Nobody's Fault But Mine
Jimmy Page & Rober PLant Lyrics
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Nobody's fault but mine
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Nobody's fault but mine
Got a Bible in my home
Got a Bible in my home
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
My sister, she told me to roll
My sister, she told me to roll
How to roll down to the light
Nobody's fault but mine, oh
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Nobody's fault but mine, take it home take it home
Oh ma ma home
I got a monkey on my back
I got a monkey on my back, back, back
How to raise my soul to light
Nobody's fault but mine, yeah
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
How to raise my soul to light
Nobody's fault but mine, whoo hoo hoo
Ahh, nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
How to raise my soul to light
Nobody's fault but mine
Oh, yeah
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Nobody's fault but mine, yeah
No
body's Fault But Mine is a blues-infused rock song written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant and released in 1976. The song touches upon the themes of temptation, redemption, and self-pity. The repeated line "Nobody's fault but mine" suggests a sense of personal responsibility for one's actions even in the face of temptation. This theme aligns with the religious undertones of the song - the repeated mention of the Bible and the striving to "raise my soul to light" suggest an attempt at redemption through prayer and faith.
The line "I got a monkey on my back" refers to a drug addiction, indicating the temptation that can pull a person from their faith. This is further emphasized by Plant's improvised line "Oh ma ma home," which suggests a longing for a place of belonging and freedom from addiction. The song also features a harmonica solo that adds to the bluesy feel, highlighting the influence of blues music on Led Zeppelin's sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody's fault but mine
I am solely responsible for my own actions and fate.
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
I am attempting to seek enlightenment and spiritual growth.
Got a Bible in my home
I have a holy book that guides and inspires me.
My sister, she told me to roll
My sibling showed me the way to achieve spiritual progress.
How to roll down to the light
How to attain salvation and reach the divine.
Take it home take it home
I am approaching the culmination of my spiritual journey.
I got a monkey on my back, back, back
I am burdened with a personal struggle or addiction.
Ahh, nobody's fault but mine
I acknowledge that I am the only one responsible for overcoming my obstacles.
Whoo hoo hoo
Expressing joy or excitement in the face of spiritual success.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT, JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE
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@hididdleyi
Plant is one of those rare vocalists who not only sings a song, but tells it. Who the hell can't listen up!?
@marcelhagen300
He tells it, but more important: HE FEELS IT!!!
@bbernard1981
I've never heard it like that but you're right
@user-xm1me4uq3i
Yup
@lowellcalavera6045
Plant was on fire here....This reminds me why we all loved him so much.
@zackincincy
(loved?)...........love him so much
@tammybrown4901
You know love him
@joeyhuebner10
I still love his singing mate
@brianv9733
he's not dead, Bro.
@stormy8092
He does, 'When the Levee Breaks' here too. It's a classic.