The Weight
Journey through Nazareth: A Tale of Burdens and Redemption
Lyrics
The weight
The burden or responsibility
I pulled into Nazareth
Arrived in Nazareth
I was feelin' about half past dead
Feeling extremely tired
I just need some place
Searching for a place
Where I can lay my head
Seeking a place to rest
"Hey, mister, can you tell me
Asking for a place to stay
Where a girl might find a bed?"
Asking a local for advice
He just grinned and shook my hand
Received a friendly handshake
"No!" was all he said
Declined assistance with a simple "No"
Take a load off Fanny
Suggesting to share the burden with Fanny
Take a load for free
Sharing the load without cost
Take a load off Fanny
Reiteration of sharing with Fanny
And (and) (and) put the weight on me
Putting the burden on the speaker
I picked up my bag
Picking up belongings to leave
I went lookin' for a place to hide
Looking for a place to escape or find solace
When I saw Carmen and the Devil
Witnessing Carmen and the Devil together
Walkin' side by side
Suggesting a joint venture with Carmen
I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on, let's go downtown"
Inviting Carmen to go downtown
She said, "I gotta go, but m'friend can stick around"
Carmen leaves, but her friend stays
Take a load off Fanny
Repeating the idea of sharing the burden with Fanny
Take a load for free
Sharing the load without cost (repeated)
Take a load off Fanny
Reiteration of sharing with Fanny (repeated)
And (and) (and) put the weight on me
Putting the burden on the speaker (repeated)
Go down, Moses
Referencing a biblical figure, Moses
There ain't nothin' for you to say
Indicating a lack of words for Moses
It's just ol' Luke
Mentioning a character named Luke and awaiting Judgment Day
And Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
Describing Luke's anticipation of the Judgment Day
"Well, Luke, my friend
Asking about Anna Lee
What about young Anna Lee?"
Concern for Anna Lee's well-being
He said, "Do me a favor
Luke's request to keep Anna Lee company
Stay an' keep Anna Lee company."
Emphasizing the need for companionship for Anna Lee
Take a load off Fanny
Repeating the idea of sharing the burden with Fanny
Take a load for free
Sharing the load without cost (repeated)
Take a load off Fanny
Reiteration of sharing with Fanny (repeated)
And (and) (and) put the weight on me
Putting the burden on the speaker (repeated)
Fetch me a cannon ball
Requesting a cannonball, possibly for protection
Now take me on down the line
Asking to be taken down the line, possibly seeking escape
May bag is sinkin' low
Expressing a sense of sinking or despair
And I believe it's about time
Believing it's time for a change or intervention
To get in touch with me
Stressing the importance of getting in touch
You know she's the one
Referring to someone as "the one"
He said, "Honey, regards for everyone."
Luke's message of goodwill to everyone
Take a load off Fanny
Repeating the idea of sharing the burden with Fanny
Take a load for free
Sharing the load without cost (repeated)
Take a load off Fanny
Reiteration of sharing with Fanny (repeated)
And (and) (and) put the weight on me
Putting the burden on the speaker (repeated)
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