Carry Go Bring Come

Song Meaning

The lyrics open with a stark accusation: "This carry go bring come, my dear, brings misery." A speaker confronts a figure causing widespread trouble. The tone is immediately confrontational and deeply frustrated. The core conflict pits a destructive individual, repeatedly labeled "you old Jezebel," against the well-being of "innocent man" and "my people." This figure is depicted as actively "making disturbances" and spreading their influence "from town to town." The speaker emphasizes the obviousness of this wrongdoing, suggesting it's undeniable. A striking contrast emerges between the "Jezebel's" current power and a promised future. The lyrics invoke a biblical promise: "The meek shall inherit this Earth," directly challenging the oppressor's reign. This spiritual counterpoint is further reinforced by the suggestion to "seek a home in Mount Zion high" as an alternative to perpetuating "oppression upon innocent man." The lyrics derive their power from this blend of direct, cutting accusation and a profound, communal lament. The insistent repetition of the opening phrase about misery and the escalating question about the wicked's prolonged reign transforms a specific grievance into a universal plea against injustice. By contrasting worldly power with spiritual refuge, the lyrics suggest a moral reckoning is inevitable, making the listener feel the weight of both the oppression and the fervent hope for its end.