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I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | This song reminds me of my boyfriend, for whome I would change almost anything if I felt I was in danger of losing him. The first time I ever heard this song I bawled because of how touching it is and how honest. It's not often you come accoss a song that says everything you could think of saying almost verbatem. yaoigrrlon October 08, 2006 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | It is simply the desire to change and do everything in your power to make things right because she is the reason. The guy knows he messed up in the past, but loves her so much, he must change because he can't risk losing her again. Jammer631on February 11, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | I don't care much for the song but the lyrics are something I'm clinging to in this one. Seems like this guy really screwed up.. while his ex thinks he's just busy laughing it off. Seems like he did something that went against the whole idea of a relationship and he wants this girl to know that he's sorry. Whoever said guys never change? Lateralus518on February 16, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | (L)i think it's about how a guy treated a girl like crap and he finally realizes it now, but it's to late to go back and change that but he found that shes the reason he wants to change. and sometimes, the way one acts around the rest of the world is different when its just the two of you. music454545on February 27, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | First of all, people who talk about compeletely irrelevant things really piss me off. I don't care what your damn political views are, it has NOTHING to do with the song! Don't bash other peoples views; if you disagree, just IGNORE THEM. Ignore them, and tell them to concentrate on the SONG. And No one cares if you think it's a crappy song. If it's a crappy song, then don't waste space by LEAVING A COMMENT. Just had to get that out of my system. Anyway, now I'm going to add my take on this song. Like many people, I definately think this song is about a guy looking back on his past relationship. He must have had some sort of problems going on in his life that really messed with their relationship...she must have loved him very much, and must have put up with a lot of the bad ways he treated her. Eventually, they had to break up, probably for reasons that couldn't be helped, and they probably still loved eachother when it happened. My guess is that it's been a long time, she's finally moved on, he hasn't, but he has accepted the fact that he screwed it up and that it is over. However, he wants to truely apologize for all that he did to her, and let her know that all her suffering was not in vain. The reason why I think he still loves her during the song is because you'd have to truely love someone to want to change like that. He probably didn't realize that he loved her that much until it was over. And now, he doesn't want to make the same mistake again. This also reminds me of my ex boyfriend. (I hope no one minds me talking about my relationship, because I enjoyed reading about other peoples'). We just broke up a couple of days ago. We were close friends for a long time before we started dating. I was his first girlfriend, (I've had a lot more experience than him when it comes to love and dating), and he put me through a lot of pain and grief through our short lived relationship. He's had a lot of trouble opening up to people all his life, and he's also socially retarded. I was the first person he opened up to th |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | although i like this song, there isnt much to the lyrics. other than the two sets of chorus, there is only one other part. but, i take it as a guy with a drug habit going off to rehab. he wants to make sure the person he is talking to knows how he feels. sarrahs_momon May 21, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | i get ur theories, but i dot understand how they fit with the clip..in the clip, there is a car crash, and i htink he and his group are going breaking into a store..im not quite sure how it fits?? crapp123on June 25, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | This song is indeed about a relationship that has ended, and the other person who realizes their mistakes saying they want to change and let the person know the reason for it was their significant other. As someone said in the first comments, its "I didn't know what i had till it was gone" type of song. All you can do in life is realize your faults and work on them. My ex wife sent this to me when we got a divorce when she cheated on me. I can never take her back, but she emailed me this, and it meant a lot, i still want her to be happy, and she wants to change her life. KoiHoshion June 25, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | This is the first true song that ever really annoying the living hell out of me. This song is what inspired me to abandon radio for indie. Thank you hoobastank for making me sick to my stomach, you did me a huge favor. Now go fuck yourselves =]wolfmother_rockethon June 25, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | The epitome of all God awful in music today. How did we go from pop music that had universal appeal in the 70's back to this? There was a time this song was played nearly back to back and it's what finally drove me away from the radio. Nearly every song just pointless drivell concerning heartbreak and pubeless boys who're mad at dad. It'd be nice for some variety. Just listen to a song by My Morning Jacket, Gideon. It's beautiful, insightful. It's got depth. Something we would've heard on the radio 30 to 40 years ago. It's actually a very politically motivated song. Mainstream is far too afraid to go there anymore. Might drive fans away. Pathetic. wolfmother_rockethon August 01, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | this song is amazing. i personally think it means that he messed up with her once and he's realized that he blew his chance. but now he's learned wut he's done 2 her and he wants a second shot. he's gonna try 2 change himself in2 a better person 4 herdat MLE chickon August 28, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | Well..I just randomly got this song in my head and had to go listen to it just to get the damn thing out...I suppose you could call this a 'guilty pleasure'. I know to a large extent it's crap, crap lyrics, crap guitar playing, yet you CANNOT HELP but sing along to this song when it comes on the radio, mainly because the melody is so bloody addictive, so fair play to them there. Anyone trying to find anything 'insightful' in these lyrics is having a laugh, the whole nature of having songs to sum up relationships or giving songs afterward to someone to define them as a person is ludicrously absurd, you do realise it probably took them about oh..say 10 minutes to come up with this poetic mush? Lets look at the evidence....they had the amazing talent and foresight to fit together such dramatically complicated words in their chorus as 'me' 'be' 'new' and 'you', YES OH ONE I LOVE I'M DEDICATING THIS SONG TO YOU BECAUSE IT'S CLEARLY SUCH A WONDERFUL EXPONENT OF HOW ROMANTICALLY EXPLICIT ONE CAN BE WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE WHEN IT COMES TO TELLING YOU HOW I FEEL..er? I'd hate to have this bollocks dedicated to me. In saying that all, it is a bloody addictive and great song, I'll admit it. Well, to my therapist at least. Not to you. I HATE THIS DAMN SONG..UNDERSTAND???! *blush*Simply_Fredon October 02, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | This is my favorite song of all time. It always has been and always will be. Anyway, this song has a very general meaning to it. Yes it is about a girl of course, but it was written so it could be connected to other things (like family) as well. But he's saying that he loves them so much that he's willing to truly change who he is, so he could be with them. irocksohardon November 13, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | This reminds me of my "big brother"I went through this really rebellious stage, trying to fit in.. and he warned me about what i was doing, i pretty much ruined my life.. But he brought me back. so this is my song to mitchy. xox. r0ck_r0xon January 01, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | I love this song because it has a a strong messege. I cant even count the times i have joked around with my friends saying i'm sorry im not perfect when i really meant itovrwrkd&undrpaidon January 11, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | that he wants to apologize to his gf cuz he hurt her and walked out on her and she makes him feel as if he should change and apologize to her so they could maybe be together again...........at least how i took it...........my fiance dedicated it to me cuz we lost contact for 4 months but he had a bad past life and im the reason he wants to change..........i luv you paulally4lifeon July 16, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | I think this song is about someone who used to be an alcoholic or drug addict. He had to put his girlfriend through so much pain and worry but at the end she was the one who saved him. He found a reason to start over when he fell in love with her. banditqueenon August 09, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | I think he hurt the love of his life, without realising it at first. When he finally understands what he did, he tries to get close to her and convice her that he has changed. ["a side of me u didn't know"]. Great song... Love the sound. Darlingxxx22on October 08, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | It's a great song with easy to understand lyrics...I like it when I can understand it without much thinking :) yep guy messed up and appology...some people can't or it's hard for them to appology so this is great song they can do that trough! eraon January 02, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | i'm srry for all of who like but i hate this song. the only thing about this that doesn't suck is the lyric. and the weird thing is i can't help but listen to it when i hear it on the radio or wherever else. kaynicka1988on February 06, 2009 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @kaynicka1988It's alright. I'm like that with some songs, too. You aren't alone. It might just be that you hear it too often, it's too over played. It gets really annoying when you hear the same thing over and over again,and that goes for anything, not just music. At least you were politeabout it. