Lonesome Road
Ted Heath Lyrics
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Before you travel on.
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.
Look up, look up and greet your maker,
For Gabriel blows his horn.
Travelin' down that lonesome road,
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.
Weary totin', it's such a load,
Whike I'm travelin' down, travelin' down that lonesome old road,
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Before you travel on.
The lyrics to Ted Heath's song "Lonesome Road" seem to be a reflection on life's journey and the importance of being mindful about the path we choose to take. The song advises listeners to look down and consider their choices before continuing on their lonesome journey. The idea is to take a moment to pause and reflect before moving forward.
The song encourages listeners to also look up and "greet their maker" because Gabriel is about to blow his horn. This suggests that time is running out, and it's important to live a mindful and accountable life. Through these lyrics, Ted Heath urges listeners to not only take care of themselves but also to enjoy the journey before reaching the destination.
The lyrics also play around with the idea of carrying a heavy load while on this lonesome road, indicating the difficulties that one is sure to face while travelling down this path. It seems to be an obvious reference to the hardships people face in life. The song suggests that these hardships may be eased, or at least confronted with greater ease, if one takes the time to reflect and make informed decisions.
Line by Line Meaning
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Take a moment to consider the path you're on; it may be lonely and fraught with difficulties.
Before you travel on.
Don't rush blindly forward; it's wise to pause and evaluate your direction.
Look up, look up and greet your maker,
Take a moment to acknowledge the divine power that surrounds and guides us.
For Gabriel blows his horn.
A reference to the archangel Gabriel, who is sometimes associated with apocalyptic events and sounds a trumpet to signal the end of the world.
Weary, totin' such a load,
Feeling tired and burdened by the weight of one's experience and responsibilities.
Travelin' down that lonesome road,
Continuing on the difficult and solitary path of life.
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Repeating the importance of self-reflection and examination of one's direction and well-being.
Before you travel on.
Emphasizing the importance of making conscious decisions about one's future path.
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Written by: Jimmy Carroll
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