description.how difficult life can be but how a person should persevere, with a wrapup that there will be 'peace' at the end - something I think pretty much everyone can agree on (either there's a heaven, or there's nothing.both equal peace). Mel from Los AngelesI'm surprised at a few of the more far-reaching interpretations on here simply because, while I usually am the first to look deeper (sometimes ridiculously deep) into lyrics, I always thought this one song was very clear-cut.almost simplistic.Anthony from Guadalupe, AzIt's used on the popular CW show 'Supernatural'.

#Carry wayward son lyrics meaning series

Anthony from Guadalupe, AzIt's also heard on the popular CW series 'Supernatural'.

I'm going to memorize the song and song it too my entire school one day. the show is coming to an end but for this song is only the beginning because I will carry on this song through generations.

Jazzmin Auvita Carter from Bainbridge GaI watched supernatural when I first heard this song.

They could not have chosen A better song for the Winchester Boys because they are WAYWARD SONS carry on.

Sheila from Toronto Ontario Canada I think the song wayward son is the perfect piece for Supernatural everytime it's played on the show it sends chills down my spine, can't explain why but it does.

Ronsha from New JerseyNo offense, but screw Supernatural - this song has always been amazing even before the show began.

Hallam from Michigan, UsaWas Steve Walsh's a capella vocal intro on 'Carry on Wayward Son' double-tracked? Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Tossed about, I'm like a ship on the ocean Though my mind could think, I still was a mad man Though my eyes could see, I still was a blind man Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion Once I rose above the noise and confusion