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | what the fuck every ones talking about the video and not paying ANY attention to the lyricsthis is a very GOOD song and all you people can think about is the fucked up video!!!!! disturbedman87on February 18, 2009 Link2 Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. @disturbedman87Whoa.....calm down. It's gonna be alright. If you do't like it,ignore them. That's all I can say. jessieBDon May 26, 2009I agree with you, it's about the lyrics not the video. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | Love this song. One of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Also love the message. People need to try and make themselveschange to fix their problems instead of blaming the world. The world ain't gonna change for one person. jessieBDon May 26, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | I think this song means that this guy is really trying his hardest too change his bad ways into good ways. I think he is trying to show his "ex" how much she really means to him, and that he would do anything to get her back. I think that he just wants to show her how much he cares for her, and that he absolutely HATES all the pain he put her through, and he wants to stop all her tears and just hold her tight, and never let go. This song has a lot of meaning, and it's beautiful. chaaa1996on June 15, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | Yes, I think everyone agrees that this song is about redemption... I don't like talking about me that much, but those lyrics are really clear for me, I used to do alot of bad things... and I'm still in some deep crap nowadays cause of it, and I know I hurt people, doing it... You can't even imagine how you'd wish to apology in these moments, but you just can't, cause you know that won't be enough. The guy in the song clearly says he lost, he gotta leave to start everything over again, cause his love cannot forgive him. I know how it feels. I don't like Hoobastank that much, this song is deep tho, there aren't many songs about...redemption. Respect. PalmaVicoon June 19, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | MemoryWhen I was 17 I fell in love for the first time. This guy was everything to me. He was the first person ever that I spoke the words "I love you" to. For someone as emotionally challanged as I am, it was a HUGE deal. He told me that this song was how he felt about me but I had not heard the song by then. When I finally saw the video on VH1... I cried. I listened to every word Doug sang and through him I heard the apology that my bf wanted me to hear for having broken my heart. I thought everything could only go up from there. I was so wrong. I later found out that he had been trying to get with someone very close to me and I was the fool that believed him when he told me I was his one and only. This was the beginning of my streak of bad relationships. This song still makes me cry but I like it regardless because despite my awful experience, it reminds me that I am worth more that I give myself credit for. Isauraon August 06, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | MemoryWhen I was 17 I fell in love for the first time. This guy was everything to me. He was the first person ever that I spoke the words "I love you" to. For someone as emotionally challanged as I am, it was a HUGE deal. He told me that this song was how he felt about me but I had not heard the song by then. When I finally saw the video on VH1... I cried. I listened to every word Doug sang and through him I heard the apology that my bf wanted me to hear for having broken my heart. I thought everything could only go up from there. I was so wrong. I later found out that he had been trying to get with someone very close to me and I was the fool that believed him when he told me I was his one and only. This was the beginning of my streak of bad relationships. This song still makes me cry but I like it regardless because despite my awful experience, it reminds me that I am worth more that I give myself credit for. Isauraon August 06, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | I have always loved this song since I first heard it, but it wasn't until recently after my break up with my then boyfriend that I started to relate to the lyrics of this song. When we were still together, I said a lot of unthoughtful and mean things to him. I took him and our relationship for granted and I wish that I could take them all back. After we broke up, I felt so low about myself, I didn't know what to do, but I knew that I did not want to continue being this person. So when I listen to this song, it gives me hope. I am convinced that God sent him to me to help me see myself so that I can change for the better. Beautiful song... very inspirational! mellowsunfloweron November 02, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | When I listen to this song, I basically think of mom, and all the times we had and still have together. I think of the times I've hurt her, and I think of the times I've made her happy. So, when I sung this song in class one day, for a project, I came close to crying, cause my mom was in the audience. So, I dedicate this song to my mom and the memories we have of each other. Dragon19on December 09, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | i've always liked this song.Sometimes i just cant believe it, the fact that he left me without feeling mercy for me. He treated me like shit and he didnt care about me.Yes i noticed, and yes ppl told me about it. I wasnt blind, i just didnt wanted to see the truth.Not because i wAs stupid, but i didnt want to lose his friendship. at some point..we were best friends and i cared about him.ALOT.and maybe he cared about me as well. i was always there for him.3 months ago he said he realized that i wAs always there for him.we started dating but he changed and everything changed. i broke up with him because i thought he was cheating on me.He always had some excuses not to see me.But then i "realized" i was wrong...and i said i was sorry.we went back together. Later on, he thought i was cheating on him.He didnt let me explain, he didnt listen to me.Days passed and he came back.we got back together.One day he came over.and he was listening this song.I loved this song.He broke up with me a few days ago.why?...not a good REASON..and i dnt really knw...but all i know is that He hurt me.He didnt care our friendship ended just like that.He didnt care to lose me as a friend.Sometimes i felt that he slapped me in my face many times...everytime he said mean things or treated me like shit.. why should i care?Do i hate him?No...but i cant forgive him yet,Does he hate me? i dnt think he should... i didnt do anything.well i did. i took all his crap.lies.and i swallowed my pain.Does he care? (sarcastic)Of course he does!he "loved" me.I still listen to this song every once in a while..and sometimes i think he is singing this song... he is telling me he is sorry in this song because he couldnt say it in my face.i like to think he is sorry even though he doesnt care at all.I blamed myself many times. but i learned that its not worth it, if u wanna blame urself...do it once and then move on. because if u keep blaming urself ur gonna keep going back... and you will be stuck there for a while. sometimes i wish i could go back...but you can |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | I don't find this song to have anything to do with redemption at all; it's about remorse. When your boyfriend or girlfriend totally breaks your heart, this song is how you hope they are feeling about crushing you. It's nice, sentimental song. KingDon March 01, 2011 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | The video helps explain the general overall meaning of the song. He contributed directly or indirectly through inaction, abandonment, or both something negative that happened to her. The video.. he's smiling at her. They might have a relationship or just that instant connection. She smiles at him. Trusts him. She's happy. He continues to smile back. They are maintaining eye contact while she walks into a car he knows is coming. He is directly connected with something that hurt her, stood by while it happened without protecting or trying to stop it, then doesn't help her while she's down. He doesn't feel good about it. But thats what happens. She survives. Another man comes to her rescue. She leaves with other man. The rest of it is an apology with him using his talents for good, instead of throwing girls under the bus, giving her the gift of music which makes her happy and could potentially be a form of healing as music is considered therapeutic. The video and song really strike a chord with me. On one hand its nice he cares and is trying to make it up to her. On the other there is that "before I go" which is a reminder of him leaving in the first place. Is he giving her a gift for her to feel better or for him to feel better? chaidrinkeron April 29, 2011 Link2 Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. @chaidrinkerThat's how I always thought it to be. And if he cares so much in the song about her and yadda-yadda he's wants to be better to her-then why is he leaving???!!! Thia007on November 23, 2011The video is continued in same direction. