You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
The Byrds Lyrics
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Rain won't lift
Gate won't close
Railings froze
Get your mind of wintertime
You ain't goin' nowhere
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
I don't care
How many letters they sent
The morning came and morning went
Pack up your money
And pick up your tent
You ain't goin' nowhere
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
Buy me a flute
And a gun that shoots
Tailgates some substitutes
Strap yourself
To the tree with roots
You ain't goin' nowhere
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
Genghis Khan
He could not keep
All his kings
Supplied with sleep
We'll climb that hill no matter how steep
When we come up to it
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
The song "You Ain't Going Nowhere" by the Byrds is about being stuck in one place, in the dead of winter, but imagining that soon things will change for the better. The clouds are moving quickly but the rain is still pouring, the gate won't close and the railings are frozen. The singer wants to get the listener out of their head and to stop thinking about winter. It's like a metaphor for being in a rut or feeling stuck in life, but having hope that things will get better.
The chorus repeats a message of hope: "Tomorrow's the day my bride's gonna come. Oh, oh, are we gonna fly, down in the easy chair." The wedding or the bride could symbolize a better future, a new chapter in life, or just optimism that things will improve. The singer says he doesn't care about the letters or messages he's received, even if it's bad news, because he's ready to pack up and move on.
The verses contain different imagery that evoke a sense of adventure and escape - "buy me a flute, and a gun that shoots," "tailgates some substitutes," and "strap yourself to the tree with roots." These lines can be interpreted as the singer inviting the listener to join him in a journey, a departure from the current winter blues.
Overall, "You Ain't Going Nowhere" is a song about hope, escape, and the idea that things will eventually get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Clouds so swift
The clouds are moving quickly
Rain won't lift
It is still raining
Gate won't close
The gate remain open
Railings froze
The railings are covered in ice
Get your mind of wintertime
Stop thinking about the cold winter
You ain't goin' nowhere
You're not making any progress
Whoo-ee ride me high
Excitement is building up
Tomorrow's the day
Something important is going to happen soon
My bride's gonna come
Someone is eagerly waiting for their partner
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Anticipation and excitement for what's to come
Down in the easy chair
The singer is calm and relaxed
I don't care
The artist is not bothered by something
How many letters they sent
The amount of correspondence doesn't matter
The morning came and morning went
Time is passing by
Pack up your money
Get ready to move
And pick up your tent
Be ready to travel light
You ain't goin' nowhere
You might have to face some obstacles on the way
Buy me a flute
The singer desires something
And a gun that shoots
The singer wants something specific
Tailgates some substitutes
The artist is talking about distractions
Strap yourself
Get ready for action
To the tree with roots
Stay grounded in reality
You ain't goin' nowhere
You need to stay focused on your goals
Genghis Khan
Historical reference to a powerful commander
He could not keep
Even great leaders have limitations
All his kings
Leadership is not always easy
Supplied with sleep
The challenge of keeping everyone satisfied
We'll climb that hill no matter how steep
The future may be difficult, but we'll persevere
When we come up to it
Success is within reach
Whoo-ee ride me high
Enthusiasm for what's ahead
Tomorrow's the day
The promised day is almost here
My bride's gonna come
Something long-awaited is finally happening
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Expectations for a great experience
Down in the easy chair
The artist is feeling comfortable and relaxed
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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Clouds so swift
Rain won't lift
Gate won't close
Railings froze
Get your mind off wintertime
You ain't goin' nowhere
Whoo-ee ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's gonna come
Oh, oh are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair
I don't care How many letters they send
Morning came and morning went
Pack up your money
Pick up your tent
You ain't goin' nowhere
Buy me a flute
And a gun that shoots
Tailgates and substitutes
Strap yourself To a tree with roots
You ain't goin' nowhere
Now Genghis Kahn
He could not keep
All his kings
Supplied with sleep
We'll climb that hill no matter how steep
When we get up to it
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You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
Song by
Bob Dylan, The Band
Clouds so swift, rain won't lift
Gate won't close, railings froze
Get your mind off wintertime
You ain't goin' nowhere
Whoo-ee! Ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's going to come
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair!
I don't care how many letters they sent
Morning came and morning went
Pick up your money and pack up your tent
You ain't going nowhere
Whoo-ee! Ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's going to come
Oh, oh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair!
Buy me a flute and a gun that shoots
Tailgates and substitutes
Strap yourself to the tree with roots
You ain't going nowhere
Whoo-ee! Ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's going to come
Ooh, ooh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair!
Genghis Khan, he could not keep
All his kings supplied with sleep
We'll climb that hill no matter how steep
When we get up to it
Whoo-ee! Ride me high
Tomorrow's the day
My bride's going to come
Ooh, ooh, are we gonna fly
Down in the easy chair!
@larryprimeau5885
killer steel guitar throughout the entire album.
@AmBotanischenGarten
Recorded in Nashville. They had several of the top steel players of all time record wiith them on this album!
@davidnichols240
Roger McGwinn him and Bob Dylan were beasties
@david-n2t6u
charles manson on steel
@sclawman
Lloyd Green and Jaydee Maness played pedal steel on this album.
@billthomas9328
Thats Clarence White using his B Bender
@robertanderson7049
One of the best country albums ever
@Kinsale1333
Some say the greatest of all time.
@rickbockman7537
If more people listened this music I'm sure the world would be a little calmer
@keithgallagher3471
Or at least a bit happier and possessing self-content.