Lonesome Road
The Organisers Lyrics

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Look down, look down that lonesome road
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.

Weary, totin' such a load,
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.

Overall Meaning

The Organisers' song "Lonesome Road" is a reflective and somber reflection on the long and lonely journey of life. The repeated refrain of "Look down, look down that lonesome road before you travel on" acts as a warning to the listener to take a moment to reflect on their path before continuing on. The first verse urges the listener to look up and greet their maker, a reference to judgment day and the call of Gabriel's horn.

The second verse speaks to the weariness and weight that can come with life's journey, and the struggle to continue on despite it. The repetition of "weary totin'" reinforces this idea, along with the mention of the lonesome old road. The final refrain again cautions the listener to take a moment to reflect before continuing on, reinforcing the idea that life can be a difficult and lonely journey.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of acceptance and resignation to the struggles of life, but also a reminder to keep pushing on despite them. It is a poignant and introspective rumination on the ups and downs of life's journey.

Line by Line Meaning

Look down, look down that lonesome road
Take a moment to reflect on the path ahead and the challenges that may be faced.

Before you travel on.
Prioritize the act of contemplation before continuing the journey.

Look up, look up and greet your maker,
Acknowledge the presence of a higher power and give gratitude for the gift of life.

For Gabriel blows his horn.
Indicating the end of life may come unexpectedly and it is important to be prepared.

Weary, totin' such a load,
Feeling exhausted while carrying a weighty burden while traveling through life.

Travelin' down that lonesome road,
The journey through life may feel lonely at times, but avoiding it is not an option.

Look down, look down that lonesome road
Reiterating the initial perspective to reflect before proceeding.

Before you travel on.
Emphasizing once more the importance of taking a moment to think before making a decision.

Weary totin', it's such a load,
Reiterating the physical and emotional exhaustion while handling life's challenges.

While I'm travelin' down, travelin' down that lonesome old road,
Acknowledging the continuous journey ahead and the potential for obstacles that might come.

Look down, look down that lonesome road
Closing with the same message to reflect before proceeding, as it is crucial to do so continually in life.

Before you travel on.
Finalizing the song with a reminder to mull over life's burdens and opportunities before advancing.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, NATHANIEL SHILKRET MUSIC CO.
Written by: Jimmy Carroll

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