Kansas - Carry On Wayward Son | Lyrics

Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas
Leftoverture (1976)
Lyrics:
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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
[Guitar Solo]
[Bridge]
Carry on, you will always remember
Carry on, nothing equals the splendor
Now your life's no longer empty
But surely heaven waits for you
[Chorus]
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
[Guitar Solo Outro]
No more

[@hriata2463]

This song hits different.Always thinking about Supernatural when I heard this song

[@FireNinja-ot6pw]

We are here🫡

[@ImNot_Mia]

SAME 👏

[@FictionalGoddess]

I love this song. Not just because I'm a raging fan of supernatural but the tune and lyrics are golden

[@carriejohnson443]

My son just passed in Feb.. this song hits different now. I hear this song in my head every day.

[@JCsavesjn316]

I’m really sorry for your loss! I lost my daughter in January! Stay close to Jesus, He will never leave you or forsake you! John 3:16!

[@tamelataylor7728]

My son just passed away 3 days ago. This was playing on the car radio on my way to the hospital to say good bye. It's in my head every day now too. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@chrisbailey9377]

One of the greatest songs ever produced.

[@ConnorMiller417]

Most people know this from _Supernatural_ but I’m old enough to remember playing this on Guitar Hero. Those were such fun times to be a kid and come home and rock and roll. Life was so much fun back then. 😢

[@candacetyndall6142]

I remember hearing this as a 4th grader when it first came out.

[@TrishaJohnson1964]

I remember hearing this on the radio as a kid.

[@classified_fj7629]

"Dad's on a Hunting trip and hasn't been home in a few days"

[@zachumi7245]

"Saving people, hunting things, the family business"

[@zachumi7245]

"Sam!" "Dean!" "SAM!!!" "DEAN!!!"

[@zachumi7245]

"Help!!!..... SAAAAAAMMMMM!!!!"

[@zachumi7245]

"Family don't end in blood boy!" "Your about the closest thing we have to a father"

[@zachumi7245]

"Hello Moos, squirrel"

[@yourstruly8969]

_Supernatural babyyyy!!_

[@PaigeSmith-zr8cw]

THIS IS THE SUPERNATURAL FAMILYS ANTHEM

[@blingerang]

fr

[@Henry_Every]

Normal people: I love Kansas 😍 Supernatural fans: The road so far.

[@davidosss77]

that's basically me

[@rikelme3488]

its is real

[@Turnedfawn]

Hell yea

[@annborjesson5463]

Best comment ever 🚏

[@ChristopherLarson-c4n]

Yes, it is clean Rock! Love it! And I live in Kansas and can relate.

[@basticastillo9960]

Winchester brothers brought me here!

[@cooperminion825]

Where's the Supernatural family at?

[@cooperminion825]

@Mehdi lol

[@Lon.BedStuyforLife]

I grew to love Kansas by watching "Supernatural" and I cried while watching the last episode! 👍🏽💯 Now Kansas is one of my favorite rock bands!

[@savannahpilgrim1708]

Right here

[@DCC1134]

Love that show

[@calliebynum2534]

Right here bud

[@RealFreakishGaming]

I listen to this song whenever I feel depressed. It makes me keep everything in perspective.

[@Bella_Nayman]

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!

[@debgreenough1033]

Kansas had music so crisp and clear, the lyrics are easy. But thanks for your work. I appreciate you

[@skvlliqh]

this is the anthem of anyone who enjoys supernatural, none of yall can change my mind

[@OneIsTheOnlyNumber]

This is my son and my son! I could listen to it 1000 times over

[@sarahedwards8201]

❤

[@cassidy1768]

The piano parts in this song are beautiful

[@nickspeakstruth133]

All parts in this song are beautiful! I play all these instruments, some better than others. Of these instruments I’m best at piano as I’ve been playing by ear since childhood, plus I’ve played guitar since I was about 8 (when I first heard Jimi Hendrix play so I learned like 9 of his songs front to back including his rendition of star spangled banner in like 2 weeks practicing relentlessly) I’m a decent (nothing special but always in key) singer followed finally by a basic drum skill (nothing special either at all on these as I was just a rhythm keeper fill in for a band that played for fun). All that said, I have a solid grasp as to exactly what goes into each composition. While the piano sounds nice, my PERSONAL OPINION (just a humble opinion) is that the guitar part of this song is the most beautiful part of it. The solos in this song have SO MUCH SOUL. It’s an absolute masterpiece all the way around. From the depths of the lyrical perspective down to the timing of the silence on the drums, this song is VERY well composed. An absolute eargasm. As of today I have decided to make a composition video where I film and record myself playing each part of this song and put a composition together of my own. I’m going to have it for my eventual funeral because I think when I die, it will cheer people up seeing me do what I love and it feels to me like this would be a cool legacy to leave. Granted it’s not my song, but this is a message I can get behind spreading. Plus a lot of people do not know the depths of my musical abilities that are being squandered and wasted because I never play for anyone. I just woke up from a dream and realized that I needed to do this for myself. It’s that powerful of a song 😍🙌🏻

