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I was laying in bed
Wondering if she'd changed it all
If her hair was still red
Her folks, they said our lives together
Sure was gonna be rough
They never did like mama's homemade dress
Papa's bankbook wasn't big enough
And I was standing on the side of the road
Rain falling on my shoes
Heading out for the east coast
Lord knows I've paid some dues getting through
Tangled up in blue
She was married when we first met
Soon to be divorced
I helped her out of a jam, I guess
But I used a little too much force
We drove that car as far as we could
Abandoned it out west
Split up on a dark, sad night
Both agreeing it was best
She turned around to look at me
As I was walking away
I heard her say over my shoulder
"We'll meet again someday on the avenue"
Tangled up in blue
I had a job in the great north woods
Working as a cook for a spell
But I never did like it all that much
And one day the axe just fell
So I drifted down to New Orleans
Where I's lucky for to be employed
Working for a while on a fishing boat
Right outside of Delacroix
But all the while I was alone
The past was close behind
I seen a lot of women
But she never escaped my mind and I just grew
Tangled up in blue
She was working in a topless place
And I stopped in for a beer
I just kept looking at the sight of her face
In the spotlight so clear
And later on when the crowd thinned out
I's just about to do the same
She was standing there in back of my chair
Said, "Tell me, don't I know your name?"
I muttered something underneath my breath
She studied the lines on my face
I must admit I felt a little uneasy
When she bent down to tie the laces of my shoe
Tangled up in blue
She lit a burner on the stove and offered me a pipe
"I thought you'd never say hello," she said
"You look like the silent type"
Then she opened up a book of poems
And handed it to me
Written by an Italian poet
From the thirteenth century
And every one of them words rang true
And glowed like burning coal
Pouring off of every page
Like it was written in my soul from me to you
Tangled up in blue
I lived with them on Montague Street
In a basement down the stairs
There was music in the cafés at night
And revolution in the air
Then he started into dealing with slaves
And something inside of him died
She had to sell everything she owned
And froze up inside
And when finally the bottom fell out
I became withdrawn
The only thing I knew how to do
Was to keep on keeping on like a bird that flew
Tangled up in blue
So now I'm going back again
I got to get her somehow
All the people we used to know
They're an illusion to me now
Some are mathematicians
Some are carpenter's wives
Don't know how it all got started
I don't what they do with their lives
But me, I'm still on the road
Heading for another joint
We always did feel the same
We just saw it from a different point of view
Tangled up in blue
The Indigo Girls cover of this song is SO MUCH BETTER.
Now. Now.
You may want to reconsider them words.
The Indigo Girls cover of this song is SO MUCH BETTER.
You do you, I'll pick Bob.
"(artist name) sucks", "YOU suck", "No, YOU suck" . . . and so on.
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Pissing contests for cretins.
Then someone fills an entire page by repeating a single emoticon ad nauseam, thus bumping all the actual song comments off the board; very intelligent.
Or we get the geniuses who post the same moronic negative comment on EVERY single U2 or Beck song.
I don't have a problem with negative comments per se. Obviously everyone has their own tastes.
It's just the trolls and morons who are wearing me down.
Seems to me it's worse than it's ever been.
And yes, occasionally I take the bait and insult someone, but I try to avoid the temptation.
I'm slowly and reluctantly losing interest in reading posts.
Thankfully most members still write intelligent comments, positive and negative.
And of course the music is still worth listening to . . . especially Bob. ; )
OK, rant over.
Posted 10 years ago, and nothing has changed!
Love the song, but was always confused a bit by it. Is it the same woman through all the verses? He married her, they ran away out West, broke up, then years later find each other again in Louisiana?
My interpretation, and those shared by professors of literature I've read, it's a montage of different scenarios of life and relationships. Interpreting them as just one long story of a single person doesn't make sense from the lyrics, at least to me.
Love the song, but was always confused a bit by it. Is it the same woman through all the verses? He married her, they ran away out West, broke up, then years later find each other again in Louisiana?
I assume so. there's another man involved in part of it though "I lived with them on Montague St.."
some songs strike a chord so loud it resonates in our very bones all of the rest of our lives.
this is one. 11^infinity
"So now I'm going back again
I got to get her somehow
All the people we used to know
They're an illusion to me now
Some are mathematicians
Some are carpenter's wives
Don't know how it all got started
I don't what they do with their lives
But me, I'm still on the road
Heading for another joint
We always did feel the same
We just saw it from a different point of view
Tangled up in blue"
Yeah...that's why they give Nobel Prizes.
Yup. Nobel Prize for Literature includes poetry. But this has nothing on 'Desolation Row' IMHO.
Just some thoughts.
I've been listening to Bob for some 45 years or so and have heard every complaint about him that there is and have yet to find one that is justified. If you don't like his voice, his music or him as a person, then just move past the song and find something you do like. Those of us that have grown up listening to him completely understand what a special gift we've been given. My brother always said he was a fan and in turns out he was a fan of a particular album, which was fine but myself, I would hate to think that I would be have such limited access to the genius that is Bob Dylan. There will never be another one like Bob and I treasure the gift of his music and always will. Thank you Brother Bob. (He'd probably say "Don't think twice, it's Alright") Peace.
