Million Dollar Bash
Bob Dylan and The Band Lyrics
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With her wheel in the gorge
Turtle, that friend of theirs
With his checks all forged
And his cheeks in a chunk
With his cheese in the cash
They're all gonna be there
At that million dollar bash
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
It's that million dollar bash
Everybody from right now
Go ever there and back
The louder they come
The bigger they crack
Come now, sweet cream
Don't forget to flash
We're all gonna meet
At that million dollar bash
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
It's that million dollar bash
Well, I took my counselor
Out to the barn
Silly Nelly was there
She told me a yarn
Then along came Jones
Emptied the trash
Everybody went down
To that million dollar bash
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
It's that million dollar bash
Well, I'm hittin' it too hard
My stones won't take
I'm get up in the mornin'
But it's too early to wake
First it's hello, goodbye
Then push and then crash
But we're all gonna make it
At that million dollar bash
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
It's that million dollar bash
Well, I looked at my watch
I looked at my wrist
Punched myself in the face
With my fist
I took my potatoes
Down to be mashed
Then I made it over to
That million dollar bash
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
It's that million dollar bash
The song "Million Dollar Bash" by Bob Dylan and The Band is a whimsical, up-tempo track that centers around a party that includes an interesting cast of characters such as a "big dump blond" with her "wheel in the gorge," Turtle with his forged checks and chunky cheeks, and Silly Nelly, who tells a yarn. The song seems to be about a culture of excess and extravagance, with people gathering to celebrate and indulge in a decadent party that costs a million dollars. The lyrics also touch on themes of waking up early after a night of excess, the push and pull of relationships, and the inevitability of making it to the party.
The song's lyrics are classic Bob Dylan, full of clever wordplay and offbeat imagery. The lines are often nonsensical and playful, with a catchy chorus that repeats the phrase "ooh, baby, ooh-ee" over and over.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, that big dump blond
A voluptuous woman with blonde hair
With her wheel in the gorge
Driving her car through the valley
Turtle, that friend of theirs
The slow, but steady companion of the group
With his checks all forged
Using fake documents for money
And his cheeks in a chunk
Having a chubby face
With his cheese in the cash
Storing his wealth in an inaccessible place
They're all gonna be there
Everyone is invited to the party
At that million dollar bash
At the extravagant celebration
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Excitement and anticipation
Everybody from right now
Everyone is welcome
Go ever there and back
Travel far and wide
The louder they come
The more attention they will receive
The bigger they crack
The more likely they will fail
Come now, sweet cream
Addressing someone affectionately
Don't forget to flash
Remember to take some photos
We're all gonna meet
We will all gather together
At that million dollar bash
At the extravagant celebration
Well, I took my counselor
Seeking help from a professional
Out to the barn
To a secluded location
Silly Nelly was there
A foolish person was present
She told me a yarn
She told me a tall tale
Then along came Jones
Suddenly, someone else appeared
Emptied the trash
Got rid of unnecessary items
Everybody went down
Everyone attended
Well, I'm hittin' it too hard
Trying too much
My stones won't take
My efforts are not successful
I'm get up in the mornin'
I wake up early
But it's too early to wake
It's still too early to start the day
First it's hello, goodbye
The beginning and end are unpredictable
Then push and then crash
The changes are sudden and chaotic
But we're all gonna make it
We will overcome the challenges
At that million dollar bash
At the extravagant celebration
Well, I looked at my watch
Checking the time
I looked at my wrist
Checking the timepiece on my wrist
Punched myself in the face
Frustration at the situation
With my fist
Using physical force
I took my potatoes
Bringing food to share
Down to be mashed
Preparing the food
Then I made it over to
Finally arriving at
That million dollar bash
At the extravagant celebration
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Excitement and anticipation
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Excitement and anticipation
Ooh, baby, ooh-ee
Excitement and anticipation
It's that million dollar bash
The extravagant celebration
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@Rave779
Obviously a huge reference to all of his old previous records from this song alone. I guess that’s why the song is called that, as an amalgamation of all his biggest hits into one concise song lol
@stephenvallely4361
"Everyone went down to that million dollar bash"
@gustav4821
People who complain of opaque lyrics on Blonde on Blonde are yet to hear this mf
@petermilner9753
Fairport Convention also do a wonderful version of this song
@oleggorky906
Yes, I’ve just come here after listening to their version. It’s a shame what happened to Sandy. The canker worm took her way to soon. 😢
@hammer44head
Fairport Covention doesnt know how to play anything but wonderful songs!!
@karonkommedal4612
Oo baby oo ee
@mortimerzilch2608
great singing.
@jaroflies3700
Danko and Manuel join in on the chorus; can’t get much better than that.
@CinemaMaz
Based