I looked outside my window at the people far below
Marching in the great parade
A river made of candles stretching all around the world
Lighting up the darkest night

Carry on, carry on
I caught the shape of something
That was changing in the air
Carry on

Rhythm of life
Cross a time zone anywhere
Rhythm of life
Common language in a prayer
Rhythm of life
The future is the cross we bear

I heard the voice of someone singing half a world away
Words unknown but understood
A universal language in the beating of our hearts
Close to home but far away

Carry on, carry on
I listened to the sound of something
Changing in the air
Carry on

Rhythm of life
Cross a time zone anywhere
Rhythm of life
Common language in a prayer
Rhythm of life
The future is the cross we bear

Carry on, carry on (rhythm of life)
Carry on, carry on (rhythm of life)
Carry on, carry on (rhythm of life)
Carry on, carry on (rhythm of life)