Can't Find My Way Home
Nathan East Lyrics
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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
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
Don't blame me
Don't blame me
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
Don't blame me
Don't blame me
Don't blame me
Don't blame me
The song "Can't Find My Way Home" by Nathan East has deep meanings that lie beneath the surface. In this song, the singer tries to clear his name of a murder he was blamed for but didn't commit. The lyrics reveal how he is a victim of circumstance, and how he was caught in the crossfire of someone else's plan. The song tells a story of an innocent man getting framed for another's crime, and no one believes him or will help him to prove his innocence. The lyrics are a reflection of the situation that many people in society face, where someone must bear the consequences of another's wrongdoing.
The line "I did not shoot no deputy" indicates his innocence and how he has been wrongly accused. The reference to "Mr Grant the deputy" is an attempt by the singer to shift the blame onto someone else, as he believes that there is more than meets the eye to the situation. Further, the lyrics reveal his motive behind the deception- the possibility of bartering and selling marijuana in secret. The song highlights how the singer's deception and his involvement with illegal activities act as factors that lead to him being seen as the prime suspect.
The song has a somber tone, and the singer's wailing voice adds to the melancholy feel of the lyrics. It is clear that the singer is desperate to clear his name and is pleading with the people to believe his story. Ultimately, "Can't Find My Way Home" is a tale of how our actions and decisions can impact our lives and how others' actions can ruin them as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear my story and listen well;
Pay attention to what I'm about to say.
Truth is in all that I tell
Everything I'm telling you is true.
It could never have been me
I didn't do it.
I did not shoot no deputy
I didn't shoot the deputy.
Mr Grant, the deputy,
The deputy, Mr. Grant,
Friend to my whole family
Was a good friend to my entire family.
He always tell me when John Brown
He always let me know when John Brown
Was getting ready to come around
Was about to visit.
Don't blame me
Don't hold me responsible.
I hide it all except a few seeds
I keep it hidden except for a few seeds.
And make him think I plant for me
And make him think that I'm growing it for myself.
When Mr Grant and I know all the while
While Mr. Grant and I both know
We've got enough for the whole island
We have enough to share with everyone on the island.
Three years now we sell it in town
For three years now, we've been selling it in town.
Under the bucket that goes down
We store it under the bucket that goes down.
No one knew of it but three:
Only three people knew about it:
Mr Grant, Davis and me
Mr. Grant, Davis, and myself.
I swear by God it is a plot;
I'm telling you, it's a scheme.
Davis sent me here to rot
Davis sent me here to be punished.
Listen people, can't you see
Can't you understand?
Mr Davis shot the deputy
It was Mr. Davis who shot the deputy.
Don't blame me
Don't hold me responsible.
Don't blame me
Don't hold me responsible.
Don't blame me
Don't hold me responsible.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Steve Winwood
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joe Oaster
Man, I never realized Nathan East could sing. He is a hell of a bassist. What a great version of this song.
amine
When guitar talking
Jeff Litchfield
Check out the acoustic version with knopler
Jim . Hargett
Fantastic! Nathan East is a master bassist and terrific vocalist.
Bibbo Bibbo
Yeah he Is incredible!
Risto Kaijanto
The instrumental intro is probably the best jam I have ever heard. So effortless yet so tasty. Not a single note out of place. Perfection is a lot of little things done right.
Jan-Jaap Bats
Totally AGREE!
teejabay
Well said! I have been listening to the recently uploaded Definitive 24 Nights Live album. The extended intros and outros/solo sections are amazing!
MatsW
Watching these gentlemen treating their instruments with utter respect and gentle hands.. it doesn't get better than this. Thanks for posting.
Alberto Calixto
coudn't agree more.