Nobody's Fault But Mine
Page Plant Lyrics
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Trying to save my soul tonight
It's nobody's fault but mine
Devil he told me to roll [Repeat: x 2]
How to roll the log tonight
Nobody's fault but mine
Brother he showed me the ding dong ding dong
How to roll, the log tonight
Oh, it's nobody's fault but mine
Got a monkey on my back. [Repeat: x 2]
Gonna change my ways tonight
Nobody's fault but mine
I will get down rollin' tonight
Nobody's fault
The lyrics of Page Plant's song Nobody's Fault But Mine convey a sense of personal responsibility for one's own spiritual well-being. The repetition of the phrase "nobody's fault but mine" emphasizes this idea, suggesting that the singer cannot blame anyone else for his struggles. The lines "trying to raise my soul to light" and "how to roll down to the light" both suggest the singer's desire to achieve spiritual enlightenment. However, the line "I got a monkey on my back" could also be interpreted as a reference to addiction or other personal struggles that the singer must overcome in order to find spiritual fulfillment.
The repetition of the phrase "nobody's fault but mine" also reinforces the idea that personal growth and spiritual enlightenment are individual journeys that require personal effort and commitment. The reference to the Bible in the second verse suggests that the singer is seeking guidance from religious teachings in his quest for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, the lyrics of Nobody's Fault But Mine encourage listeners to take personal responsibility for their own spiritual journeys and to strive for enlightenment through personal effort and self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody's fault but mine
I am solely responsible for my actions and their consequences
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Attempting to improve my spiritual and emotional wellbeing
Got a Bible in my home
I have religious texts at my disposal
My sister, she told me to roll
My sibling encouraged me to find inner peace and enlightenment
How to roll down to the light
A metaphor for seeking a path towards happiness and fulfillment
Take it home take it home
An expression of encouragement to continue on the journey towards self-improvement
Oh ma ma home
An exclamation expressing a desire to reach a better place emotionally or spiritually
I got a monkey on my back
I carry a figurative burden that is hindering my progress towards enlightenment
How to raise my soul to light
Looking for ways to improve my emotional and spiritual wellbeing
Whoo hoo hoo
An exclamation of enthusiasm or excitement
Oh, yeah
A general expression of acknowledgement or agreement
No
End of song
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Written by: NINA SIMONE
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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.