Carcrashlander is the solo project of Cory Grey, from Portland, OR.
Cory… Read Full Bio ↴Carcrashlander is the solo project of Cory Grey, from Portland, OR.
Cory has been in or played trumpet/piano for/with many bands. A few are: Norfolk and Western, Desert City Soundtrack, Graves, Nate Ashley, Southerly, The Dodos. He also frequently tours and records with Australian singer-songwriter Darren Hanlon.

Nobody's Fault But Mine
Carcrashlander Lyrics

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That's nobody's fault but mine
It's nobody's fault but mine
Trying to save my soul tonight
It's nobody's fault but mine

Devil told me to roll
Devil told me to roll, roll, roll
How to roll the log tonight

Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine

Brother, he showed me the gong?
Brother, you're keeping me here long
I gotta roll the log tonight
It's nobody's fault but mine

I got a monkey on my back

I got a monkey on my back
Gonna change my ways tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Carcrashlander's "Nobody's Fault But Mine" reveal an individual struggling with personal demons and external influences, ultimately confronting their own responsibility for their actions. The repetition of "It's nobody's fault but mine" suggests a sense of regret and acknowledgment of one's own choices, despite being influenced by the devil and others. The use of "roll the log" and "showed me the gong" could be understood as obscure references to particular rituals or practices, signifying the lengths to which the singer will go to justify their actions.

The reference to having a "monkey on my back" adds another layer to the struggles faced by the singer, potentially referring to addiction or other burdens. The repeated phrase "I gotta roll the log tonight" could be interpreted as a metaphor, suggesting a need to bring about change or achieve something, but the emphasis on "tonight" highlights the sense of urgency and desperation felt by the singer.

Overall, the lyrics of "Nobody's Fault But Mine" provide a complex exploration of personal accountability, external influences, and internal struggles faced by the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

That's nobody's fault but mine
I take personal responsibility for my mistakes

It's nobody's fault but mine
I cannot blame anyone else for my shortcomings

Trying to save my soul tonight
I am trying to improve myself spiritually

Devil told me to roll
I was tempted to engage in sinful behavior

Devil told me to roll, roll, roll
The temptation to sin was strong and persistent

How to roll the log tonight
I was tempted to engage in an activity that was harmful to me

Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine
I am the only one responsible for my actions

Brother, he showed me the gong?
Someone close to me introduced me to something that was harmful

Brother, you're keeping me here long
I feel trapped and unable to make my own decisions

I gotta roll the log tonight
I feel compelled to engage in harmful behavior

I got a monkey on my back
I am struggling with addiction or a bad habit