The "Wayward Son" was a charter in a biblical parable. He was someone who had done wrong, but came to regret it and was forgiven. The lines on either side of that, "Carry on" (as in 'keep going') and "there'll be peace when you are done" kinda explain themselves.
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Carry on my wayward son For there'll be peace when you are done Lay your weary head to rest Now don't you cry no more Once I rose above the noise and confusion Just to get a glimpse beyond the illusion I was soaring ever higher, but I flew too high Though my eyes could see I still was a blind man Though my mind could think I still was a madman I hear the voices when I'm dreamin' I can hear them say Masquerading as a man with a reason My charade is the event of the season And if I claim to be a wise man, it surely means that I don't know On a stormy sea of moving emotion Tossed about, I'm like a ship on the ocean I set a course for winds of fortune, but I hear the voices say Carry on, you will always remember Carry on, nothing equals the splendor Now your life's no longer empty Surely heaven waits for you
no, Kansas did.
Guitar, voice for the solo at the beginning.
Carry On Wayward Son" (often misnamed, due to the lyrics, as "Carry On My Wayward Son") is a hit progressive rock single recorded by Kansas and written by Kerry Livgren for their 1976 album Leftoverture. In 1977, the song peaked at #11 on the Billboard pop singles chart, becoming their first Top 40 hit.
"Heroes" (1977). Stars Henry Winkler, Sally Field, Harrison Ford. The Kansas song is "Carry On Wayward Son".
Steve Walsh is the main singer on hits such as "Carry On Oh Wayward Sun" and " Point of No Return"Actually, Steve Walsh has always been the lead singer with the exception of 1981-1984 when John Elefante toured with the band.The proper song titles are "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Point of Know Return".They still tour and are well worth the price of admission. I've had the pleasure to see them perform live 30 times since 1979.