It Ain't Me Babe
#BobDylan Lyrics
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Leave at your own chosen speed
I'm not the one you want, babe
I'm not the one you need
You say you're lookin' for someone
Who's never weak but always strong
To protect you an' defend you
Whether you are right or wrong
But it ain't me, babe
No, no, no, it ain't me babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
Go lightly from the ledge, babe
Go lightly on the ground
I'm not the one you want, babe
I will only let you down
You say you're lookin' for someone
Who will promise never to part
Someone to close his eyes for you
Someone to close his heart
Someone who will die for you an' more
But it ain't me, babe
No, no, no, it ain't me babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
Go melt back in the night
Everything inside is made of stone
There's nothing in here moving
An' anyway I'm not alone
You say you're looking for someone
Who'll pick you up each time you fall
To gather flowers constantly
An' to come each time you call
A lover for your life an' nothing more
But it ain't me, babe
No, no, no, it ain't me, babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
In "It Ain't Me Babe," Bob Dylan is rejecting a woman's advances for a serious commitment. At the beginning of the song, he urges her to leave his window and make her departure at her own pace, because he knows he cannot be the person she desires. The woman seeks a man who is always powerful and can fight for her, regardless of whether she's right or wrong. Someone who can open all doors for her. But Dylan admits that he's not the one. He clarifies that he can't deliver on all the promises she's looking for. He's merely a man with his own flaws, and he cannot grant her the stability and strength she craves, that he will let you down in the end.
Dylan, later on, reemphasizes the point by saying he's not the ideal knight in shining armor either "who'll pick you up each time you fall." He does not hold the qualities of a lover, which the woman needs. Dylan is aware that the woman is seeking an individual who is going to be her true love, her companion, and her defender throughout life, but he proclaims that he is not "It" and she cannot expect him to be. Finally, he asks her to simply "go melt back into the night," as everything in him is made of stone.
Line by Line Meaning
Go 'way from my window
Please leave my sight
Leave at your own chosen speed
You can leave anytime you want
I'm not the one you want, babe
I'm not the person you're looking for
I'm not the one you need
I'm not the person you require in life
You say you're lookin' for someone
You claim to be searching for a person
Who's never weak but always strong
Who is never feeble but always robust
To protect you an' defend you
To safeguard and shield you
Whether you are right or wrong
Irrespective of whether you're right or wrong
Someone to open each and every door
Someone who can open all doors
But it ain't me, babe
I'm sorry, but I'm not that person
No, no, no, it ain't me babe
Definitely not me
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
You're searching for someone else, not me
Go lightly from the ledge, babe
Be careful when you leave
Go lightly on the ground
Be cautious while walking
I will only let you down
I'll be a disappointment for you
Who will promise never to part
Someone who vows to never part ways
Someone to close his eyes for you
Someone who will sacrifice for you
Someone to close his heart
Someone who will stop feeling for others and only love you
Someone who will die for you an' more
Someone who is willing to die and do everything for you
Go melt back in the night
Disappear into obscurity, now
Everything inside is made of stone
There's no emotion left
There's nothing in here moving
I'm empty inside
An' anyway I'm not alone
But, despite that, I'm not by myself
Who'll pick you up each time you fall
Someone who will always be there to help you
To gather flowers constantly
Someone who loves you and will do little things for you regularly
An' to come each time you call
Someone who will always be there for you when you need them
A lover for your life an' nothing more
Just a lover, nothing else
But it ain't me, babe
Unfortunately, it's not me
No, no, no, it ain't me, babe
Absolutely not me
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
You're looking for someone else, not me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management, AUDIAM, INC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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Go 'way from my window
Leave at your own chosen speed
I'm not the one you want, babe
I'm not the one you need
You say you're lookin' for someone
Never weak but always strong
To protect you an' defend you
Whether you are right or wrong
Someone to open each and every door
But it ain't me, babe
No, no, no, it ain't me, babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
Go lightly from the ledge, babe
Go lightly on the ground
I'm not the one you want, babe
I will only let you down
You say you're lookin' for someone
Who will promise never to part
Someone to close his eyes for you
Someone to close his heart
Someone who will die for you an' more
But it ain't me, babe
No, no, no, it ain't me, babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
Go melt back into the night, babe
Everything inside is made of stone
There's nothing in here moving
An' anyway I'm not alone
You say you're looking for someone
Who'll pick you up each time you fall
To gather flowers constantly
An' to come each time you call
A lover for your life an' nothing more
But it ain't me, babe
No, no, no, it ain't me, babe
It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
@samuelmalenfant-turgeon8166
Beatles: "She loves you YEAH, YEAH YEAH!
Dylan: "NO, NO, NO it ain't me!
@tieukhavu8832
Lol
@deanmcgee2787
Hahaha
@imannonymous7707
Well if you want an example of dylan doing beatles in his own contrary style...fourth time around the live version ... its his twist on norwegian wood same but different.....and lol btw...funny comment
@jonchic2002
Dylan knows how the real world is...
@nilservik7964
Beatles : "you've got to hide your love away"
Dylan : "I want you "
@josephmeyers3597
How can one person write so many great songs this man is a genius with endless talent
@gden6912
dylan
@jrgb9945
Grant Cameron knows.
@martyncrowley4174
Came at a cost