Lonesome Valley
The Fairfield Four Lyrics
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You got to go there by yourself
Nobody else can go for you
You got to go there by yourself
Oh, you got to ask the lords forgiveness
Nobody else can ask him for you
You got to go to the lonesome valley
You got to go there by yourself
You got to go there by yourself
The Fairfield Four's song Lonesome Valley is a gospel song that encourages the listener to take responsibility for their own spiritual journey. The song asserts that each individual is accountable for their actions and must seek salvation for themselves. The lyrics emphasize the importance of personal accountability, detaching oneself from external influences, and the power of individual faith.
The repetition of the phrase "you got to go there by yourself" underscores the importance of personal responsibility in seeking salvation. The song suggests that seeking spirituality cannot be done vicariously; it requires the individual soul to journey through the lonesome valley alone. The phrase "nobody else can go for you" further emphasizes the individuality of the journey. Each individual has to ask the lord for forgiveness themselves; nobody else can do it for them. The song's tone is reflective and somber, underscoring the gravity of the journey that the listener must undertake.
Line by Line Meaning
You got to go to the lonesome valley
You have to journey through the rough parts of life
You got to go there by yourself
You must face your troubles alone
Nobody else can go for you
Others may be with you, but you are the one experiencing the struggle
Oh, you got to ask the lords forgiveness
You must seek forgiveness from a higher power
Nobody else can ask him for you
Another person cannot ask for forgiveness on your behalf
You got to go to the lonesome valley
You have to continue your difficult journey
You got to go there by yourself
You must keep pushing forward on your own
Nobody else, nobody else can go for you
No one else can take on your struggles or challenges
You got to go there by yourself
You are responsible for your own journey through life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WOODY GUTHRIE
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@wolftitanmask9539
when the gentleman drops it down 3 whole octaves, i bet the audience felt the bass lol
@lawrencewalker448
Beast💯🔥 First heard this on "Brother where art thou" excellent movie❤❤❤
@JibsRial
Lmfao describing this as “beast” is hilarious for some reason lmfao
@wadewilson8011
*"O Brother Where Art Thou"
@DKraken991
They are ones who sang that song
@michaeljanssen8039
The ones who sang it in the movie are all dead. This are new members
@lawrencewalker448
@C0tt0N 😂
@jimcoffman629
3/24/22…I had the incredible pleasure of meeting Mr Thompson at a local restaurant. Speaking with him for just a few moments was an extreme honor…
@portlyncruise4260
Such an AMAZING group!!! I was fortunate enough to have met them last weekend at the African American Museum of Music in Nashville. They were so kind and even sang for us.
@mikalyonsoneal9890
This song is brilliant and takes me back to the songs of my great grandmother and old school church.