Say no and the guilt trip and bad mouthing begins. Not because he’s an asshole but because he knows the snowball affect that follows every good deed, ie: you’ll now be expected to repeat it….in gradually more demanding increments. When asked to help with a simple hotel request he wisely grins, shakes a hand and says “no”. We feel guilty for thinking this way, and they count on that. However, manipulative friends, relatives and acquaintances will use one’s good nature all they can. Helping others can be rewarding for both parties. I agree.įor me, this song highlights the “ no good deed goes unpunished” principal. Ed from ConnecticutEvery great musician seems to want us to have our own interpretation of their art.George from Vancouver, CanadaHow do they just allow their names to be left off the credits?.Great insights here, thanks for all the posts. I don't stress the meaning, it's more a feelig I get when I hear it, a feeling of pathos and hope, of dogged, humble determination. I always think about Nazareth, Israel, about a poineer's or pilgrim's visit. Bigrobtheactor from NycI've been listening to, enjoying and feeling inspired by this song ever since I first heard, upon release.Let it leave you wondering.always and forever as it was intended to do. To assign specific meaning is to destroy the magic in the tapestry woven in words and lyrics. Only a very specific state of mind will allow such lyrics to unfold. Willcat from CanadaThe Weight is a masterwork.Robin from VirginiaRIP Robbie Robertson.Tom from NazarethDrive everyday between martin guitar factory and mario Andretti mansion.Probably the most diverse, accomplished bands in Rock history. Turboffy from Alma Co.An unacknowledged genius. Ellimac from OhioThe piano makes it for me.Ty Holloway from West Monroe LaMarty Stuarts version with the Staple Singers is one of the best.Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind Publisher: Songtrust Ave, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc. Who sent me here, with her regards for everyone To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she's the only one My bag is sinking low, and I do believe it's time He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can"Ĭatch the cannonball, now to take me down the line I said, "Wait a minute Chester, you know, I'm a peaceful man" Said, "I will fix your rag, if you'll take Jack, my dog" He said, "Do me a favor, son, won't you stay and keep Annalee company"Ĭrazy Chester followed me, and he caught me in the fog Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Annalee It's just old Luke, and Luke's waiting on the judgment day Go down, Miss Moses, ain't nothin' you can say She said, "I gotta go, but my friend can stick around" I said, "Hey, Carmen, c'mon, let's go downtown" When I saw old Carmen and the Devil, walking side by side I picked up my bags, I went looking for a place to hide Take a load off Fanny, and you put the load right on me Take a load off Fanny, take a load for free He just grinned and shook my hand, "No" was all he said Hey, mister, can you tell me, where a man might find a bed? I just need some place where I can lay my head I pulled into Nazareth, was feeling 'bout half past dead
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