Carry On My Wayward Son Lyrics
Kansas
Lyrics
Carry on my wayward son
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Ah
Once I rose above the noise and confusion
Just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion
I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high
Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man
Though my mind could think I still was a mad man
I hear the voices when I'm dreaming,
I can hear them say
Carry on my wayward son,
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more
Masquerading as a man with a reason
My charade is the event of the season
And if I claim to be a wise man,
Well, it surely means that I don't know
On a stormy sea of moving emotion
Tossed about, I'm like a ship on the ocean
I set a course for winds of fortune,
But I hear the voices say
Carry on my wayward son
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry no more no!
Carry on,
You will always remember
Carry on,
Nothing equals the splendor
Now your life's no longer empty
Surely heaven waits for you
Carry on my wayward son
There'll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Don't you cry,
Don't you cry no more,
No more!
Song & Lyrics Facts
Kansas' "Carry On My Wayward Son" is one of the classic rock staples, released in 1976 on their album Leftoverture. Written by Kerry Livgren and arranged by Steve Walsh, it was recorded by the band Kansas and became an international hit.
The song has been featured in films, television shows, and video games. Its lyrics tell a story about a young man's journey to find his place in the world and carry on despite life's struggles. The song reached number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and remains one of the most popular songs of all time. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales exceeding 500,000 copies. The song continues to be a staple at concerts and events across the globe, with fans singing along to its powerful lyrics.