[@cassidy1768]

@@nickspeakstruth133 not reading all that

[@dre_johnson]

​@@cassidy1768😂😂😂 fr ,poor man was typing

[@hallutionation3089]

This song brings back so much of my childhood, because my parents love Kansas and would play this in the car, and so I came to love it too.

[@amadapaah8030]

Remind me of supernatural my favourite series of all time ❤❤❤❤❤

[@thetube237]

Fantastic song, now that's real ROCK.

[@davidgamboastudio7071]

Come on Sammy, We got work to do!

[@moisesblanco1919]

Rise and shine Sammy ❤

[@fucheduck]

Wayward means preparing for the worst but expecting the best!

[@jinx111]

i thought it meant lost as in "on the way"

[@jasonpetty5761]

Ya can't hear this song and not picture the impala carrying Dean & Sam on the road. "Supernatural"

[@reganbrady6797]

@@jasonpetty5761 no I picture the saddest part of the show. The last episode when Sam growing up alone

[@jdog8619]

@@reganbrady6797😢😢😢😢

[@Winterlily_Lunalily]

True😂❤

[@PaolaFrancone]

😊 I just like singing it. In Supernatural the version with the kids singing it was particularly sweet....imo.😊

[@paleclown8017]

I love this song coz of supernatural

[@gabbytheartfriend]

I’ve always loved this song, but when they used it in Supernatural it fit so well that it’s only added to my love.

[@jeffbarrow9217]

I love supernatural❤

[@sarahedwards8201]

❤

[@silviopereira430]

A estrada até aqui...

[@DavidRafuse]

I think that the most understood lyric in this song for me is - carry on my wayward son - don't you cry no more. Sorr, but I don't hallucinate.

[@Tigerloco70]

Uff this lift me out , like a hand from heaven , all i lost in the stupid covid , depression and loneliness , take a toll on my mind . But things like this jewel 💎 , give me strength to carry on

[@RAVEN-xu6sh]

holds a special place in my heart

[@chrissykerr6708]

Love Kansas reminds me of my youth

[@lemonade3220]

I’ve always thought this was a great song but I love it so much more because of supernatural

[@Yolo-man-26]

True❤

[@travishunstable5283]

The elite returning with this song was amazing.

[@RitchyRich715]

The road so far ❤

[@omeraydin7446]

Supernatural...

[@stellaeichner7650]

When I hear this song It reminds me of the prodigal son in the Bible. Living a life style and making choices his father did not approve. Returning broken and needing love, forgiveness and most of all grace. Just like the rest of us!

[@dejesus47]

Amen brother 🙏 I use this powerful song in my Biblical posts. God is amazing 👏

[@taylorb.156]

Amen 🙏 God is good!

[@FireNinja-ot6pw]

Cas reference?

[@tonyacosta4574]

I also see it as a warrior fighting for what he thinks is right knowing one day the battle will come to an end he can finally lay his weapons down for peace

[@moisesblanco1919]

A mi me recuerda a 2 hermanos derrotando a dios ❤

[@veenalakshmi57]

Rise and Shine Sammyyy❤️

[@patriciasullivan4128]

Great show! And music 🎶!

[@kimkrause8590]

I love Kansas Supernatural fans .. The Road so far 😍. Yes where's The Supernatural family at ? This song hits different Always thinking about Supernatural when I heard this song beautiful.song lovely song love it I love that song so much 🎸🎶🎼🎵🎤💐💋😘❤️💘🌹❣️💖💜💯💙♥️💚😍🤩🧡💞🥰💝💛💕💓

[@stevecuth3321]

Or Sam and Dean

[@johndeads3540]

The road so far...

