Sack O' Woe
Georgie Fame; Van Morrison Lyrics
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Life's done never such a terrible blow
The bag I'm in is just a sack o'woe
Misery company and I'm feeling low
Trouble follows me wherever I go
The bag I'm in is just a sack o'woe
Trouble one thing I understand
Misery and me go hand in hand
Never ever let me be
Sure as I'm born one thing I know
The bag I'm in is just a sack o'woe
Always screaming cause I'm suffering so
Life's done never such a terrible blow
The bag I'm in is just a sack o'woe
Misery company and I'm feeling low
Trouble follows me wherever I go
The bag I'm in is just a sack o'woe
Trouble one thing I understand
Seems to be a part of me
Misery and me go hand in hand
Never ever let me be
Sure as I'm born one thing I know
The bag I'm in is just a sack o'woe
In "Sack O' Woe," Van Morrison expresses the constant suffering and misery that seems to be a part of his life. He describes his situation as being in a "bag" that is just "a sack o' woe" - a metaphor for the burden of his troubles. This burden follows him everywhere he goes, and he seems to have accepted it as a constant companion.
The lyrics suggest that trouble and misery are inseparable from Van Morrison's existence, and he cannot imagine a life without them. He implies that he is always suffering and has never experienced anything but terrible blows from life. The repetition of the line "the bag I'm in is just a sack o' woe" emphasizes the weight of his burdens, and he seems resigned to the fact that they will always be with him.
Overall, "Sack O' Woe" is a poignant reflection on personal struggles, highlighting the universality of pain and suffering. Despite the bleakness of the lyrics, there is a sense of resilience and determination in Van Morrison's voice, suggesting that he will continue to persevere despite the challenges he faces.
Line by Line Meaning
Always screaming cause I'm suffering so
I can't help but cry out because the pain is too much to bear
Life's done never such a terrible blow
I've never experienced such a devastating setback
The bag I'm in is just a sack o'woe
I feel trapped in a never-ending cycle of sadness and misery
Misery company and I'm feeling low
I'm surrounded by sadness, and it's affecting me deeply
Trouble follows me wherever I go
I can't seem to escape misfortune, no matter where I go
Trouble one thing I understand
Seems to be a part of me
I've come to accept that trouble is an integral part of who I am
Misery and me go hand in hand
Never ever let me be
I'm always accompanied by sadness, and it never leaves me
Sure as I'm born one thing I know
I'm absolutely certain of one thing
The bag I'm in is just a sack o'woe
I'm stuck in an endless cycle of sorrow
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MERCER ELLINGTON, TED PERSONS
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