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | Great Song! I read through the interpretations listed here, about a love lost for someone special that they hurt. I have a friend that interprets it a little different, and I truly love his feelings for the song. He dedicates the song to his sons. I don't know the details of their past, but I don't think I have to know details to understand why this song for him is to his sons! Very touching for a Father to express this to his children! Nina2035on November 16, 2014 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | This song has a very different meaning for me, personally. I did things I am personally not proud of but I managed to turn my life around. I actually listened to this song quite often through that process as a song "to myself". A way to say to ME that I am the best reason to change. I've found a reason for meTo change who I used to beA reason to start over newAnd the reason is youwendytime73on May 16, 2016 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | hey tenserock, you lil fucker, you get on here and run your sorry liberal-pussy-ass-herpes-covered mouth for no reason... no one cares bout your stupid shitty fucking politcal views, bush got shit done, if we had some fucking candidate you selected, maybe we could just censor iraq, censor their bombs, and maybe..just maybe they could censor me from whooping your fucking face and rubbing your nose in my american shit. people come on here to talk about songs, they dont want to see your shit, im sick of it, this is not the place for that, now fuck off you lil buttplug.....anyway im sorry you all had to witness that, but i just wanted to comment on how they got their band name, i heard this from a bunch of people and i wanted to see if anyone could confirm it: I heard that they had a tropical fish named hooba in their fish tank, and accidently filled the tank with cough syrup when they got drunk.. The next day they woke up, hooba was dead and the smell of rotting fish reminded them of some of the whores who were there with them.... (haha jk about that part) but the fish stank.. so hoobastank.... I dunno, just what i heard, anyone else hear this? Mothra666on May 20, 2004 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | I know this sounds so weird but this my husband and mine's song! He has made a lot stupid mistakes in the time we've been together. He feels that he wants to change for me because he loves me. I know some say it's a past love which I totally get but I think it could also relate to a child in a way!?! Like, I've said before it all depends on how you perceive the lyrics is what matters the most! bassetlover76on March 19, 2011 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so, I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you | zvNnbDSgevQ3A35j | 3530822107858489426 | Ok... No one cares what you think about this song... I couldn't care less if it;s your favorite song or not... some of you people make me sick. It's about him changing his life because he treated some one like shit, and guessing by the music, it's a girl, because a guy would be consitered kind of gay if he wrote an emo-core balliad to a guy friend. Katiebear1031on May 02, 2004 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | quoting from wiki...Robertson on "The Weight"According to Robertson, "The Weight" was inspired by the films of Luis Buñuel, about which Robertson once said:(Buñuel) did so many films on the impossibility of sainthood. People trying to be good in Viridiana and Nazarin, people trying to do their thing. In ‘The Weight’ it’s the same thing. People like Buñuel would make films that had these religious connotations to them but it wasn’t necessarily a religious meaning. In Buñuel there were these people trying to be good and it’s impossible to be good. In "The Weight" it was this very simple thing. Someone says, "Listen, would you do me this favour? When you get there will you say 'hello' to somebody or will you give somebody this or will you pick up one of these for me? Oh? You’re going to Nazareth, that’s where the Martin guitar factory is. Do me a favour when you’re there." This is what it’s all about. So the guy goes and one thing leads to another and it’s like "Holy Shit, what’s this turned into? I’ve only come here to say 'hello' for somebody and I’ve got myself in this incredible predicament." It was very Buñuelish to me at the time. Only in this case, the traveler encounters the favor-asking people in Nazareth itself. midsummermuseon April 10, 2009 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I just found the meaning of this song at this address: theband.hiof.no/articles/…Basically, there is no "meaning". It's not like "Hey Jude" where there is a "meaning" or a clear narrative or inspiration. Instead, Robbie Robertson (the man who wrote the lyrics) said "I just wrote it. It’s just one of those things. I thought of a couple of words that led to a couple more, and the next thing I knew I wrote the song," and he's also said "When I wrote ‘The Weight’, the first song for ‘Music From Big Pink’, it had a kind of American mythology I was reinventing using my connection to the universal language. The Nazareth in ‘The Weight’ was Nazareth, Pennsylvania." He was using very evocative language, which ends up sounding Biblical, i.e. great and mythical -- because there's not much language that digs deeper in the human soul to bring up images than the Bible. And "The Weight" manages to do the same as the Bible, in that respect. And it's also not dissimilar with regard to the difficulty in interpreting it! But, similarly or dissimilarly, that's because The Weight lacks a real story being told. Instead, he he uses the "Universal Language", really evocative and poetic language, to tell a story of travel and desperation and attachment with all the narrative "blanks" left unfilled, which actually leaves us to fill the blanks in with something that's not even put into words -- the imagery of a North American mythology. For me, I imagine him pulling into a Nazareth of whiskey stills and Appalachian old-timers, rural ghettos, rusty train cars rattling by, and guys with dogs that have only been fed whenever their owners got the chance. A beautiful song, the kind of song that conjures meanings up for each listener. This is one song where the comments on songmeanings that claim that the song has no "meaning" are well placed, although that is an asset in the case of this piece. just12on October 13, 2007 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @just12@just12 If the song's backdrop is Nazareth, PA...how close is that tow |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | To me, "the weight" described in the song is the responsibility of the people in the living world. The singer has recently "left his body" but is in a place between life and death, soon to face judgement. "Ms. Fanny, who the narrator offers to take the 'load' for, is someone close to him, perhaps a lover or possibly some other family member. Fanny had died previously and left her responsibilities to the author. I pulled in to Nazareth, was feeling 'bout half past deadI just need some place where I can lay my head``Hey mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?'' He just grinned and shook my hand, ``No'' was all he saidThe narrator is very tired from the weights of the world, and wants to rest. Currently he's in Nazareth. which I think means he's between earth and heaven. There's no rest for this man yet, he must first face judgement. I picked up my bag, I went looking for a place to hideWhen I saw Carmen and the Devil walking side by sideI said ``Hey Carmen, come on, let's go downtown''She said ``I gotta go but my friend can stick around''Carmen hanging with the Devil might mean she's destined for hell. As for the author wanting to hide, it might mean that he doesn't want to face judgement yet, indeed he says he's looking for a place to hide. The devil might be sticking around to usher in his new captives who are judged unworthy of heaven. Go down Miss Moses, there's nothing you can sayIt's just old Luke, and Luke's waiting on the judgement day``Well, Luke my friend, what about young Anna-Lee?'' He said ``Do me a favour son, won't you stay and keep Anna-Lee company?'' Miss Moses might be Anna-Lee's mother, who is trying to convince Luke to return