[@TahaBeeh1]

The road so far

[@Sclicksphotography.2000]

Ha love this song... 💖

[@nickspeakstruth133]

All parts in this song are beautiful! I play all these instruments, some better than others. Of these instruments I’m best at piano as I’ve been playing by ear since childhood, plus I’ve played guitar since I was about 8 (when I first heard Jimi Hendrix play so I learned like 9 of his songs front to back including his rendition of star spangled banner in like 2 weeks practicing relentlessly) I’m a decent (nothing special but always in key) singer followed finally by a basic drum skill (nothing special either at all on these as I was just a rhythm keeper fill in for a band that played for fun). All that said, I have a solid grasp as to exactly what goes into each composition. While the piano sounds nice, my PERSONAL OPINION (just a humble opinion) is that the guitar part of this song is the most beautiful part of it. The solos in this song have SO MUCH SOUL. It’s an absolute masterpiece all the way around. From the depths of the lyrical perspective down to the timing of the silence on the drums, this song is VERY well composed. An absolute eargasm. As of today I have decided to make a composition video where I film and record myself playing each part of this song and put a composition together of my own. I’m going to have it for my eventual funeral because I think when I die, it will cheer people up seeing me do what I love and it feels to me like this would be a cool legacy to leave. Granted it’s not my song, but this is a message I can get behind spreading. Plus a lot of people do not know the depths of my musical abilities that are being squandered and wasted because I never play for anyone. I just woke up from a dream and realized that I needed to do this for myself. It’s that powerful of a song 😍🙌🏻

[@Citrusfriendishere]

CARRY MY WAYWARD SONNN THERE'LL BE PEACE WHEN YOU ARE DONEE LAY YOUR WEARY HEAD TO RESTT DONT YOU CRY NO MOREE I love this song

[@antonioalvesa.6509]

Rock ‘n roll Kansas!

[@HowlingMadGaming]

# 1 Song ever!

[@cheryldeboissiere1851]

For those who do not know, this song is Buddhist. It was a popular song of my youth and I have sung it often.The man who wrote it was Buddhist. “Beyond this Illusion” refers to the Illusion in Buddhism ☸️, which is held to be existence in the material plane. “I was soaring ever higher” refer to the spiritual plane, which usually can only be achieved meditation, but is not bound to meditation, through seeking Nirvana. It, the state of Nirvana, can only be held temporarily. “I still was a blind man” is the Buddhist belief that we cannot truly see true reality as we are trapped within the Illusion. “Still a mad man” means I am insane within the Illusion. “If I claim to be a wise man, it surely mean that I don’t know” because nothing can truly be known with certainly within the Illusion is also reflecting central belief within Buddhism ☸️ - not only do we do not know, we never know while trapped within the Illusion. Nirvana, by the way, does not belong solely to Buddhism ☸️, it also belongs to Hinduism 🕉. Key 🔑 Phrase: “The Illusion” tells you this song is from Buddhism ☸️ or Hinduism 🕉. I am not going to go into all the phrases that ties the song to Buddhism ☸️ because what you see and identify with is a response of the soul. But it is Buddhist and can serve anyone in whatever fashion they seek... because your response is within and from the soul. Thus, it belongs to anyone and everyone. It does not limit itself to just Buddhists. Again, I will post: The song belongs to everyone and does not limit itself to Buddhism ☸️.

[@glenda0406]

The writer has said it was about searching. He found it. He became a follower of Christ in the 1980’s

[@gabrielgomez2351]

Here for The Elite return at full gear and also cuz' this is a hell of a song of course

[@MarkHafley-kb9zu]

Kansas, Bob Seger and Kiss Birminham,Alabama my 1st of many.

[@shayruach]

Paused Supernatural to find this, but after reading the comments I'm convinced we all live the same life😅

[@AuraneCherpillod-ow7pd]

Yes❤

[@Azzurra_Miriam]

I love❤❤❤❤❤😍😍😍😍Too Euphoric!!! ❤❤❤❤❤😍😍

[@LouisRodrigo-c6q]

you rock! 🤩

[@chimichangaparty1222]

THE ELITE FOREVER

[@roddmozz]

Excelente !!!!!!

[@KimmyHorling]

❤ love it. I'm happy now I have you

[@VenomGameplays06]

Supernatural?

[@Westhelockpicker]

For a lot of people this song will always be connected to supernatural. Me included

[@robwagnon6578]

Many don't realize this but the song "wheel in the sky keep on turning" is a vague bible reference about visions of God

[@reganbrady6797]

I’m gonna play this in the car and my dads gonna ask where I heard this ❤😊 ok so it’s has been a while and it has been on the radio before this I just kept forgetting He said he doesn’t like the song. So I make sure to annoy him when it comes on.

[@susancnw59]

Your dad neglected your musical education. Our kids know Kansas, Styx, Journey, Jethro Tull, CCR, Dan Fogelberg, John Denver, Boston, etc. The greats.

[@Broncos_Prodz_101]

Me and my dad jam to this a lot

[@sooyaaaiq]

carry on my way road

[@ChertyKid]

Who’s here cause this song is fire and not supernatural

[@ToniMontana-gq3so]

Pure music.❤❤

[@justnightmares3665]

Supernatural vibes

[@lottavonarlers3202]

❤

[@Syrenbeybei]

If any man is reading this today Happy International Men's Day Though you may not see it, there are many of us out here that appreciate y'all. Keep your head up and Carry On...

