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The Lonesome Road
The Dave Brubeck Quartet 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 The Lonesome Road by The Dave Brubeck Quartet describe the feelings of weariness and loneliness that often accompany a journey. The repetition of "look down, look down" serves as a cautionary message to travelers to take a moment to reflect on the path they are on before continuing on. The line "look up and greet your maker, for Gabriel blows his horn" reminds listeners of the inevitability of their mortality and the importance of living a meaningful life.
The use of the word "totin'" instead of "carrying" or "bearing" adds a colloquial and folksy tone to the song. The description of the road as "lonesome old" further emphasizes the sense of isolation and solitude that can come with traveling.
Overall, the lyrics of The Lonesome Road convey a universal message of introspection and self-reflection, encouraging listeners to take the time to assess their journey and live a life that is fulfilling and purposeful.
Line by Line Meaning
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Take a moment to gaze at the long, solitary path ahead of you.
Before you travel on.
Consider your course before you continue forward.
Look up, look up and greet your maker,
Take a moment to acknowledge your creator.
For Gabriel blows his horn.
Heed the call of the archangel signaling the end.
Weary, totin' such a load,
Tired and weighed down from carrying burdensome baggage.
Travelin' down that lonesome road,
Journeying with loneliness on this desolate route.
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Take another moment to acknowledge the harsh reality of the path ahead.
Before you travel on.
Once again, take a moment to consider your actions before continuing forward.
Weary totin', it's such a load,
Reinforcing the tiredness and heaviness experienced while carrying a burden.
While I'm travelin' down, travelin' down that lonesome old road,
Acknowledging the prolonged and repetitive nature of this journey.
Look down, look down that lonesome road
Reemphasizing the importance of reflecting on the tough path ahead.
Before you travel on.
Once more, urging to consider the course before continuing forward.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, NATHANIEL SHILKRET MUSIC CO.
Written by: Jimmy Carroll
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