to life. Clearly Luke is in line for judgement and in the same situation as the narrator. He's decided to stay to face judgement, but asks the narrator to stay and keep anna-lee company. Perhaps Anna-Lee is Luke's daughter in the living world, and he wants the narrator to look after her when he's gone. Also, Miss Moses might be in line for judgement but less w |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Robbie Robertson said that when he wrote this song, it was just one of those things, where as he's writing, one word just led to another. He is talking about Nazareth Pennsylvania though. Overall, I don't think he even knows what it means. true1480on March 18, 2007 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @true1480@true1480 ???? |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | First time I heard this song was in "Easy Rider" movie. I was quite impressed with the mixture of the images and the song. Afterwards in "Rolling Stone" magazine I read that the song was inspired by the film "the impossibility of sainthood" of the Spanish director Luis Bunuel. A great song! |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I think this song is about Jesus, despite the comments of meaningless songs. In my views, the narrator isn't given any help, he doesn't get anything from anyone else unless he does something in return, and Jesus takes their load anyway, even though they are not the best people or anything. The chorus is a dead giveaway, to take the load off someone and put it on me is definitely about how Jesus took our sins, in my opinion. oiiopoon September 28, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Lyrically biblical, an everyman's life described executed brilliantly. Inspired the song Levon, by Bernie Taupin and Elton John, another absolute gem. Human condition, baby, nothin better to write about. forrestgibon October 15, 2008 Link2 Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. @forrestgib@forrestgib Your first sentence sums it up nicely. Poetry (lyrics) usuallyget misinterpreted, it's the connotation, Not the denotation, that is wheredeeper meanings are hidden, in plain view. closecallon November 06, 2017@forrestgib I SAW Elvis live, in Detroit last October. Yeah-he played that song, and all his other Great hits. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | the weight i can rember the first time i heard this great song, i was stoned as f**k, and this song caught on the radio, i never ever had a feelin like the feelin i got from this song, i mean it was almost like the music it self was getting me high, like it was a drug, so ever day i listenin to the weight one or twice and from then on i dont listen to nothing but the band,,, my opion the band was the best groups in history and i think they should of be geiving sumthing more then what they got for makin sum of the greastest music in history......but that my opion,,,,, only thing i now is i would pay a million dollar to find out what happenin to me the day i heard this song,,, i no more ppl then just me felt thing way and i wish i could talk to one of them bout it......thebandfavon May 10, 2009 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @thebandfav@thebandfav What. You got no SPELLCHECK? Cause you sure can't write a sensible sentence! |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | If you lived in this town, you would completely understand this song. crounsa810on June 06, 2009 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @crounsa810The Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) is commonly known as Fannie Mae. It buys mortgages from banks so that they will have more more money to do things with. It was Founded in 1938 and Chartered by Congress in 1968 - the same year that this album came out. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | This is one of my favorite songs. I found this article online that did what I thought was an excellent job in interpreting the meaning behind this song. theband.hiof.no/articles/…scooter2009on October 16, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I really think everyone is turning this song inside out looking for the meaning. I think it's simply talking about one man carrying a burden from many different people throughout the song. In every verse someone else lays more problems on him. Even the last verse about Fanny. She is the whole reason why he is even there (wherever that may be) to start with. But he realises while riding a train back to her that she's all he cares about. And he'll be damn glad to get back home. Whatever it's about...it's awesome! sm000on October 22, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | It is most certainly "Fanny" (or Fannie if you choose) and not "Annie." Granted, it's not clear in the chorus because the end of "off" blurs the beginning of the name. However, in the last verse, they're CLEARLY saying "to get back to miss Fanny." It's unmistakable there, unless you're maybe listening to a cover version or something. You can also see a few live videos of Levon singing this where you can clearly see him making the "F" sound of "Fanny" in that last verse (no to mention that you can hear it clear as a bell). famousbeagleon October 27, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Rick Danko grew up in Green's Corners (farming town outside where i live), and worked on a tobacco farm until he left to pursue his music. the tobacco farmer he worked for was chet (chester) and the horse danko's crew loaded when they were picking was Fannie. the verse about crazy chester is the only one sung by danko when they perform it. so i have a feeling that that is who crazy chester and fannie are. That is what the Danko family will tell you its about, but who knows really. sgb87on January 10, 2010 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @sgb87sqb87 has this right. I know this because my wife is a granddaughter of "crazy" Chester. He did indeed have a workhorse named Fanny and a dog named Jack. A few of the other individuals were also names of family members (Carmen and Emily) What the whole song means is anybody's guess, and I am sure drugs might have been part of putting the whole story together. But at any account, Ricky obviously was impressioned by Chester and his family (I believe they were neighbours as well), but most of all was the vision of Fanny working in the fields. My understanding is that Ricky always wanted to unfurrow Fanny (take the weight off Fanny...) and ride the horse free from his burden. Whether he actually did, will always be a mystery. Ricky is dead of course. Fanny and Jack for sure are no longer in the real world, and Chester passed away about 2 years ago. And I can confirm Chester was pretty crazy!! |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | This song does contain a lot of biblical references, but really I think it is commentary on how people live their lives in self destructive ways, hiding from the simple truths. In the three middle verses, the common thread seems to be companionship; we have Carmen and the devil, Luke and Anna-Lee, and Chester and his dog. The song's narrator is bringing a simple message of love from Fannie, which could symbolize the message Jesus brought to earth from God; however, nobody wants to hear it. Carmen doesn't want to spend time with the narrator, and prefers the devil. I picture Luke as one of those Christians who is always waiting for the end of days... he has a family, a daughter, but he's not concerned with her, only focusing of the imminent rapture, and missing out on the joy of a family. Crazy Chester is willing to trade his dog for a rat, ie a faithful companion for an immoral one. Anyways, that's my take on it, a great song indeed. sirkingsleyon June 12, 2011 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I think lemonge93 may be right. There are many lines that cab be taken as biblical references. It can be taken that Jesus is the focal point of the song as the one arriving in Nazareth, being rejected in his own town (as the bible says). The constant reference to "Fanny" can be taken as God taking the load of human salvation and giving it to Jesus as His burden to take from us. And of course it is a free gift. "Carmen" can be any person, any of us and Jesus attempts to save her/him but again being rejected. Reference to Moses (the old law/old testament) and to Luke (the new law/new testament gospel writer) refering to "son" waiting for the end time but asking Jesus to stay with his friend Anna-lee. "Crazy Chester" may be a demon-possessed person who encounters Jesus and Jesus offers him peace thru Him. Lastly, Jesus knows His time has come and He will return to Fanny (God), the one who sent him to announce the Kingdom to everyone on earth. But then again, who knows? rajonrondoon November 29, 2011 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @rajonrondoOr it could be what the writer of the song said it was, a trip to the Martin Guitar company in Nazareth, PA, having absolutely nothing to do with religion or the bible. