Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: metal
Song Meaning of “Carry On” by Avenged Sevenfold
‘Carry On’ is a powerful song by heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. It speaks of the strength to keep on living despite difficult circumstances, and urges listeners to stay brave and strong. The lyrics discuss overcoming pain and hardships, as well as finding the courage to move on and continue despite whatever trything times may be faced.
The first verse addresses those who have lost a loved one or gone through difficult times, and urges them to carry on: “When life leaves you high and dry/I’ll be at your door tonight/If you need help, if you need help/I just wanna tell you, yeah/That it’s gonna be alright.”
The chorus implores the listener to carry on: “Carry on, be strong/I’ll stay by your side if you take my hand/And if we, lay face down we’ll rise up through it all/We’ll carry on, together.”
The song talks of persevering through tragedy, and finds comfort in one another as strength. The bridge of the song emphasizes that in times of sorrow, we must “stay tough, stay strong,” and “push right through the pain.” Even though the sorrow may feel overwhelming, we can “run forever if we must” and that together, we can “carry on.”