The song "I, Carrion (Icarian)" by Hozier, translated into German by Genius Deutsche Übersetzungen, explores themes of weightlessness, desire for connection, and the fear of being abandoned or falling.

The song begins with the speaker feeling lighter than they have in a long time, as if they have crossed the threshold into weightlessness. They describe taking a deep breath from the sky and reaching a rare height. However, they also recognize that all the weight they carry is a burden offered by the world.

In the pre-chorus, the speaker acknowledges that despite feeling like they are burning, they couldn't fall because they are lifted up by every word the other person speaks to them. This suggests that their connection and the words of affirmation from the other person provide them with emotional support and prevent them from falling.

The chorus emphasizes that if anything falls, it is the world falling away from the speaker. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for leaving behind negativity or societal expectations.

In the second verse, the speaker describes how the other person makes them feel weightless like a feather on the sea while they themselves feel heavy like the world. They recognize that the other person has always been the anchor that holds them up and keeps them grounded.

In the pre-chorus, the speaker asks the other person to rely on them, to lean their weight on them, as they are in heaven. They express the desire for the other person not to fall away from them.

The bridge introduces the idea that the speaker doesn't have wings and will never have them. Instead, they ask the other person to allow them to be their own "Icarian carrion." This suggests a willingness to sacrifice oneself for the other person's benefit. The reference to Icarus, the character from Greek mythology who flew too close to the sun with wings made of feathers and wax, alludes to the potential consequences of reaching too high and the fear of falling.

Overall, the song portrays a deep desire for connection and the fear of being left behind or abandoned. It explores the idea of relying on someone else for emotional support and the potential consequences that come with reaching great heights.