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | sqb87 has this right. I know this because my wife is a granddaughter of "crazy" Chester. He did indeed have a workhorse named Fanny and a dog named Jack. A few of the other individuals were also names of family members (Carmen and Emily) What the whole song means is anybody's guess, and I am sure drugs might have been part of putting the whole story together. But at any account, Ricky obviously was impressioned by Chester and his family (I believe they were neighbours as well), but most of all was the vision of Fanny working in the fields. My understanding is that Ricky always wanted to unfurrow Fanny (take the weight off Fanny...) and ride the horse free from his burden. Whether he actually did, will always be a mystery. Ricky is dead of course. Fanny and Jack for sure are no longer in the real world, and Chester passed away about 2 years ago. And I can confirm Chester was pretty crazy!! Spottyon January 21, 2012 Link3 Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. @Spottyvery cool mate, my wife would be a great neice of Chet, her Nona was Chet's sister. I was at Chet's funeral a few years back and this song was playing and I asked my wife why this song was playing and she explained to me the connection between her family and this song, which prompted me to make my original post, very cool to hear from someone to confirm this roots of this songs. sgb87on January 06, 2013*thesgb87on January 06, 2013hey that is the first explanation of meaning for this song I have heard lol. for certain this song is about drugs, herion in particular; bag is common street slang for a dose, looking for a place to hide is looking for a place to shoot dope, it is common to give your connection a taste if you are comin into a new place and don't know the man......the rest well, I think ya'll can figure it out. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Robertson: The story told in the song is about the guilt of relationships, not being able to give what’s being asked of you. Someone is stumbling through life, going from one situation to another, with different characters. In going through these catacombs of experience. you’re trying to do what’s right, but it seems that with all the places you have to go, it’s just not possible. In the song, all this is ‘the load.’Quoted in ‘Martin Scorsese: a journey’ by Mary Pat Kelly, 1992. ZipKingon July 25, 2013 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | allmusic.com has a good review that helps in understanding this totally and completely awesome song. Hit that junk up. mellowon November 10, 2004 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @mellowWell Here is what I have heard,hear. Nazereth is a city in Penn. they make martin guitars there. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | At first glimpse I would have agreed with Yarand21 about the biblical idea especiall with the reference to Mrs Moses and Luke. I've been listenin to this song a lot closer lately though and it sounds like they are trying to cope with the loss of someone. Each verse they are doing something to help someone cope with death. Wether its keeping some one company, feeding their dog or something of that nature. Hence leaving the weight or burden on someone who was very close. Now it appears to be the narrators time to go cuz hes at Nazeruth and in the last verse he talks about his time. He seems to be worried about leaving the weight on Fanny now, most likely a loved one. I'm not completey sure but I guess its somethingI'd like to see some more ideas on this song, perhaps now it'll become bigger since its on TV now! tayzha26on November 19, 2004 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @tayzha26According to songwriter Robertson, "The Weight" was inspired by the films of Luis Buñuel, about which Robertson once said:(Buñuel) did so many films on the impossibility of sainthood. People trying to be good in Viridiana and Nazarin, people trying to do their thing. In ‘The Weight’ it’s the same thing. People like Buñuel would make films that had these religious connotations to them but it wasn’t necessarily a religious meaning. In Buñuel there were these people trying to be good and it’s impossible to be good. In "The Weight" it was this very simple thing. Someone says, "Listen, would you do me this favour? When you get there will you say 'hello' to somebody or will you give somebody this or will you pick up one of these for me? Oh? You’re going to Nazareth, that’s where the Martin guitar factory is. Do me a favour when you’re there." This is what it’s all about. So the guy goes and one thing leads to another and it’s like "Holy Shit, what’s this turned into? I’ve only come here to say 'hello' for somebody and I’ve got myself in this incredible predicament." It was very Buñuelish to me at the time. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | This is an awesome song, one that I've never really thought about the lyrics too...It's surely about community and does sound very Biblical. Jesus said to cast all our cares on him (Matthew 11:29-20 & 1 Peter 5:7). However, I have NO idea who all the people are in this song and if they stand for something. Any ideas? ablack8on November 30, 2004 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | good old The Band. They were Bob Dylan's backing group. He actually named them because they were soo awesome. Any how this song has biblical reference but is about a journey for a guitar store in Nazareth, Pennsylvania and just sending regards to someone in town and how it became more then just that. he just adds characters for reference. Chester is the town character straight out of the TV series Gunsmoke which was set in Dodge City in the 1880s. Oh yeah, I have been told but am not sure but Fanny is the name of the donkey that road mary into Nazareth. Camarueon December 16, 2004 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Nazareth, like ablack8 said, is a town, but its in Pennsyvania, and yeah, thats where the factory is. But the song does sound very southern, I agree. And I've always heard that "the weight" refers, in a very oversimplified way, to the burden we feel to deflect sin and be saint-like. I dunno, I think this song is probably very personal and understandable to the writer himself. The band's musical performance of the song is much more important and universal. daygatoron January 01, 2005 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | With the staples on the last waltz is one of the greatest duets ive ever seen, the band did more to launch rock and roll at its finest than anyone else, and they still give all the credit to the beetles=plunchbox90857on January 27, 2005 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Does the chorus say "Take a load off Fanny" or is it Annie? I've seen sevaral different sites, but not nothing to confirm one or the other. I like the song regardless, just trying to settle a betglovejaon February 03, 2005 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @glovejaI always thought it was Annie. Everytime I sing it, I say Annie but the more I search for chords and tabs on this song, the more I'm convinced it must be Fanny. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I think the surge in popularity of this song is due to that cell phone commercial. I like this song because it is inspiring and optimistic. It just makes you feel great whenever you listen to it. It might have a biblical reference or two but I tend to agree with the interpretation about Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Maybe the members of this "Band" decided to apply biblical principles to modern time and setting. Ultimately, only the songwriter and maybe singer may know the true meaning is. Either way, I like this song and it deserves to be a classic. OpinionHeadon February 17, 2005 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Is it seriously popular now because of a phone commercial? Wasn't it in a beer ad about a decade ago? Anyway, I've always thought this song war written though the eyes of the recently departed. It started with him feeling "half-past dead" and Fanny being the one who put the load on (in) him and "sent him here with regards to everyone." lustfrogon February 26, 2005 Link4 Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. @lustfrogi second that. since i first heard this song and actually listened to the lyrics, i've had the notion that it was from the point of view of someone who's dead or dying. eric321on August 30, 2009agreed...P.S. song is timelesskoolhandkyleon September 10, 2010Not me. You guys are reading too much into it. He is just very tired, wandered into town looking to crash somewhere for the night. He is probably commenting on man's lack of good will to others. Maybe it is biblical. Maybe it is about Jesus pulling into town. Probably influenced by Dylan's Stuck in Mobile w/ Memphis Blues--a hallucinatory song with impressions of this and that. That was the vogue back then. Doubt me? Check out Desolation Row. Acid will do that to you. The point is, the song is not supposed to be a simple interpretation. Have fun with Happiness is a Warm Gun. All kinds of nuggets on that sucker! railroadginon May 04, 2012@lustfrog I think so or something similar if not why all the bible references. I get songs in my head that play over and over ( ones that I'm not that familiar with and some that I am. This is the most recent one. They're to send me a message t's up to me to decipher. