The song Beyond Illusion explores a person’s attempt to rise above the chaos and confusion in their life in order to gain a greater understanding of reality. The opening lines, Carry on, my wayward son, suggest that the protagonist is on a journey of some sort, and they are being encouraged to conti...
Carry on, my wayward son...
Carry on, my wayward son...
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...
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...
Carry...
Carry...
Carry...
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...
Carry...
Carry...
Carry...
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...
Beyond Illusion was written by Kerry Livgren & KRGKGM.
Beyond Illusion was produced by Aggressive Kansas & KRGKGM.