through the essence of your smile makes this fight all worthwhile the perseverance of your life there you were by my side giving me strength through your love and pride she says carry on carry on the stars they shine so bright are they there for and i i know you ll see the light carry on be strong my son this is the end of innocence carry on when i m gone this is the end of innocence this is the end my friend sacrifice is all we have finding solace in your laugh the freedom will ease your pain washing tides and seasons change things will never be the same oh she says carry on carry on carry on be strong my son this is the end of innocence carry on when i m gone this is the end of innocence this is the end carry on be strong my son this is the end of innocence carry on when i m gone this is the end of innocence this is the end carry on be strong my son this is the end of innocence carry on when i m gone this is the end of innocence