Discover the story of the song > The Weight – Spooky Tooth

The protagonist is tired and looking for a place to rest. He asks someone if he knows where he can find a bed, but the person says no. The protagonist then sees Carmen with the Devil and asks her to go downtown, but she can't and suggests her friend stay with him instead. The protagonist meets Luke and asks about Anna-Lee, and Luke asks him to keep her company. Crazy Chester offers to help the protagonist if he takes care of his dog. The protagonist then says he needs to go back to Miss Fanny, who sent him on this journey. Overall, the song is about the protagonist's encounters and the burdens he carries for others.