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Aretha Franklin The Weight Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.60/10 [15 votes]Album: This Girl's In Love WIth You / Original Release Date: 1970-01-15Genre: PopSong Duration: 2 min 59 sec
ARETHA FRANKLIN
- The Weight Lyrics / with translationsI pulled into Nazareth
I was feelin' 'bout a half past dead
(Dead)
I just need some place
Where I can lay my head
(Head)
Hey mister can you tell me
Where a girl might find a bed?
(Can ya tell me?)
He just grinned and shook my hand
And "No" was all he said
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Then hey-yeah-yeah
Put the weight on me
I picked up my bag
I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw comin' in the devil
Walkin' side by side
I said, "They're comin'
Come on let's go down town?"
She said, "I gotta go
But my friend can stick around?"
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Then hey, an yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
(Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo)
Go down Moses
There's nothin' that you can say
(Ooo-ooo)
It's just like all of us waitin'
Waitin' for the judgment day
(Woo-ooo)
Well, Luke my friend
What about Annalee?
(Doo-ooo-ooo)
He said, "Do me a favor?
Stay and keep Annalee some company?"
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Well yeah
Put the weight on me
(Yeah-yeah-yeah)
Catch me a cannonball
And that'll take me on down the line
(Yeah)
My bag is circulin'
I believe that it's about time
(You said it girl)
To get in touch with Fannie
You know she's the one
(Yeah)
Who said, "Mickey
Is there a God for every one?"
Yeah
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
I was feelin' 'bout a half past dead
(Dead)
I just need some place
Where I can lay my head
(Head)
Hey mister can you tell me
Where a girl might find a bed?
(Can ya tell me?)
He just grinned and shook my hand
And "No" was all he said
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Then hey-yeah-yeah
Put the weight on me
I picked up my bag
I went lookin' for a place to hide
When I saw comin' in the devil
Walkin' side by side
I said, "They're comin'
Come on let's go down town?"
She said, "I gotta go
But my friend can stick around?"
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Then hey, an yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
(Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo)
Go down Moses
There's nothin' that you can say
It's just like all of us waitin'
Waitin' for the judgment day
(Woo-ooo)
Well, Luke my friend
What about Annalee?
(Doo-ooo-ooo)
He said, "Do me a favor?
Stay and keep Annalee some company?"
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Well yeah
Put the weight on me
(Yeah-yeah-yeah)
Catch me a cannonball
And that'll take me on down the line
(Yeah)
My bag is circulin'
I believe that it's about time
(You said it girl)
To get in touch with Fannie
You know she's the one
(Yeah)
Who said, "Mickey
Is there a God for every one?"
Yeah
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Take a load off Fannie
Take a load for free
Facts about The Weight
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The Weight is written by Jaime Robbie Robertson.
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It is first released on January 15, 1970 as part of Aretha Franklin's album "This Girl's In Love WIth You" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Weight by Aretha Franklin describes the struggle of carrying responsibilities while people seek ways to find rest from their duties through the musical phrase 'taking a load off.' The weight lyrics mostly emphasizes angst, adventure, empowerment, reflection and despair. The song establishes two essential elements through its musical composition which shows how people need to find rest and peace through their connections with others and their ability to receive support during difficult times. The lyrics contain some mature themes and language that may not be suitable for younger children. The references to 'the devil' and the overall tone suggest themes that parents may find concerning for children under 13.
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The Weight falls under the genre Pop.
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The Weight song length is 2 minutes and 59 seconds.
Who wrote The Weight lyrics?
The Weight is written by Jaime Robbie Robertson.
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When was The Weight released?
It is first released on January 15, 1970 as part of Aretha Franklin's album "This Girl's In Love WIth You" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 7th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Weight lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, The Weight by Aretha Franklin describes the struggle of carrying responsibilities while people seek ways to find rest from their duties through the musical phrase 'taking a load off.' The weight lyrics mostly emphasizes angst, adventure, empowerment, reflection and despair. The song establishes two essential elements through its musical composition which shows how people need to find rest and peace through their connections with others and their ability to receive support during difficult times. The lyrics contain some mature themes and language that may not be suitable for younger children. The references to 'the devil' and the overall tone suggest themes that parents may find concerning for children under 13.
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Which genre is The Weight?
The Weight falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song The Weight?
The Weight song length is 2 minutes and 59 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jaime Robbie RobertsonRecord Label(s): 1970 Atlantic Recording Corp , manufactured and marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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