I wish i was dead or drunk or deceived like so many good friends of mine
‘Cause time it does kill the last of my will to see through my reckless eyes
If you should go yours and I should go mine we’ll meet in heaven or hell
We never cared for much in between of the world we desperately dwell
Oooo, How I loved you in the dawn
Oooo, but our souls they drift apart
Oooo, we must carry on again
Oooo, carry on my dearest friend
The moon shines on the porch of the train as i bid New Orleans goodbye
It reminds me again of the man that I am and the thought brings tears to my eyes
The miles between your heart and mine don’t lessen the love we share
So if I should fail or die or prevail my fate is yours to bear
I’m weary and tired I’ve nearly expired as the bottle’s killed in the end
Your face comes to mind and I smile and sigh as I ride on again
I wish i was dead or drunk or deceived like so many good friends of mine
‘Cause time it does kill the last of my will to see through my reckless eyes
If you should go yours and I should go mine we’ll meet in heaven or hell
We never cared for much in between of the world we desperately dwell
[Chorus]
Oooo, How I loved you in the dawn
Oooo, but our souls they drift apart
Oooo, we must carry on again
Oooo , carry on my dearest friend
[Verse 2]
The moon shines on the porch of the train as i bid New Orleans goodbye
It reminds me again of the man that I am and the thought brings tears to my eyes
The miles between your heart and mine don’t lessen the love we share
So if I should fail or die or prevail my fate is yours to bear
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
I’m weary and tired I’ve nearly expired as the bottle’s killed in the end
Your face comes to mind and I smile and sigh as I ride on again
[Chorus]
"and your face comes to mind, I'll smile and sigh as I ride on again" RIP Captian!!
Absolutely my favorite band, this song( really the whole rage and tragedy and homeward bound albums)especially helped me stay sane when one of my dearest friends and road dog whom I had to bailed on so I could stay clean was found dead of a heroin overdose, wish there where more live performances with Gems on VHS, the rawness is absolutely amazing!!!!! I could listen to y'alls entire discography + Barefoot Surrender on a loop and never get tired of any of the songs!!!!!! Fucking cheers on your tour opening for DM3!! Can't wait for new songs!!!
Lost the only family I have ever known and this song reminds me of the good times we had, heaven, hell, who knows if they are real all we know is one day our mortal souls will pass and see the ones we once loved more than yourself. one of these days we will be with them again.
First sober pre thanksgiving, and thanksgiving didn't even make it out my front door. dog and music kept me at least ahead. them demons were biting. lost dog all night long people don't complain about anything loud involving a fiddle around here. keep it up!
amazing. i lost my very best friend to heroin on 1/4/15 at the age of 25 after a 7 year struggle. i posted this on her timeline today after my cousin in texas shared it with me in ohio, as he lost a friend to heroin today. keep it up guys. crazy good talent and lyrics. this one got me good. carry on.
I had to give up my soul pup recently, I'm homeless and she hated traveling. i couldn't be selfish and I had to give her what she deserved after 5yrs. this song always makes me think of her.
I lost a brother to heroin too his name was Robbert Barnett
to many have gone this path ......brother I miss u and I'll carry all the memories with me all my life and I thank the Lord that I got to spend part of my life with you
I lost my love five years ago to heroin, I've been off dope for 2 years and my longing and sorrow has turned into a warm comfort for that out of all the millions of years I had the pleasure to share anytime with her at all. If anyone who reads this is going through a recent tragedy just knows in those moments of darkness that you must push forward because there will be a light and it will shine brighter each and every day and one day your pain will mold you into a truly stronger creature.