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | i love this song. i have no idea what its about. is it about religion? i even thought it may be about star wars, but isnt everything??? anyway, this song doesnt need to be analysed, its just a great song. the 4th verse is my favourite....i love Danko\'s (i think) voice on it. i also love it in the 5th verse when they sing together.....great stuff!!! mcnrymikinon March 23, 2005 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I agree with tayzha26. I heard this song growing up. It was a staple of my youth but I never understood the lyrics, I just loved the song. Then I saw the movie "The Big Chill". I still didn't understand it until I went on "songmeanings" and read tayzha26's meaning. It now makes sense. Although, I would love to know what "The Bands" meaning was. Anybody know? CindyBell1on April 06, 2005 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | i have no idea about the true meaning of this song, but i think Yarand21 may have something. i don't know the bible well, but going on his interpretation, i think fanny could represent god... sending his son (the narrator of the song) into the world to carry the weight of all our sins. that's all i've got. suckswhenon June 20, 2005 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | so i was just thinking but what if its about aids or a sexually transmitted disease which the singer got from a dead lover, fanny, or prostitute (where a man can find a bed, or brothel maybe?) carmen maybe another street woman who used to go downtown but now the devil(disease) sticks with her and whoever sleeps with her i dunno i dont feel like explaining my thoughts on the rest. im prolly wrong but whatever its just a thought finish it on your own. wilcokidon January 25, 2006 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Smuggler has some interesting ideas, but he missed something in the Chester verse. When Crazy Chester asks the narrator to take his dog, the narrator misunderstands, thinking Chester wants him to kill his dog, but all he really wants is someone to take care of it because he no longer can. It's supposed to be humorous and ironic. tyguyon February 13, 2006 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Well, from what I understand, the "Nazareth" they're talking about is Nazareth, PA, where the Martin guitars are made. Robbie Robertson (the Band's lead guitarist) wrote this song, and he reportedly was referring to that Nazareth. What the rest of the song is about is beyond me, but sonically, I love this song. The piano, guitar, bass, and the dry drums perfectly compliment the harmonies. NorthWriteron June 16, 2006 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | The Band actually used to be called Levon and the Hawks and before that they were Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks. If you wanna get the best in The Band's material you should get "A Musical History: Box Set" . It is an amazing compilation of this bands music, it has all their hits as well as songs from The Last Waltz and most importantly an extremely awesome live version of Bob Dylan's Rainy Day Women 12 & 35, where The Band plays back up. Also get the Basement Tapes... I love this band... they is one of me favs. kidsmoke91on November 06, 2006 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | You all have given me new insights to this song.... I always thought that this was a Dylan song which he turned over to Robbie Robertson to complete...or perhaps Dylan's influence on Roberson is stronger than we imagined....I always thought that "Sympathy for the Devil" was a Dylan gift to the Rolling Stones. Very similar to "All Along the Watchtower". I'll save those thoughts for another time. Back to "the Weight" aside from the deep meanings everyone entered, this seems simpler....A guy goes on a trip, but instead of enjoying it, he is doing favors for everyone else during this vacation time. So he can not enjoy his time away from home. The only one who was not imposing was Fanny who just wanted others to get her regard, a very nice gesture with little effort on the traveller. Whenever I travel to faraway places, people ask me to get this and that, visit so and so, etc. The reason people go away is to get away. Sorry this was not as thought provoking as the other comment...I'm a simple guy. celticray47on February 07, 2006 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | You've all missed something extremely fundamental in pronouncing the lyrics. The name of the song's mystery woman is NOT Fanny or Miss Fanny, it's Annie. "TAke a load off, Annie" makes the last "f" in the word "off" carry into the name making it sound like some nonsence word like Fanny. This is a common mistake. But you can clearly hear that her name is indeed Annie in the last verse where the lyrics sing "...my bag is sinking low, and I do believe it's time to get back to Miss Annie, you know..." In this part of the song, the sounds of the words are clearly seperated exposing the fact that he is not singing about Fanny, but about Annie. AndrewRoheon April 27, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I've just been skimming, but doesn't look like anyone got this one right. The song is about a man who travels to Nazerath, Pa on a mission from Miss Fannie who is asking him to go there and say hello to everyone. (this mission is "the weight"") While he is there everyone in the town asks him to do them a favor, adding to the weight. Finally he says to hell with this, I'm only here for Miss Fannie. A direct quote from Robbie Robertson:According to Robertson, "The Weight" was somewhat inspired by the films of Luis Buñuel, about which Robertson once said:He did so many films on the impossibility of sainthood, people trying to do good in Viridiana and Nazarín, and it's impossible to do good. In "The Weight" it's the same thing. Someone says, "Listen, will you do me this favor? When you get there will you say 'hello' to somebody or will you pick up one of these for me?" "Oh, you're going to Nazareth, do me a favor when you're there." So the guy goes and one thing leads to another and it's like, "Holy shit, what has this turned into? I've only come here to say 'hello' for somebody and I've got myself in this incredible predicament." It was very Buñuelish to me at the time. You can read more at Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…tylerg18on June 13, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Yea, this song is totally bibilical. it's all about jesus coming back and saving all of the ones who believed, but unfortunately, the narrater didn't know Christ, and well, all of his friends are going to heaven and leaving all of their important items with him. webejamminmonehon July 13, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I agree with celticray47, it seems like everyone is reading way too much into the song. It is about traveling, being road weary, searching for redemption in all its forms. Also, "the weight" and "load" were commonly used slang terms used to refer to drugs that were being trafficked, particularly heroin, which adds another dimension to the theme of redemption and traveling. Perhaps, the narrator is moving drugs and is looking to unload them on someone in the town, Nazareth, PA. Just a theory...aqualung65on August 17, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | From my understanding the song is about a drug deal that went bad. The main character thinks he's just picking up a package for someone only later to find out there was a lot more behind the original deal they made. By the end of it all he just wants to get out of Nazerath and back to Fannie, the one who has put him in this predictement. remotehomelifeon January 23, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | For me this song, set in nazereth pensylvania, is talking about how we sometimes lose our way in life. The nararator goes to nazereth, before he travels there, for what i think is a different reason from what he ends up doing, but before that miss fanny (who probably lives in the town he comes from) tells him to send her regards to everybody, as in carmen, luke, miss moses... anyway he takes a load or weight of her in doing this. While in nazareth he probably seeks these people out and loses track of what he was suposed to do or what he wanted to do. And gets into trouble or does all these things only because somebody told him to send their regards. the countless biblical references are most likely, or as i think, maybe saying that we can lose our way in faith ... just a guess. 