The Weight
Jason Manns feat. Jensen Ackles Lyrics
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I just need some place where I can lay my head
Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?
He just grinned and shook my hand and, no, was all he said
Take a load off Annie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Annie
And you put the load right on me
I picked up my bag and I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
And I said, hey, Carmen, come on, would you like to go downtown?
And she said, well, I gotta go but my friend can stick around
And take a load off Annie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Annie
And you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Go down, Miss Moses, there ain't nothin' that you can say
'Cause just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
Well, now Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?
He said, do me a favor, son, won't you stay an' keep Anna Lee company?
Take a load off Annie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Annie
And you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
He said, I will fix your rags, if you'll take Jack, my dog
I said, wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man
He said, that's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can?
Take a load off Annie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Annie
And you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
Catch a Cannonball, now, to take me down the line
My, my bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time
To get back to Miss Fannie, you know she's the only one
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Take a load off Annie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Annie
And you put the load right on me
(You put the load right on me)
The song "The Weight" by Jason Manns and Jensen Ackles is a cover of the classic song by The Band. The lyrics depict the singer's journey to Nazareth, where he is seeking a place to rest. When he asks a man if he knows of a place to stay, the man just smiles and says "no," indicating that the singer may have to fend for himself. However, the chorus encourages the singer to "take a load off Annie" - a mysterious figure whose identity is never revealed - and to let her burden become his own.
Throughout the song, other characters are introduced, including Carmen and the Devil, Anna Lee, Crazy Chester, and Miss Fannie. Each one has their own story and their own load to bear, but the singer offers to help them by taking on their burdens. The idea of sharing each other's burdens is a recurring theme in the song, and by the end, the singer has taken on so many loads that his own bag is "sinking low."
The song is a commentary on the human experience, where everyone has their own troubles and struggles to deal with, but if we all lend a helping hand, we can lighten each other's loads and find some peace and rest along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
I pulled into Nazareth, I was feelin' about half past dead
As I arrived at Nazareth, I felt completely exhausted and barely alive.
I just need some place where I can lay my head
I desperately need to find a place to rest and sleep.
Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?
Politely asking for help to find a place to sleep.
He just grinned and shook my hand and, no, was all he said
The person offered no help, only a friendly gesture.
Take a load off Annie
Relax and let go of your burdens, Annie.
Take a load for free
Don't worry about paying anything for the relief of your burdens.
Take a load off Annie, and you put the load right on me
Allow Annie to rest and I'll take on the extra burden on her behalf.
I picked up my bag and I went lookin' for a place to hide
I searched for a place to escape from my worries and problems.
When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side
In a state of distress, I witnessed evil alongside people.
And take a load off Annie, take a load for free
Encouraging others to take a break and not worry about the cost.
And you put the load right on me
And I'll take on your weight, so you can rest.
Go down, Miss Moses, there ain't nothin' that you can say
No matter what you say, Miss Moses, it won't change the outcome.
'Cause just ol' Luke and Luke's waitin' on the Judgment Day
We're all just waiting to be judged, like Luke.
Well, now Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?
Asking Luke about the well-being of another friend, Anna Lee.
He said, do me a favor, son, won't you stay an' keep Anna Lee company?
Luke requested us to keep Anna Lee company in his absence.
Crazy Chester followed me and he caught me in the fog
Encountering Crazy Chester in a foggy atmosphere.
He said, I will fix your rags if you'll take Jack, my dog
Crazy Chester offered a deal to fix my clothes in exchange for taking care of his dog.
Take a load off Annie
Relax, Annie.
Take a load for free
Don't worry about paying for this relief.
Take a load off Annie, and you put the load right on me
Leave your burdens to me and rest comfortably, Annie.
Catch a Cannonball, now, to take me down the line
Jump on a train to move on to the next chapter of my life.
My, my bag is sinkin' low, and I do believe it's time
My baggage is weighing me down, and I believe it's time to move forward.
To get back to Miss Fannie, you know she's the only one
I need to return to Miss Fannie, as she's the only one who truly cares for me.
Who sent me here with her regards for everyone
Miss Fannie sent me on this journey with love for everyone.
Take a load off Annie
Allow Annie to relax.
Take a load for free
This relaxation comes at no cost.
Take a load off Annie, and you put the load right on me
Let me take on Annie's burdens so she can enjoy a break.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robbie Robertson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dorks Anonymous
All their voices are amazing, but I swoon every time Jensen starts singing.
FizzyImp
So do i!
Klaudia Tanka
@FizzyImp so do i😅
Marieke
Rich is my swoon moment.
Charlie Blamey
I think I've just found my perfect "panic attack recovery" song.
I've just had one and this is honestly helping me calm down so much faster than usual.
Thank you for uploading this. Xx
Marissa Price
I relate! Right now I'm awake super late at night bc I can't sleep and feel a little anxious, and I went straight to "how about I listen to the supernatural cast sing" haha
Marissa Price
+Marissa Price Might just be a bit anxious right now, but this will definitely go on my list of things to do after I have panic attacks
Ambivalent Disaster
It’s the beat and calm voices. It slows the heart beat back down. I have to listen to this, too
angela robertson
Charlie Blamey Same this song really helps me
Ella Bartman
Charlie Blamey did you look at their cover of shallow (Jensen and Briana)