Nobody's Fault But Mine
Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet Lyrics
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Nobody's fault but mine
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Ah, have a bible in my home
Have a bible in my home
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Taught me how to read
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Nobody's fault but mine.
Oh Lord, nobody's fault but mine
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Ah have a bible in my home
Have a bible in my home
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
Oh, buddy she taught me how to read
Buddy she taught me how to read
Tryin' to raise my soul to light.
Ah, Lord, Lord, nobody's fault but mine
Bible and my soul tonight
And sister she taught me how to read
Sister she taught me how to read
Bible and my soul tonight.
Ah, no, no, nobody's fault but mine.
Bible and my soul tonight.
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
Tryin' to raise my soul to the light
Nobody's fault but mine
Got a bible in my home
Got a bible in my home
Tryin' to raise my soul to the light
Nobody's fault but mine - yeah!
Sister she taught me to roll
My sister she taught me to roll
I roll along the line
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
I'll raise my soul to the light
Nobody's fault but mine
Take it on, take it on
I got a monkey on my back
I gotta monkey on my back, back, back
I'll raise my soul to the light
Nobody's fault but mine - yeah
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
I'll raise my soul to the light
Nobody's fault but mine
Whoo!
Naw.
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
I'll raise my soul to the light
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
Tryin' raise my soul to the light
Nobody's fault but mine
Oh!
The song "Nobody's Fault But Mine" by Solveig Slettahjell Slow Motion Quintet is a gospel-blues song that describes the struggles of a person who is trying to overcome their own faults and raise their soul to the light. The lyrics repeat the phrase "nobody's fault but mine" several times, which suggests that the person is taking responsibility for their own actions and mistakes. The singer also mentions having a bible in their home, which they use to teach themselves how to read to help them on their spiritual journey. The song suggests that despite the help of others, the responsibility for one's spiritual growth lies within oneself.
The lyrics also mention the singer's sister teaching them to "roll," which could have multiple interpretations. It could refer to dance moves, but it may also refer to something more spiritual or symbolic, like rolling with the punches or rolling along the line towards enlightenment.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of personal responsibility and struggle towards spiritual growth. The repetition of the phrase "nobody's fault but mine" emphasizes this theme and emphasizes that the singer is solely responsible for their own spiritual journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, nobody's fault but mine
I take full responsibility for my actions and the consequences that follow.
Tryin' to raise my soul to light
I am striving to become a better person and achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Have a bible in my home
I use religious texts as a guide in my pursuit of personal growth and development.
Taught me how to read
I have learned valuable knowledge and skills with the help of others.
Oh Lord, nobody's fault but mine
I acknowledge that only I am responsible for my own destiny.
And sister she taught me how to read
Someone close to me has positively influenced my education and personal growth.
Bible and my soul tonight
I am dedicating myself to studying religious texts and preserving my spiritual well-being tonight.
Ah, no, no, nobody's fault but mine.
I refuse to blame anyone else for the challenges I face and must take ownership of my own fate.
Sister she taught me to roll
Someone close to me has taught me a valuable skill or talent.
I roll along the line
I am making consistent progress towards my goals and personal growth.
Got a monkey on my back
I am burdened by a difficult challenge or obstacle.
I'll raise my soul to the light
I will maintain my dedication to personal growth and achievement despite facing hardships.
Whoo!
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm.
Naw.
Expressing dismissal or disagreement.
Take it on, take it on
Encouraging oneself or others to tackle challenges with determination and confidence.
Oh!
Expressing surprise or exclamation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT ANTHONY PLANT, JAMES PATRICK (JIMMY) PAGE
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