101315214on November 15, 2007 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | This song sounds like a simple story, but there are lots of underlying religious themes i.e. Carmen and The Devil, Judgement Day etc... Awesome song, and probably the best live performance by a band ever (in my opinion at least) in the concert film 'The Last Waltz' - they're rediculously tight in that. _Godbe_on April 09, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I particularly think that when they say "carmen and the devil walking side by side" that it's actually KARMA. Because the way karma tends to work sometimes is that you will do nice things for the sake of being paid back and as soon as you think you see the gratitude coming in your direction, like "I said hey Karma, come on let's go downtown". However, karma really knows who is doingtfor the rigth reasons, and thats why her "friend the devil can stick around." Could be far-fetched. Jenelleyon April 22, 2008 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | yes, if you choose Carmen, (Karma) and have to accept the devil as well, thats most definitely a fall from grace,at the end the narrator realizes he needs to get back to miss fanny, the road back to the king. Have you ever noticed how many elderly people go to church, read the bible, etc. forrestgibon October 15, 2008 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | This song reminds me of the passage inthe bible when Jesus was in the desert forforty days and the devil was with him there,harassing him to join forces with him. Put the weight on me- Jesus wanted to take theweight off of the people whom he loved andPut the weight on him (like when he was cruxified). I have no idea who Fanny is but at the endof the song he says that fanny "To get back to Miss Fanny, youknow she's the only oneWho sent me here with her regards for everyone"Maybe referring Fanny to God. Idk? didn't take much time thinking aboutit. Just an idea. Lmonge93on January 19, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | The song is about a guy who goes to visit a town in the USA, quite possibly to visit the Guitar Factory. The town is Nazareth. Annie (not Fanny) asks him to say hello to one of her friends whilst he is in town. To flesh out the song, he runs into a few more locals in the town. Henrik The Kingon May 05, 2009 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | What I always thought this song meant was that the man's carrying the weight of some girl named "Fanny" and as the song progresses, more and more people add their weights on top of him and by the end of the song he's tired and wore out. I'm a spiritual person, but even though he makes biblical references (the devil, judgement day etc) I don't really think that's the whole meaning to the story. That's just my opinion though, I could very well be wrong. MusicLover252on January 28, 2010 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | 15 min agoRated 0 Well Here is what I have heard,hear. Nazereth is a city in Penn. they make martin guitars there. The traveler is asked By a friend Fanny,since he is headed that way to stop and say hello to Her Friends there.The traveler does and like no good deed left unpunished He is tangled in a lenghty stay,No rooms to sleep,other incounters lead Him in this trying adventure,Catch a cannoball out of town (fast) and just get back to Miss Fanny because Shes the only one Who sent me here with her regards for everyoneDancactuson February 03, 2011 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I always thought of this song in the sense of the downside of being a non-confrontational hippie: that people were always imposing upon you. I mean, the person singing this song can't catch a break--no place to sleep, and people asking him for favors--but they always are polite, making him for a peaceful hippie who won't shut them down or call them out on their behavior. I went to a Rainbow Gathering in '06 or so...buncha hippies in Arkansas...and it was very hard not to take advantage of their hospitality. Seems to me that they probably get taken advantage of a lot. AmpsAt11on April 10, 2011 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I think the song mocks Christianity. If you look at the writer he was half Jewish and half Mohawkso maybe had no Christian background at all. luckystars2000on June 17, 2011 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @luckystars2000The "WEIGHT" is the burden of sin. Annie takes a load for free. "Died on the Cross" but judges those that don't believe "Put's the load right on me!". Many religions, even the ancient Egyptians believe the soul is judged. Anubis guides the deceases (feeling 'bout half passed dead) to the scales to WEIGH the heart. The heart, as a metaphor for conscience, is weighed against the feather of truth, to determine the fate of the deceased. With this in mind, go back and listen/read the lyrics... it's about the weight of sin determining the fate of the dead. Some going ascending, some descending. People are being separated. Carmen isn't staying with the Devil but the author is. Crazy Chester isn't heading to a good place so, could you look after his dog? How much does your heart weigh? |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | For a long time I only really took note of the chorus. So I always thought that it was about comforting someone you love, but now that I'm reading the lyrics, seems way more dense than that. twentymoosemanon October 21, 2011 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I'm glad someone posted that Robertson quote above. I really like the "Impossibility of Sainthood" interpretation. I just wanted to add a couple more notes to one of my favorite songs. Overall, thing’s just keep going wrong on this trip. The lines about Carmen and the Devil are pretty funny. He wants to go have some fun with Carmen, but she gets out of there. And leaves him there alone with the Devil. Great! I think the line is, "Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog;He said, 'I will fix your WRACK if you'll take Jack my dog.'" ‘Wrack’ is an old way of saying ‘wreck’. So, he wrecked his car in the fog and now he’s stuck with a dog. Apparently, a pretty terrifying dog if Jack wants to get rid of it and the narrator’s reaction is to claim he is a "peaceful man". I can almost see Jack smiling when he says, "feed ‘em when you can," like that’s not the easiest thing to do. You certainly aren’t going to be petting or playing fetch with this dog. Yikes! "Catch a cannonball now to take me down the line." Well, I guess Jack didn’t get around to fixing his car. The cannonball is a train. Maybe the narrator just got impatient. Who know what would happen next on this crazy trip. Hey, can dogs ride on the train? So, just like Robertson said above, it’s about a simple trip to say hi to everyone for Fannie. He took that weight on. There’s that interesting theme though of taking on someone’s trouble and how it is really difficult to do that. Next thing you know you’re taking on a bunch of other problems. Maybe you shouldn’t even try? Cause, you know, Fanny’s just gonna’ keep adding on more weight. clovuson June 30, 2010 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Well people like to read things into an artist’s meaning, sometimes it’s there sometimes it’s not. Like Chopin said about Beethoven, he probably wrote his Funeral March when he had a stomach ache. Like Springsteen said about Blinded by the Light, he was just playing with words. Like Roberson said about The Weight, “I just wrote it. It’s just one of those things. I thought of a couple of words that led to a couple more, and the next thing I knew I wrote the song.” But he also said “It has a kind of American mythology I was reinventing using my connection to the universal language”, which sounds pretty lofty, so which is it? The title is pretentious, the biblical references are sophomoric, the vagueness is contrived. The feel is Dylan peripatetic grunge, “Howdy ma’am, mind if I mosey in, sing about god and the devil, have a piece of pie and sleep with yer daughter?” So to me the lyrics are kind of a joke, but the musical craftsmanship is awesome, the band really knew how to execute, I think that’s what’s made it a classic. jproon December 22, 2010 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I wondered for a while about the meaning. But I recently read a quote about it from Robertson, who wrote the song, and I think he'd know better than anyone else what the song's about. It's not biblical. It's a concept based on a trip to the Martin Guitar factory in Nazareth, PA that turned into more than it was intended to be, a sort of "Hey, you're going there. would you do this for me, and stop in and say Hi to someone for me." Robertson also mentions the idea that something simple can become more complicated than we like. roguemouseron March 22, 2012 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I interpret this song in a rather different way, but I could be off. I believe Fanny is his wife who has killed herself and now he is burdened by "the weight" of consoling those who were close to her, or those who helped drive her to suicide. mofloon May 28, 2012 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | This is crystal clear to me - This is a song about Jesus Christ, actually perhaps a denial that he is son of God, or at the very least, a mockery of martyrdom. Jesus WAS rejected from Nazareth upon his return (not Bethlehem). Annie is either St. Anne (grandmother of Mary) or Anna (Anna the prophetess who proclaimed Jesus arrival, but actually was more into praying to God regularly). Carmenxtcon October 14, 2012 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. @xtcUm, no it's not. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | 'Carmen and the Devil' = temptation. 