[@cetheskeleton6597]

Im here cause of supernatural 😂

[@Reika-yl6uy]

Supernatural and Sam just died. I mean Dean's face....😭😭

[@dabossdondaddi8617]

Here 2024 team supernatural we need a movie 10k likes they will acknowledge it if not lay your head to rest and carry on my friends

[@Zykoththedragonkin]

I calmed someone down singing this song.

[@kamiyamayk.30]

Been so there. Looking at freaking ticket stubs and saying to self “la your weary head to rest”. Grandkids and even kids have no clue. Stories of wild yester year Kansas. Seeing the big album jacket in my mind. Jumped Dallas but memories deeply sketched and imbededd in the impenetrable recesses of my heat. Like this comment already lost in virtual infinite or infamy. What is diff. Lost is key word here 😎. Lay weary head to rest….

[@kamiyamayk.30]

Ha

[@Oficial_WellingtonSilva]

Apenas negócios da família ❤

[@rociocontreras6733]

The road so far 🍻

[@snakefoxtrohtfoxthrot3333]

We are here de go

[@dwarendrabasumatary5273]

The elite theme song

[@juliette6773]

I love it

[@snakefoxtrohtfoxthrot3333]

Awesone song

[@licer008]

Salvando personas, cazando cosas... El negocio familiar :(

[@vika9042]

My favorite Dean Winchester ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jorgemalleusmaleficarum5544]

una lastima en lo que se convirtio la serie de la temporada 10 en delante

[@Marshiethemarshmallow]

@@jorgemalleusmaleficarum5544 Everyone’s different, but I think the whole series is good. 🤗

[@CrystalLilly-r6r]

Im still here Supernatural fam in 2024!!!!! Happy holidays Supernatural Fam!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@manugil10]

I WATCH The supernatural every day

[@murilolima6798]

"The Road so Far"

[@Nobby489]

Where is Sam , dean and bobby

[@tmon9538]

Supernatural is a legend

[@RADEANRAFHAELRIZQIEBINSOLAHUDD]

i like it

[@franklinyt7936]

HUNTER ❤❤❤

[@gailschaeffer1740]

To My Oldest Son 😢

[@3-5er65tb]

Dedicated to R.I.P. TOBY KEITH FEB6/2024

[@muaadhahmed2864]

We are doing this song in School!!!!!!!💾😭💾💾😭😭😭😭👇👇👇👢👢👢👢📞👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇like

[@andreas34458]

Jeg elsker det

[@GabrielSalka]

'67 Chevy Impala

[@jaethechucke.cheesefan278]

Grand Theft Auto V: Los Santos Rock Radio

[@FoochieL]

Supernatural fans here

[@Im.Shadow_Ghost]

Onde está a estrada até aqui?

[@mariagiselle3417]

Haverá paz quando terminar❤ spn❤

[@gwenketterman2405]

JESUS THE CHRIST WILL DO IT...............................I'LL BE 76 .......WHATS NEXT.............

[@juliette6773]

FEAR STREET ZIGGY

[@jupiter1876]

Finally someone here is from fear street

[@jessicarupe9199]

Question, who heard this BEFORE Supernatural?

[@ThorMarchio]

Me because I don’t even know what “Supernatural” is

[@Zykoththedragonkin]

me

[@sheilataylor9554]

Me!

[@cheryldeboissiere1851]

For those who do not know, this song is Buddhist. It was a popular song of my youth and I have sung it often.The man who wrote was Buddhist. “Beyond this Illusion” refers to the Illusion in Buddhism ☸️, which is held to be existence in the material plane. “I was soaring ever higher” refer to the spiritual plane, which can only be achieved meditation, through seeking Nirvana. It can only be held temporarily. “I still was a blind man” is the Buddhist belief that we cannot truly see true reality as we are trapped within the Illusion. “Still a mad man” means I am insane within the Illusion. “If I claim to be a wise man, it surely mean that I don’t know” because nothing can truly be known with certainly within the Illusion”. Key 🔑 Phrase: “The Illusion” tells you this is Buddhism ☸️ I am not going to go into all the phrases that ties the song to Buddhism ☸️ because what you see and identify with is a response of the soul. But it is Buddhist and can serve anyone in whatever fashion they seek... because your response is within and from the soul. Thus, it belongs to anyone and everyone. It does not limit itself to just Buddhists.

[@scottsummers4115]

My Mom song to me ❤

[@johnsurabian5522]

;-)))