I swear you have made me cry, you are so right.
Can’t believe the average rating is just 8. If this isn’t God-like then what could possibly be?
This guy must be a genius. But I ain't biased.
going on the road to see dear bob in KC, STL, and maybe CHI in Oct 2023
great venues: theatres and opera houses that makes a person want to sing
PSD!
My Father In Law (Bill Berg) is the drummer on this album! UFB talented and humble artist!
I always loved this song. Had no idea why. I just always did. He never told me about any of it until I had known him for several tears! Go figure…
that's pretty cool!
I always loved this song. Had no idea why. I just always did. He never told me about any of it until I had known him for several years! Go figure…
I had a job in the great north woods
Working as a cook for a spell
But I never did like it all that much
And one day the axe just fell
"
Sometimes Bob likes to mess with our heads.
Even after all these years, I still hear moments that make me think "Ah! I see what you did there!"
Quite a piece of work.
Pretty sure I've always listened to this song all the way to end every time Probably always will.
probably my favorite Dylan song, and maybe my favorite OVERALL song. I never tire of listening to this.
What is wrong with me?
I feel the same way about this song as you do, and I reckon there's nothing at all wrong with you.
That is, is it a profile mugshot (static)?
Or is he headed somewhere (dynamic)?
Oh my...these questions to ponder. Like Mona Lisa...smiling or not?
Sounds as good now as it did back then
![daisy](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/daisy.gif)
Uh oh. I think the neighbors saw me. They may call the police. It goes back to a "fireworks" incident. Some people never learn.
Except for Brother Bob.
This is song to celebrate the new year in early Jan 2023.
I get it now.
After looking at lyrics (not familiar with english): it's a 10 for me.
its the Thanksgiving holiday
we should all be thankful that we can listen to brother bob on radio paradise
paradise is not lost
Shame he has repeatedly disappointed in concerts over the last 20 yrs, stick to the studio Bob and don't waste hard earned money just to say we've seen you
ohhhhh quit being silly
How many a year has passed and gone?
Many a gamble has been lost and won.
And many a road taken by many a first friend.
And each one I've never seen again.
I wish, I wish, I wish in vain.
That we could sit simply in that room again.
Ten thousand dollars at the drop of a hat,
I'd give it all gladly if our lives could be like that.
Yeah....that's why they give Nobel prizes.
I get tears in my eyes every time I hear this song. The older you get the more it means. Genius.
probably my favorite Dylan song, and maybe my favorite OVERALL song. I never tire of listening to this.
What is wrong with me?
I must admit, I felt a little uneasy when she bent down to tie the laces of my shoes. - I'm not a huge Dylan fan, but that is one of my favorite lines of any song.
What is wrong with me?
Through
Avenue
Grew
Shoes
You
Flew
View
and Blue...
So now I'm going back again
I got to get her somehow
All the people we used to know
They're an illusion to me now
Some are mathematicians
Some are carpenter's wives
Don't know how it all got started
I don't what they do with their lives
But me, I'm still on the road
Heading for another joint
We always did feel the same
We just saw it from a different point of view
Tangled up in blue
If this isn't a 10, what is? This is an iconic song.
Not a 10 for me but only because it's not my favorite Dylan song.
Ooooh.
A song for the Easter holiday!
We should spend some time thinking about forgiveness and resurrection.
Please post video of resurrection
Avenue
Grew
Shoes
You
Flew
View
But every sentence he writes speaks volumes. Even in interviews every answer he gives leaves you with more insight and followup questions.
An absolutely brilliant man. It was an honor to have seen him live.
"Timmy, don't I know your name?"
Bob Dylan - Must Be Santa (Official Video)
That's why they give Nobel prizes.
Ho Ho Ho!!!!
noting the thanksgiving holiday
we should all be thankful for road trips
we all have things to be grateful for
it immediately takes me to an old smoked filled donut shop in the heat of summer with buzzing flies around and diesel smell creeping up my nostrils
Good god...what sort of dystopian donut shop was this? Diesel, old smoke and flies...I'll betcha business wasn't very brisk...
Not bad for someone that was quoted once saying... " All I really wanted to do was write a song."
please stop playing Dylan, it’s painful, my ears can’t take any more. He can’t sing.
Listen to some more Britney.
I heard he's pretty terrible live, and who wouldn't be after touring almost half their life.
But that aside, Covid is FAR from over, and the only way Bob could pull that off would be to allow only vaccinated people to attend any concerts, otherwise it would be dangerous and irresponsible.
oh pooo
Hey brother Bob.
Covid is over.
Time to tour this Summer.
Outdoor venues. Like southern baptist tent revivals. Spritualism. Music, Hot and sweaty.
Sing on Brother Bob.
