In what way does the line “sags like a heavy load” in "Harlem" relate to the overall feeling of "The Weary Blues"?

In “Harlem,” a deferred dream is compared to a heavy load that makes it sag. In “The Weary Blues,” the singer’s lyrics and music express sorrow and weariness, suggesting that he carries an emotional burden. This connects the “heavy load” to the sadness conveyed by the song, not to the audience or the physical act of performing.

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