Girl From The North Country
- Bob Dylan Lyrics
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Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
Oh, she once was a true love of mine
See for me if her hair's hanging down
It curls and falls all down her breast
See for me that her hair's hanging down
If you go when the snowflakes falls
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
Please see for me if she's wearing a coat so warm
To keep her from the howlin' winds
If you're travelin' in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Please say "hello" to the one who lives there
Oh she was once a true love of mine
If you're travelin' in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
Oh, she once was a true love of mine
A true love of mine
A true love of mine
True love of mine
A true love of mine
A true love of mine
She was once a true love of mine
In "Girl from the North Country," Bob Dylan paints a picture of a love that once was, but is now only a memory. The song is set in the north country, where the winds are heavy and the winters are harsh. The singer speaks directly to the listener, asking them to remember him to a woman who he once loved deeply.
The singer is filled with nostalgia, and asks the listener to check on the woman for him. He wants to know if her hair is still as he remembers it, curling and falling down her chest. He also asks if she’s wearing a warm coat to shield her from the howling winds. Through his wistful words, it is clear that he is deeply connected to this place and this woman, but both are now in the past, and he longs to hold on to those memories.
The song has been interpreted as a tribute to Dylan's former girlfriend and muse, Suze Rotolo. It was written around the time of their breakup, and the lyrics evoke a longing for a love that has slipped away. However, Dylan has never confirmed or denied this interpretation, and has left the meaning of the song open to interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're travelin' in the north country fair
If you ever find yourself wandering around the northern territories
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Where the gales are formidable and unrelenting, especially along the dividing line
Remember me to one who lives there
Give my regards to someone who resides in that vicinity
Oh, she once was a true love of mine
The individual in question used to be a genuine romantic interest of mine
See for me if her hair's hanging down
Take note of whether her tresses are hanging loosely
It curls and falls all down her breast
Her locks cascade and coil all the way down her chest
That's the way I remember her best
This is the manner in which she is engraved in my memory
If you go when the snowflakes falls
If you decide to go when the white flakes are descending from the sky
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
During the time when streams congeal and summer fades away
Please see for me if she's wearing a coat so warm
Kindly check for me if she's bundled up in a parka that's adequately insulated
To keep her from the howlin' winds
In order to shield her from the ferocious blasts of wind
Please say "hello" to the one who lives there
Convey my greetings to whoever happens to dwell in that location
A true love of mine
Someone whom I have genuinely loved
True love of mine
A person with whom I have shared a deep and meaningful connection
She was once a true love of mine
We used to have a very special and affectionate relationship a while back
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@juliecrane9647
I separated after 22 yrs. It was 2yrs til we divorced. We should have ripped our bandaids off sooner.
Looking back....
It took awhile to get away from romancing what we had...
And thinking it could work again.
It wasn't.
But I told him we didn't do the best job teaching our girls how to have a good marriage but we could teach them how to end it with dignity and grace.
We have...
It's been 12 yrs. I see him often at our 3 daughters homes. There are grands now.
I call him when my car battery is dead or the dryer blew a fuse.
He's a good guy and a damn good dad...
My girls call him for the same stuff.
He was there when I battled cancer and my mom passed.
No romance but still love.
Just remember our kids are always watching.
It does get better in time and it all comes into focus.
Acceptance.
Wish you peace as you go....
And to thine own self be true.
@mr.impatient4850
A star is born and he goes by the name Dibesh Pokhrel aka “Arthur Gunn”
Girl from the North Country road was written and recorded by Nobel Prize winning legend, who goes by the name BOB DYLAN. It was recorded in the year 1973 from his album “The Free Wheelin Bob Dylan”. The song unfolds about Bob’s first trip to England in December 1962, where he stumbles upon beautiful, gorgeous “Susan Elizabeth Rotolo”. After that blissful memory, Bob flew to Italy and finally completed this masterpiece, soul-soothing tune along with sweet and romantic cover picture of him and her in his back then album.(“The Free Wheelin Bob Dylan”)
Wooow, time does flies ain’t it?
47 years later, a 21 year young kid from Kansas, originally from Nepal, collected his guts to show some love and respect thereby giving a shot to this legendary tune in his own beautiful way.Good grace of god!!! Additionally, he is sooooo humble and down to earth. We are rooting you from all over the world, Arthur! Go on son, show them what you truly behold and keep smiling! God bless ya!
#TeamArthurSquad ✍️
@lucaamorosoofficial
If you're traveling till the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
For she once was the true love of mine
See for me if her hair's hanging down
It curls and flows all down her breast
See for me that her hair's hanging down
That's the way I remember her best
If you go when the snowflakes fall
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
Please see for me if she's wearing a coat so warm
To keep her from the howlin' winds
If you're traveling in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Please say hello to the one who lives there
For she once was a true love of mine
And if you're traveling in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
For she once was a true love of mine
True love of mine, a true love of mine
True love of mine, a true love of mine
A true love of mine, a true love of mine
She was once a true love of mine
@arneanderson187
I met my first and true love at a north country fair (Lake County, Minnesota) in 1975. But we ended up going our separate ways. But I never forgot her and this song always made me think of her. And after 45 years of being apart, we are now back together.
@ercanozgur7621
16 yıl bekledik biz. Mutluluklar sizlerin olsun. Büyük aşklara
@allbottledup9513
I wish I had the words. Thank god, you found each other again. That special love never goes away it seems. I hope y’all enjoy your time together as much as possible!
@a.nobodys.nobody
God bless you both. enjoy it. Hoping for the same
@PrincessWowNetwork
That’s so beautiful and inspiring. So happy for you both❤
@angelag1702
Congrats!
@jackwendigo6541
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. Does it get any better than that?
@SwinginPig
Possibly Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, but other than that, doubtful.
@rossmacneil3544
@Esther Ruby Not this one, it would've been amazing if she did though.
@SwinginPig
Esther Ruby 1976. But I consider their golden years the 60s. I have some great Dylan-Baez recordings on my channel if you like them together.