I heard he's pretty terrible live, and who wouldn't be after touring almost half their life.
But that aside, Covid is FAR from over, and the only way Bob could pull that off would be to allow only vaccinated people to attend any concerts, otherwise it would be dangerous and irresponsible.
Covid is over.
Time to tour this Summer.
Outdoor venues. Like southern baptist tent revivals. Spritualism. Music, Hot and sweaty.
Sing on Brother Bob.
its his birthday!
This is one of them.
A song for the Easter holiday!
We should spend some time thinking about forgiveness and resurrection.
Then again, I cannot envision this song being sung by anyone but Dylan. Can you?
So if song is meant to have an impact on the listener his has done the job. Tangled up in Blue indeed.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
He's telling a story, so those verses are necessary, you know, to finish the story. And what do you mean "for Dylan"? I can't think of another singer who could write this. Can you?
A characteristic not unique to this example of Dylan's music. Heh.
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Still waiting.
That makes me uneasy.
It's an amazing song, but someone with a decent voice would just catapult it into Best-Ever status. Like KT Tunstall (seriously click the YouTube link it is SO WORTH IT).
They let you play a song this long?
It's Gabriola Island - anything goes.
"(artist name) sucks", "YOU suck", "No, YOU suck" . . . and so on.
![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Pissing contests for cretins.
Then someone fills an entire page by repeating a single emoticon ad nauseam, thus bumping all the actual song comments off the board; very intelligent.
Or we get the geniuses who post the same moronic negative comment on EVERY single U2 or Beck song.
I don't have a problem with negative comments per se. Obviously everyone has their own tastes.
It's just the trolls and morons who are wearing me down.
Seems to me it's worse than it's ever been.
And yes, occasionally I take the bait and insult someone, but I try to avoid the temptation.
I'm slowly and reluctantly losing interest in reading posts.
Thankfully most members still write intelligent comments, positive and negative.
And of course the music is still worth listening to . . . especially Bob. ; )
OK, rant over.
Here's hoping you're not, On_the_beach today
Triquel67 wrote:
If this isn't a 10, what is? This is an iconic song.
Thank you for all that you do and do it so well!
You have introduced to me to music I had no idea even existed thus opening a whole new world!
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I got to get her somehow
All the people we used to know
They're an illusion to me now
Some are mathematicians
Some are carpenter's wives
Don't know how it all got started
I don't what they do with their lives
But me, I'm still on the road
Heading for another joint
We always did feel the same
We just saw it from a different point of view
Tangled up in blue"
Yeah...that's why they give Nobel Prizes.
If this isn't a 10, what is? This is an iconic song.
Live shows are coming up!
Gonna take a mathematician, her daughter, and Frenchman to a show. Oooh yeah.
Still waiting.
They let you play a song this long?
I hit it.
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And glowed like burning coal
Many a gamble has been lost and won.
And many a road taken by many a first friend.
And each one I've never seen again.
I wish, I wish, I wish in vain.
That we could sit simply in that room again.
Ten thousand dollars at the drop of a hat,
I'd give it all gladly if our lives could be like that.
Yeah....that's why they give Nobel prizes.
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I wasn't aware Geddy was singing on this.
Your goof on Geddy does not diminish the fact that Bob's voice is annoying, as is Geddy's. However both fit their music. I love Geddy. Bob took awhile for me to get used to.
I see. So, you liked the segue. Or, you want to have Dylan's babies. Or both.
The segue was fine. Two quality artists, selected by Bill, lined up in harmony. Try stepping out of that restaurant again. Maybe that brick will do the job this time.
Dylan is a polarizing figure these days. I don't remember people saying that they actively hated him back during the 70s. I think he was sort of deified in the 60s 'til the mid 70s; music started changing dramatically and it became OK to openly diss him as dated, out-of-fashion.
Dylan did an interview with Bill Bradley of "60 Minutes" back in 2004, during which he admitted that he deliberately created and released bad albums because he was so sick of his fans' hero-worship. From what I remember he found it unnerving and wanted a way to bring people's expectations of him back down to earth. It shocked me that he'd put out music he didn't like, music that would dog him for the rest of his life, because he couldn't deal with public adoration. That probably contributed to some listeners giving him the thumbs down.
But this is one of the best damned songs I've ever heard, even with that harmonica huffing and puffing at the end.
As you could tell from that Bradley interview, Dylan was somewhat obsessed with getting rid of his image as some kind of prophet or something, which he didn't feel he deserved. He just wanted to destroy that image and tried several ways to do it including issuing some substandard music, finding religion and fostering the idea that he was just a simple Jewish boy that wrote interesting songs.
I wish people would give up on hating Dyan's voice. Original lyrics sung by the composer have a certain passion that you never get in a covered version, even if their voice is not the best.
I bought all of his first 10 (vinyl) albums when each was released and prize them more than any other in my collection, even though many others have better voices.
I only recently learned that Dylan wrote this song after a weekend of listening to Joni Mitchell's album, Blue.