Dead Man (Carry Me)
Jars of Clay
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January One I got a lot of things on my mind I'm looking at my body Through a new spy satellite I try to lift a finger But I don't think I can make the call So tell me if I move 'Cause I don't feel anything at all So carry me I'm just a dead man Lying on the carpet Can't find a heartbeat Make me breathe I wanna be a new man Tired of the old one Out with the old plan I woke up from a dream About an empty funeral But it's better than the party Full of people I don't really know Well, they've got hearts to break and burn Dirty hands to feel the earth There's something in my veins But I can't seem to make it work It won't work So carry me I'm just a dead man Lying on the carpet Can't find a heartbeat Make me breathe I wanna be a new man Tired of the old one Out with the old plan Can you find a beat inside of me? Any pulse, getting worse Any pulse, getting worse Inside of me, can you find a beat? Carry me I'm just a dead man Lying on the carpet Can't find a heartbeat Make me breathe I wanna be a new man Tired of the old one Out with the old plan Carry me I'm just a dead man Lying on the carpet Can't find a heartbeat Make me breathe I wanna be a new man Tired of the old one Out with the old plan
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Written by: CHARLIE LOWELL, DAN HASELTINE, MATT ODMARK, STEPHEN DANIEL MASON
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
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13 facts about this song
General Information"Dead Man (Carry Me)" is a song by the American Christian rock band, Jars of Clay.
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Album DetailsThe song is featured on the band's seventh studio album, Good Monsters, which was released in 2006.
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Song Rank"Dead Man (Carry Me)" peaked at #6 on the Billboard Christian Songs Chart.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with spiritual transformation and renewal, a central theme in Christian faith.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dead Man (Carry Me)" was directed by the renowned director, Lauri Faggioni.
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Band MembersThe band, Jars of Clay, consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on keyboards and piano, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars.
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SongwritingThe song, like most of Jars of Clay tracks, was written collectively by the band members.
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StyleBlending elements of rock, pop and folk music, "Dead Man (Carry Me)" is an example of the acoustic rock trend that Jars of Clay is popular for.
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Charitable WorkProceeds from the album "Good Monsters", which included "Dead Man (Carry Me)", helped support Blood:Water Mission, a charity co-founded by the band to fight HIV/AIDS and water crises in Africa.
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AwardsJars of Clay is a multiple Grammy and Dove Awards winning band. However, "Dead Man (Carry Me)" itself did not win any specific awards.
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Fan ReceptionThe song has been well-received by fans and remains a favorite in live performances.
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Radio AirplayThe song has achieved considerable radio airplay, both in Christian and mainstream radio stations.
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Cover Versions"Dead Man (Carry Me)" was covered by the Christian rock band, This Beautiful Republic, for their album "Perceptions".
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