To “Carry Out” has two (and more) meanings: to 1.) quite literally carry something out or 2.) metaphorically carry out or accomplish a task.
Depending on the definition, the song has a totally different meaning.
[Verse 1]
At night on the roof top, I untie my hair
And watch from my plastic chair
As my dark hair unleashes the night
[Verse 2]
The scent of flowers
Still in bloom from morning shower
And I say your name in hopes you'll hear it in the stars
[Chorus]
And carry me out
Carry me out
[Bridge]
I drive when it rains at night, when it rains, I drive
And the headlight spirits, they lead me down the Styx
So black it shines
[Chorus]
And carry me out
Carry me out
[Outro]
At night on the roof top, I untie my hair
And watch from my plastic chair
As my dark hair unleashes the night
Carry Me Out was written by Mitski.
Carry Me Out was produced by Patrick Hyland.
Mitski released Carry Me Out on Tue Nov 11 2014.