Charon is written and performed by Keaton Henson. ✔️
When was Charon released?
It is first released on November 22, 2010 as part of Keaton Henson's album "Dear" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album. ✔️
What is the meaning behind Charon lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, with the metaphor of paying Charon—interpretative ferry man of the dead in Greek mythology—Keaton Henson in 'Charon' extensively reflects on the vulnerabilities and the battle for the ones you love, portraying it as a difficulty that a mother would endure for her child. The lyrics of Charon revolve mainly around despair, angst, solitude, reflection, and anger. At the same time, the song indirectly recounts through isolation's importance, protection, vulnerability, and self-deprecation. The lyrics express themes of mortality, allude to myths, and show some intense emotional expressions that might be fitting for a more mature audience. The language is not very explicit, but the overall tone and subject matter make it a PG-13 rating. ✔️