Nobody's Fault But Mine
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Nobody's fault but mine
Trying to save my soul tonight
Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine
The devil he told me to roll
The devil he told me to roll
How to roll the log tonight
Brother he showed me the gong?
Brother he showed me the ding dong ding dong
How to keep that gong alive
Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine
Got a monkey on my back
Got a mo, mo, mo, mo, monkey on my back, back, back, back
Gonna change my ways tonight
Nobody's fault but mine
I will get down rollin' tonight
No-no-no-no-no-no-nobody's fault
but mine
Got a woman who's long and tall
She move her body like a cannonball
Said, "Rollin' and tumblin', ain't done nobody no harm."
Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine
The lyrics "Nobody's Fault But Mine" talks about taking responsibility for one's actions. The song lyrics imply that the singer is responsible for his actions and decisions, even if he was influenced by the devil or his brother. It is an admission of guilt, but also shows that he is taking control of his life by changing his ways.
The lyrics also talk about the importance of music, as the singer is taught how to play the gong by his brother. Music is seen as a way to connect with oneself and nature.
In addition, the mention of the monkey on the singer's back is a metaphor for addiction. The singer wants to change his ways, but it won't be easy. The lyrics encourage the idea that people are responsible for their actions and should strive to make positive changes in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, nobody's fault but mine
The singer takes sole responsibility for their current situation.
Nobody's fault but mine
The singer is adamant that nobody else is to blame for their current situation.
Trying to save my soul tonight
The singer is attempting to remedy their personal issues.
Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine
The artist re-emphasizes that only they are responsible for their current predicament.
The devil he told me to roll
The artist blames their poor choices on external forces (in this case, the devil).
The devil he told me to roll
The devil is presented as a tempter or a corrupting influence.
How to roll the log tonight
The singer is describing a debaucherous activity that they were urged to participate in.
Nobody's fault but mine
The artist reiterates that despite the devil's influence, they alone made the decision to partake in this activity.
Brother he showed me the gong?
The artist mentions another person who influenced them (in this case, a brother).
Brother he showed me the ding dong ding dong
The specific influence (showing how to play a specific instrument) is described.
How to keep that gong alive
The singer is describing how the brother taught them to maintain a particular instrument.
Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine
Again, despite any other external influence, the artist takes full responsibility for their actions.
Got a monkey on my back
The singer now describes a personal struggle or addiction would make them sympathetic or relatable to their fans.
Got a mo, mo, mo, mo, monkey on my back, back, back, back
The repetition of 'mo' and 'back' places emphasis on the persistence of the singer's struggle.
Gonna change my ways tonight
Despite the difficulties they face, the singer is committed to personal improvement.
Nobody's fault but mine
The artist again asserts that they are the only one responsible for changing themselves.
I will get down rollin' tonight
The artist is determined to have a good time despite their struggles.
No-no-no-no-no-no-nobody's fault
The repetition of 'no' emphasizes that blame cannot be placed on anyone else for the singer's decisions and actions.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT, JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE
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