Don't Carry It All
Don't Carry It All

The Decemberists - Don't Carry It All Lyrics

This poignant track serves as a gentle reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of shared burdens. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of changing seasons, symbolizing life's inevitable transformations. The repeated line "Don't carry it all" is… Read more

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Jan 14, 2011
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Don't Carry It All Lyrics

Here we come to a turning of the season
Witness to the arc towards the sun
The neighbor's blessed burden within reason
Becomes a burden borne of all in one

And nobody, nobody knows
Let the yoke fall from our shoulders
Don't carry it all, don't carry it all
We are all our hands in holders
Beneath this bold and brilliant sun
But this I swear to all

A monument to build beneath the arbors
Upon a plinth that towers towards the trees
But every vessel pitching hard to starboard
Lay it's head on summer's freckled knees

And nobody, nobody knows
Let the yoke fall from our shoulders
Don't carry it all, don't carry it all
We are all our hands in holders
Beneath this bold and brilliant sun
This I swear to all
And this I swear to all

And there a wreath of trillium and ivy
Laid upon the body of the boy
Lazy will the loam come from it's hiding
Return his quiet certitude to the soil

So raise a glass to turnings of the season
And watch it as it arcs towards the sun
And you must bear your neighbor's burden within reason
And your labors will be borne when all is done

And nobody, nobody knows
Let the yoke fall from our shoulders
Don't carry it all, don't carry it all
We are all our hands in holders
Beneath this bold and brilliant sun

And this I swear to all
And this I swear to all
And this I swear to all
And this I swear to all

To all, to all, to all

Writer(s): Colin Meloy
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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What is the Meaning of Don't Carry It All?

This poignant track serves as a gentle reminder of the cyclical nature of life and the importance of shared burdens. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of changing seasons, symbolizing life's inevitable transformations. The repeated line "Don't carry it all" is a plea for individuals not to shoulder their burdens alone, but rather to share them within their community. The song suggests that we are all interconnected, each person holding their own piece of the collective responsibility. It also emphasizes the transient nature of hardships, suggesting that just like seasons, difficult times pass and give way to brighter days. Ultimately, this tune is an ode to unity, resilience and hope in face of adversities.

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