It’s a long old road, but I know I’m gonna find the end.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that even though the path ahead may seem long and difficult, the speaker is determined to keep going until they reach their destination. They have faith that they will eventually find the end of the road, no matter how challenging the journey may be.
About Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith was a legendary African-American blues singer during the Jazz Age, known as the “Empress of the Blues.” Despite a difficult upbringing, she rose to become one of the most popular female vocalists of the 1930s and a major influence on fellow blues and jazz singers.
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