Can't Find My Way Home
Fran Lucci Lyrics


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Hear my story and listen well;
Truth is in all that I tell.
It could never have been me.
I did not shoot no deputy.

Mr. Grant, the deputy,
Friend to my whole family.
He always tell me when John Brown
Was getting ready to come around.

[Chorus]
Don't blame me.
Don't blame me.

I hide it all except a few seeds
And make him think I plant for me.
When Mr. Grant and I know all the while
We've got enough for the whole island.

Three years now we sell it in town
Under the bucket that goes down.
No one knew of it but three:
Mr. Grant, Davis and me.

[Chorus]

I swear by God it is a plot;
Davis sent me here to rot.
Listen people, can't you see
Mr. Davis shot the deputy.





[Chorus:Repeat x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Can't Find My Way Home" by Fran Lucci tell the story of a man who is being wrongly accused of shooting a deputy. However, he insists that he is innocent and it was not him who committed the crime. He pleads with the people to believe him because he did not do it. He reveals that Mr. Grant, the deputy who was shot, was a close friend of his family and he always warned him when someone was about to come around. The man goes on to explain that he and Mr. Grant have been secretly growing and selling a plant that they hide from everyone else. They have been doing this for three years, and only two other people, Mr. Davis and a man named John Brown, knew about it. The man suggests that Mr. Davis has set him up to take the fall for the crime.


The song is a story about betrayal and the consequences that come with it. The singer is caught in the middle of this situation and is undeservedly blamed for something he did not do. The lyrics highlight the importance of being honest and trustworthy, as well as having faith in the right people. The man's frustration and desperation are evident in the chorus, where he pleads with the people not to blame him for something he did not do.


Line by Line Meaning

Hear my story and listen well;
I have a story to tell, and it's important that you listen closely.


Truth is in all that I tell.
Everything I'm about to say is true.


It could never have been me.
I'm innocent and didn't commit the crime.


I did not shoot no deputy.
I didn't shoot the deputy.


Mr. Grant, the deputy,
The deputy's name is Mr. Grant.


Friend to my whole family.
Mr. Grant was a friend to my entire family.


He always tell me when John Brown
Mr. Grant would always inform me when John Brown was coming around.


Was getting ready to come around.
John Brown was preparing to visit.


Don't blame me.
I'm not responsible.


I hide it all except a few seeds
I hide the illegal substance, but I plant a few seeds to make it look like it's for personal use.


And make him think I plant for me.
I deceive Mr. Grant into believing the planting is for personal use.


When Mr. Grant and I know all the while
Both Mr. Grant and I are aware of the true nature of the planting.


We've got enough for the whole island.
We have enough of the substance to supply the entire island.


Three years now we sell it in town
We've been selling the substance in town for three years.


Under the bucket that goes down.
We hide the substance under a bucket that can be lowered.


No one knew of it but three:
Only three people were aware of the illegal substance - Mr. Grant, Davis, and myself.


I swear by God it is a plot;
I swear to God that this is a conspiracy.


Davis sent me here to rot.
Davis is responsible for getting me into trouble and arrested.


Listen people, can't you see
I implore people to see the truth.


Mr. Davis shot the deputy.
Mr. Davis is the one who shot the deputy.


Chorus: Don't blame me.
I am not at fault.


Chorus: Don't blame me.
I am not at fault.


Chorus: Repeat x2
The chorus is repeated twice more.




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Written by: STEVE WINWOOD

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