Lonesome Road
The Black Sorrows Lyrics
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The world's out your window
And the skies are grey
Caught in the middle between quick and slow
The best you can hope for
Is a worthy cameo
Every day's a struggle just to be heard
You keep lookin for an answer
Life's still a riddle and no-one knows
If the clock's gonna stop
When the cruel wind blows
Who's gonna carry the load
Headin down that lonesome road
Another mile of misery
And no-one there to wait for me
Why'd you have to make it so hard
Can't solve a puzzle without a clue
There's no holdin back the tide
When it breaks on through
There's a river that twists and turns
And a fire in the sunset
That slowly burns
Who's gonna carry the load
Headin down that lonesome road
Another mile of misery
And no-one there to wait for me
Who's gonna carry the load
Headin down that lonesome road
There's darkness over the land
But I'll never understand
Why you had to make it so hard
(J. Camillieri N. Smith – Mushroom Music Publishing Control)
The Black Sorrows' song "Lonesome Road" presents a compelling narrative about life being an enduring struggle with no readily apparent answers or solutions. The lyrics describe the singer as caught between quick and slow, trying to make their way through a timeless play where the world outside is grey and the lines between right and wrong are blurred. The best they can hope for is a worthy role in this enigmatic play, but it is a daily struggle just to be heard.
The song switches between being fast-paced and slow, reflecting the various twists and turns of life. The lyrics suggest that no one knows when the clock is going to stop when the cruel wind blows, which amplifies the existential theme of the song. The chorus repeatedly asks the question, "Who's gonna carry the load?", suggesting that the journey ahead is going to be difficult and that there won't be anyone there to share it with.
Ultimately, the singer identifies that they are heading down a lonesome road that will undoubtedly have another mile of misery, and no one will be there to wait for them. There's darkness and mystery to the song, conveyed by the river's twists and turns and a fire in the sunset that slowly burns, yet they will never understand why life has to be so hard.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the beginning of a timeless play
Life is like a never-ending story that is constantly evolving
The world's out your window
You are part of a vast, dynamic universe
And the skies are grey
Life can be gloomy and uncertain
Caught in the middle between quick and slow
Struggling to find balance in life
The best you can hope for is a worthy cameo
Making a valuable contribution to life, even if it's small
Every day's a struggle just to be heard
It's a constant challenge to have your voice heard and your opinions valued
You keep lookin for an answer but the lines are blurred
Searching for clarity can be difficult and frustrating
Life's still a riddle and no-one knows
Life is mysterious and unpredictable
If the clock's gonna stop when the cruel wind blows
Pondering the fragility and unpredictability of life
Who's gonna carry the load
Wondering who will take on the burden of life's many challenges
Headin down that lonesome road
Feeling isolated while dealing with life's difficulties
Another mile of misery and no-one there to wait for me
Feeling sadness and despair, with no one to offer comfort or support
Why'd you have to make it so hard
Questioning the hardships of life
Can't solve a puzzle without a clue
Realizing that finding solutions to life's problems requires knowledge and effort
There's no holdin back the tide when it breaks on through
Sometimes life's challenges are insurmountable
There's a river that twists and turns
Life is unpredictable and often takes unexpected turns
And a fire in the sunset that slowly burns
There can be beauty and hope even in difficult times
There's darkness over the land
Life can be bleak and depressing
But I'll never understand why you had to make it so hard
Feeling confusion and frustration about the challenges of life
Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.