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Carousel Lyrics by Haken

Virus

2020

[Intro]
I've been holding on too tight to let you go
Now I'm sinking in the mire
Wish we could go back to how it was
But we're too close to the wire

[Verse 1]
Cross the line on my horizon
Sapiens pervade like a virus
Finding solace in isolation
If the wolf cries "boy", keep calm, carry on

[Verse 2]
Dead among the living, nothing to believe in
Making sinners of saints
All the fears unfaced
Swarming all around me like ants

As the flame is prised
Away from the moth
Stronger in their numbers, turning on each other
Is this out of our hands?

[Chorus 1]
Holding on too tight to let you go
I'm sinking in the mire
Wish we could go back to how it was
But we're too close to the wire

[Verse 3]
If I give them an inch, they take a mile
Does love have to be tough, cruel to be kind?
Think of all the people you have turned your back on
Do you mourn the lost souls from your pale high horse?

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus 2]
I've been holding on too tight to let you go
I'm sinking in the mire
Wish we could go back to how it was
But we're too close to the wire

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge]
Fly without fear of landing, welcome into the fold
Not all who wander shall be lost
Surrounded, yet somewhat lonely, the carousel claims its toll
Paying a price, not counting costs

What if the weight is lifted when we are all renewed?
When will the penny ever drop?
Who will our burdens carry? Who will not shed a tear
If our pulse should ever stop?

[Chorus 3]
Hold on tight and never let me go
Take me back to how it was before
Hell knows I was holier than thou
But heavy is the head that wears the crown

[Outro]
Credits
Haken

Haken

About “Carousel” by Haken

Read the complete lyrics to "Carousel" by Haken from the album "Virus" in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, Avant Garde Metal, UK.

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"Carousel" is credited to Haken. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Carousel" appears on "Virus" in 2020.

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