Nobody's Fault But Mine
Willie Nelson Lyrics


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Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
And if I die and my soul be lost
Nobody's fault but mine

I had a mother who could pray
I had a mother who could pray
And if I die and my soul be lost
Nobody's fault but mine

Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
And if I die and my soul be lost
Nobody's fault but mine

I had a mother who could pray
I had a mother who could pray
And if I die and my soul be lost
Nobody's fault but mine

Nobody's fault but mine
Nobody's fault but mine
And if I die and my soul be lost
If I die and my soul be lost




If I die and my soul be lost
Well nobody's fault but mine

Overall Meaning

The Willie Nelson song "Nobody's Fault But Mine" is a haunting and introspective piece that speaks to the idea of personal accountability for one's own salvation. The repetition of the phrase "nobody's fault but mine" serves as a mantra that the singer returns to throughout the song, reinforcing the idea that they alone are responsible for their spiritual fate. The lines "I had a mother who could pray" further add to this theme, suggesting that the singer had guidance and support, but ultimately the responsibility for their soul falls on them alone.


The repetition of the same lyrics throughout the song gives the impression of a person wrestling with their own morality, perhaps even acknowledging their own flaws and failures in the context of their spiritual life. The line "And if I die and my soul be lost" reinforces the sense of urgency and desperation that the singer feels, desperate to find a way to save themselves before it's too late. Overall, the song seems to present a somber, yet empowering message of taking control of one's own life and recognizing the importance of personal accountability.


Line by Line Meaning

Nobody's fault but mine
I take responsibility for my actions and decisions that led me to where I am in life.


Nobody's fault but mine
Blaming others and external factors is not an excuse for my own shortcomings and failures.


And if I die and my soul be lost
In the event of my passing and my soul not finding eternal rest or salvation...


Nobody's fault but mine
... it is solely due to my own wrongdoings and lack of repentance, and not anyone else's.


I had a mother who could pray
I was fortunate to have a mother who was a religious person and could intercede on my behalf through prayer...


I had a mother who could pray
... but ultimately, I am accountable for my own spiritual existence and salvation.


If I die and my soul be lost
Should death come and my soul fail to obtain eternal rest or salvation...


Nobody's fault but mine
... it is entirely because of my own actions and decisions, and not due to external circumstances or any other influences.


If I die and my soul be lost
In the event of my passing and uncertainty regarding my soul's fate...


If I die and my soul be lost
...I cannot point the finger at anyone else but myself as the cause of my own spiritual fate, hence why it is nobody's fault but mine.




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Written by: NINA SIMONE

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Comments from YouTube:

Tom Wright

Solid gold

Alexandros Emmanouelides

Bless this great American...

drgjh

Wonderful.. and what a contrast to Led Zeppelin

Rival_240

Damn right

TrinkBruder

I bought the CD and YT is distorting the signal. Really? I gotta get my CD to make the static in my BT speaker go away?

Amazing

He stole this song

MySkybreaker

He didnt steal it lol. He covered it. This video just didnt credit willie.

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