Lyric discussion by thelighthousestale 

Cover art for Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us lyrics by Robert Plant And Alison Krauss

i think this song has a gypsy-mystic feel to it. it's my favorite off their new album....as to the meaning, i think it has to do with the feelings we have after a heartbreak. in the song, sister rosetta seems to be a guide to help guide her feelings