From playing absolute rockabilly in the beginning, John Lindberg Trio have incorporated modern influences along the way and created a tougher sound, without losing the rockabilly style.
Combined with their tight and explosive live show, this made them one of Sweden’s most popular live acts.
John Lindberg Trio musical journey started with 13 year old John on stage with his guitar.
When Martin (double-bass) and Jocke (drums) joined later on, everything fell into place. In spite of their young age they are already widely experienced and have done more live gigs than most band do in a lifetime. The release of their debut album in 2006 was followed by a Christmas tour as supporting act for The Refreshments – and consistently became the band people talked about when the night was over. The two following albums were well received by their old fans and also generated lots of new. The band is now planning to release their fifth album in February 2011.
John Lindberg Trio journey continues, with no ending in sight.
Where The Lonesome River Flows
John Lindberg Trio Lyrics
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She couldn't afford to go to school,
She was forced to change her plans.
Her daddy died in vietnam, and she misses him sometimes.
Left four kids in a coupe de ville
In a place you wouldn't call a house.
Her mother worked two full-time jobs, got more tired day by day.
So Annie had to step it up and since then nothing has been the same.
That someone would take her out of there away from misery and fear.
She prayed
Take me away, take me far away.
Take me down where the lonesome river flows. And how am i turning?
It doesn't matter anyhow.
Now time would tell, time will tell.
A fancy car drove up by her as she was walking home one night.
She never thought to hesitate when he offered her a ride.
He was looking good and he made her
Laugh, so he came to spend the night.
There was solid and a pregnancy,
The man was long gone and out of sight.
She cried
Take it away, take it far away.
'Cause i can't stand to raise a baby on my own. And how am i turning?
It doesn't matter anyhow.
All time will tell, mmm time will tell.
She had never felt this lucky, it almost felt like a shame.
She could forget about the old times
And the jobs that weren't worth the pay.
They found her on the riverbank, where the lonesome river flows.
A release from all her worries, she had a smile upon her face.
She cried
Take me away, take me far away.
Take me down where the lonesome river flows. And how am i turning?
It doesn't matter anyhow.
All time will tell, now time will tell.
All time will tell, now time will tell.
The lyrics of Where the Lonesome River Flows by John Lindberg Trio tell the tragic story of a young woman named Annie who had a difficult life. Annie was a waitress in a hamburger stand who couldn't afford to go to school. Her father had died in the Vietnam War, leaving her mother to work two full-time jobs and support four children. Annie had to step up and help out, and her life was changed forever. Every night she said a little prayer that someone would take her away from her misery and fear, longing for a better life.
One night, a fancy car drove up to her while she was walking home. The driver, a man who made her laugh, offered her a ride and she accepted. She had never felt so lucky, but things went quickly downhill. Annie fell pregnant and the man disappeared. She couldn't afford to raise the baby on her own, so she cried out for someone to take it away. The song ends with the tragic image of Annie's body found on the riverbank where the lonesome river flows. She had a smile on her face, finally released from all her worries.
The song is a powerful commentary on the struggles faced by many working-class people, particularly women, who are forced to overcome tremendous obstacles to make ends meet. The tragedy of Annie's story is compounded by the fact that she was abandoned by the man who got her pregnant, leaving her to face the consequences alone. The lyrics also touch on themes of hope, longing, and the desire for a better life, as Annie dreams of being taken far away from her troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Annie was a waitress in a lone hamburger stand.
Annie was a low-paid waitress, who worked at the hamburger stand.
She couldn't afford to go to school,
Annie couldn't afford to go to school due to her family's financial status.
She was forced to change her plans.
Annie was forced to change her plan to attend school due to the financial strains her family was under.
Her daddy died in vietnam, and she misses him sometimes.
Annie's father lost his life in the Vietnam War, and she sometimes misses him.
Left four kids in a coupe de ville
In a place you wouldn't call a house.
Annie's mother was left to care for four children in a cramped living arrangement that was not suitable for raising children.
Her mother worked two full-time jobs, got more tired day by day.
Annie's mother had to work two full-time jobs to make ends meet, and as a result, grew increasingly exhausted over time.
So Annie had to step it up and since then nothing has been the same.
Annie had to take on additional responsibilities to help provide for her family, and things have never been the same since.
And every night she went to bed, she said a little prayer.
Annie would say a prayer every night before going to bed.
That someone would take her out of there away from misery and fear.
Annie prayed that someone would help her escape the poverty and hardship she was experiencing.
Take me away, take me far away.
Take me down where the lonesome river flows. And how am i turning?
It doesn't matter anyhow.
Now time would tell, time will tell.
Annie desperately wanted to escape her current situation, and was willing to take any opportunity to do so, trusting that time will eventually reveal whether it was worth it or not.
A fancy car drove up by her as she was walking home one night.
One night, a wealthy man drove up to Annie while she was walking home.
She never thought to hesitate when he offered her a ride.
Annie didn't hesitate to accept the man's offer of a ride.
He was looking good and he made her Laugh, so he came to spend the night.
Annie was attracted to the man's appearance and sense of humor, and he ended up spending the night with her.
There was solid and a pregnancy,
The man was long gone and out of sight.
Annie's encounter with the man led to a one-night stand, which resulted in her becoming pregnant, but he was no longer around to take responsibility for the child.
She cried
Take it away, take it far away.
'Cause i can't stand to raise a baby on my own. And how am i turning?
It doesn't matter anyhow.
All time will tell, mmm time will tell.
Annie was overwhelmed by the prospect of raising a child on her own, and wished she could make the situation go away, trusting that time will reveal the impact of her decisions.
She had never felt this lucky, it almost felt like a shame.
After feeling down on her luck for so long, Annie couldn't believe her luck had changed and almost felt guilty for feeling happy.
She could forget about the old times
And the jobs that weren't worth the pay.
Annie was able to forget about her past difficulties and low-paying jobs.
They found her on the riverbank, where the lonesome river flows.
A release from all her worries, she had a smile upon her face.
Annie was found dead on the riverbank, but appeared to have found peace and was smiling, free from the worries that had plagued her in life.
Take me away, take me far away.
Take me down where the lonesome river flows. And how am i turning?
It doesn't matter anyhow.
All time will tell, now time will tell.
All time will tell, now time will tell.
The song reiterates Annie's desire to escape her troubles, and reflects on the unpredictable course of life, leaving everything to time to reveal its outcome.
Contributed by Alex D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.