What is the meaning behind the song The Weight?
The “weight” is the load that we shoulder when we take on responsibility or when we try to do good. But it’s also the heaviness that presses down on us when we fall into “sin” or wrestle with “temptation.” It’s a song about a universally human dilemma.
What is the story behind the song The Weight by The Band?
Written by Band member Robbie Robertson, the song is about a visitor’s experiences in a town mentioned in the lyric’s first line as Nazareth. “The Weight” has significantly influenced American popular music, having been listed as No. 41 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time published in 2004.
What does take a load off mean?
to sit down and relax
chiefly US, informal. : to sit down and relax You look tired. Come in and take a load off.
What does likes to ball mean?
Songfacts®: Like most of Little Richard’s songs, this contains a lot of innuendo (“sure like to ball”) but most people were too busy listening to the music to notice, or didn’t get the reference. At the time, the most common meaning for “balling” was dancing; only later did it became a popular euphemism for oral sex.
Who originally wrote Good Golly Miss Molly?
John MarascalcoRobert BlackwellLittle Richard
Good Golly Miss Molly/Composers
How did Dylan get the copyright for The Weight?
In 1994, Dylan approved the use of the original recording of “The Weight” in a Diet Coke ad, and while the Band signaled their approval and benefited financially thanks to the inclusion of their original performance, a spokesman for Robertson at the time said, “It’s there, and it’s not like Robbie is overjoyed.”
Where does the phrase Good Golly Miss Molly come from?
The title was taken from the pet phrase of one of Little Richard’s favorite DJ’s, Jimmy Pennick. Musically, the song was inspired by the sax player Jackie Brenston, famous for singing lead and playing with Ike Turner on the song “Rocket 88.”
What does ball mean in Good Golly Miss Molly?
Like most of Little Richard’s songs, this contains a lot of innuendo (“sure like to ball”) but most people were too busy listening to the music to notice, or didn’t get the reference. At the time, the most common meaning for “balling” was dancing; only later did it became a popular euphemism for oral sex.
What does Good golly mean?
expression of surprise
Interjection. good golly. (slang) expression of surprise, etc.; golly.