'Go Down Miss Moses, ain't nothin you can say' = The old Testament is overshadowed by the New Testament'It's just ol Luke and Luke's waitin....' = The New Testament (Luke) is what most people adhere to, as it talks about 'Judgment Day' and of course, the Messiah. Not sure about what keeping Annie company means, or the verse on Crazy Chester. The last verse is about Jesus' death, going back to Heaven (where Annie is). He says Annie is the only one who actually wanted a 'Son' for everyone (read up on Hannah from the Old Testament, everyone!) xtcon October 14, 2012 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I think what's very interesting and pertinent are the posts from Spotty and SQB87. Too many coincidental details to be wrong. A horse named Fanny. A man named Chester. A dog named Jack. But wait...isn't this about a place where Rick Danko lived? The albums credit Robbie Robertson as the writer. And we all know from WAYYYY back about the horrid feud between Levon and Robbie about songwriting credits that Robbie alledgedly stole. It's also VERY interesting that Robbie couldn't explain anything about what the song lyrics meant when asked years ago. Yet Danko has characters in his direct past that are identical to the characters in the song. And Danko actually SINGS A VERSE on the studio version. So who really wrote this song? My money is on Danko. Maybe Robbie arranged it and put the music to it as a co-write. Then took full credit, just like Levon said he did. But there's no way Robbie could have come up with this elaborate tale using all these named characters from Danko's past without Rick's help. And Rick is not here to defend himself. So Rick Danko deserves a COWRITE for The Weight, at the very least. This is all very interesting to ponder, as right now while I write this Levon is reportedly on his death bed. Peace be with you Levon. Peace to you too Ricky. We all know where the truth resides. jtharrison April 18, 2012 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Like all of you, “The Weight” has haunted me for many years–in my case, 45 years as soon as I got “Big Pink” free at Capital Records in Jacksonville, Ill., where I drove a fork-lift. And like all of you (with whom I can’t help but feel a strong bond, I have been thinking almost daily about the whole song’s meaning, which–I agree–“is anybody's guess” and very personal. Each lyric is layered, multidimensional, and poetic. I love the Sufi poet Hafiz’s response when he was asked, “What is a poet?” “A poet is some- one who can pour light into a cup, then raise it to nourish your beautiful parched, holy mouth,” he said. I’d like to propose that we each nominate one short sentence or phrase we think is the main message of “The Weight,” and let’s agree to stop debating where the song’s Nazareth is/was; who/what Fanny/ Annie/Manny is/was; and things like that. Let’s try to come to an agreement on the big picture (first). My nomination for the song’s main message is “Be thy brother’s keeper.”Banderon April 28, 2012 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I would like to mention that Nazareth is the town in PA, that they are talking about. I think it's all plays on words to tell a funny story sorta that really doesn't have to make much sense. PTCGAZon December 31, 2012 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | Robertson was on CBS News Sunday Morning today (12/18/16). He had his olg Gibson flat top in his lap, and showed the camera the stamp inside the sound box. "Gibson Guitar Co.; Nazareth, PA." And thought that would be a great song. He didn't comment on the rest of the lyrics. key west10on December 18, 2016 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | i would still believe that the writer's true meaning was a not so vague reference to the writing's of AYN RAND,which of course was all the rage between musician's of the time and their inflated ego's.a true precurser to that of the party on the right.an anthem really of sorts and homage to her view's. goddem66on March 02, 2019 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | This song screams Biblical references. Firstly, Fannie is God, and the narrator (Anna Lee) is Christ. So, the Narrator goes into Nazarreth but there is no where to stay (reference to Christ who was from Nazarreth having to be born in a manger--albeit in Bethlehem--because there was no place in the inn). The "load" is "sin in the world" and Fannie is taking that responsibility (ostensibly having to forgive man) off of herself and putting it on the narrator (i.e., Christ will bear that cross or the load). Carmen and the devil is the temptation of Christ. (not sure who Carmen is referring to but the devil sticking around means there will be temptation in the world). "Go down Miss Moses, ain't nothing you can say" refers to the Laws of Moses no longer being the path to heaven after the arrival of Christ. Note that female references are used for God, Christ and Moses. Luke is one of the apostles who is waiting for the judgement day (as part of the Jewish religion) but God sends Christ (Anna Lee) and has Luke keep her company or look after her. The Chester reference is something to do with Paul on the road to Damascus but this part is not entirely clear to me. Finally, time to "get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one" is a direct reference to the narrator (Christ) returning to God. The one who sent me here" is how Christ describes God in about 20 different places in the Bible, especially in the book of John. "with her regards for everyone" is God's love and concern for his children in the world. If Robbie Robertson is telling the truth that he was not writing about the resurrection, then call the Vatican to report a miracle because someone was speaking through him. james13895on May 04, 2016 LinkNo Replies Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | After reading that the writer of the song had no real meaning, it’s kind of funny to me how much meaning I was able to read into the song. “I pulled into Nazareth...” seems like a reference to Jesus, especially when he says there’s nowhere to find a bed. Jesus was born in a manger because there was no room at the inn, so that kind of fits. “I saw old Carmen and the Devil...” the opera Carmen is about a Spanish gypsy that lived a very...sensual?...lifestyle. Thus, walking with the Devil. And then running off, that’s what she did in the opera, ran from lover to lover and was killed by a jealous ex. “Miss Moses and Luke...” Luke of course is another Bible reference, not to mention Moses, and waiting for Judgment Day is a reference to end times that Jesus spoke of in Luke. “Crazy Chester followed me...” I think this is a reference to Chesty Puller, a famous marine, which makes the “peaceful man” statement make more sense. The dog could be the bulldog that is the mascot of the Marines. (I’m technically not sure it’s the mascot, but I know it’s connected)The rest is just the weight catching up to him and wanting to get back home to Miss Fanny. That’s how I connected it all, but it’s probably a sign of good writing to make it so open to interpretation. eshay1818on April 07, 2019 Link1 Reply Log in to replyThere was an error. |
I pulled into Nazareth, was feelin' about half past dead
I just need some place where I can lay my head
"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"
He just grinned and shook my hand, "no" was all he said
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on let's go downtown"
She said, "I gotta go but my friend can stick around"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say
It's just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"
He said, "Do me a favor, son, won'tcha stay and keep Anna Lee company?"
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, "I will fix your rack if you'll take Jack, my dog"
I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man"
He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"
Yeah, take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a cannon ball now to take me down the line
My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fanny
And (and) (and) you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me) | zvQ1kYctxemy7yKt | 106061 | I think it's probable that the song operates on a number of levels with different meanings. Writers sometimes don't have a completely clear vision of "the" meaning of what they're writing and may include ambiguities or things that are clever or personal that have tangential meanings to the main arc of meaning. The song is called "The Weight" and it seems to be about other people dumping their loads or problems on you (i.e. the narrator). I think that each verse tells its own mini-story about the narrator getting a load dumped on him. By the end of the song, so much has been dumped on 'him' that "My bag is sinkin' low", i.e. the 'weight' has become large. Dissecting the meaning of each verse is a little more tricky, and I think this is where the ambiguities and personal meanings start to factor more. “Nazareth” was apparently significant to Robbie Robertson (main author) as home of the Martin guitar factory. Why that would have seemed an unwelcome place is hard to say, maybe it’s just a ‘tip of the hat’ to a place Robertson liked. Nazareth cannot be dissociated from Jesus who was identified as ‘of Nazareth’. There’s the story of Jesus’ birth and his parents being unable to “find a bed”. There’s also the oft quoted saying of Jesus, “a prophet is not welcome in his home town”. Additionally, Robertson, the son of Jew and a Native Indian, and raised on an Indian Reserve, may have had some latent issues with Christianity, since both his people-groups were not always well-treated by it. Some or all of these factors may contribute to the meaning of the first verse. I see no reason why this sort of multiple meaning and ambiguity could not have been intentional or half-intentional. What seems clear is that the narrator arrived in Nazareth and was not welcomed. Further, the man who refuses to help the narrator grins and shakes his hand – which is an indication of duplicity – the man is being, or pretending to be, courteous while refusing him. All this adds to “the weight” or “the load.”This basic meaning is confirmed by the |
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