Lyric discussion by colormegray 

Cover art for Carriage lyrics by Counting Crows

Actually, Adam said it was about a one night stand he had with one of his ex's. It resulted in her becoming pregnant. They decided to keep the baby but not stay together. She wound up having a miscarriage and this is about how sad, and relieved he felt, and how guilty he felt for being relieved. It is an absolutly beautiful, haunting, and touching song.