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Carry On Lyrics

by Kenny Chesney

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Carry On Lyrics

She was 69, still smokin' Serving hurricanes since the Schooner's Wharf opened When she poured me one, I asked the secret She said, "Don't ever let grass grow up underneath you" Carry on karaoke, it don't matter if you can't Carry a tune in a bucket anyways Carry on, who cares what the naysayers say If it's Saturday night, get carried away Carry on, carry on You can't carry nothin' with you, and it won't be long Till it's six carrying you home Till then you gotta carry on Well, it turns out she kissed Elvis The story she told would make Penny Lane jealous And she said, "Hun, my shift's ending" Beside a peace sign at the bottom of my ticket Carry on karaoke, it don't matter if you can't Carry a tune in a bucket anyways Carry on, who cares what the naysayers say If it's Saturday night, get carried away Carry on, carry on You can't carry nothin' with you, and it won't be long Till it's six carrying you home Till then you gotta carry on Carry on, carry on If it feels good, do it If it doesn't, then don't Carry on, carry on Yeah man, you gotta carry on Carry on karaoke, it don't matter if you can't Carry a tune in a bucket anyways Carry on, who cares what the naysayers say If it's Saturday night, get carried away Carry on, carry on If it feels good, do it If it doesn't, then don't Carry on, carry on Yeah man, you gotta carry on Yeah man, you gotta carry on Yes ma'am, I'm gonna carry on

Meaning of Carry On

“Carry On” is a joyous anthem urging listeners to embrace the present moment and defy self-doubt. Kenny Chesney’s song centers around an older woman, a seasoned performer at a local bar, who imparts wisdom – “Don't ever let grass grow up underneath you” – encouraging carefree living and ignoring criticism. The repeated chorus, "Carry on," becomes a mantra for letting go of worries and indulging in simple pleasures like karaoke, even if you can’t carry a tune. It’s about seizing Saturday nights, embracing spontaneity, and recognizing that possessions ultimately don't matter. The song’s nostalgic details – Elvis kisses and a peace sign ticket – add to the feeling of timeless fun and encourages listeners to simply “do it” if it feels good, highlighting a message of liberation and joyful abandon.

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