The Man In Me
Bob Dylan/Cash)/c Clapton Lyrics
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The man in me will do nearly any task
And as for compensation, there's little he would ask
Take a woman like you
Storm clouds are raging all around my door
I think to myself I might not take it any more
Take a woman like your kind
To find the man in me
But, oh, what a wonderful feeling
Just to know that you are near
Sets my a heart a-reeling
From my toes up to my ears
The man in me will hide sometimes to keep from bein' seen
But that's just because he doesn't want turn into some machine
Took a woman like you
To get through to the man in me
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Bob Dylan's song The Man In Me speaks about the presence of different personas within a man and how a woman can bring out the best in him. The song has a casual tone that makes it sound simple, yet it's message is profound. The opening verse states that the man in Bob Dylan is willing to do almost any task without expecting much in return. However, it takes a certain kind of woman to bring out the best version of him. The second verse talks about how the man in him feels like he may not be able to handle the storm clouds of life surrounding him. However, the presence of the right woman can elevate him out of this state of despair. The chorus talks about how wonderful it feels to be near her and how it can make his heart and every fiber of his being come alive.
The third verse talks about how at times, the man in Dylan may hide himself from the world, not wanting to become just another machine in the rat race of life. But once again, the woman in question is the only one who can coax the man out of this state of mind. The song has a hopeful and optimistic tone, and it speaks about how women have the power to bring out the best in men. The song is also a commentary on how men aren't always the tough, unfeeling beings society paints them out to be; rather, they are complex individuals with their own sets of vulnerabilities.
Line by Line Meaning
The man in me will do nearly any task
There is a part of me that can handle any job
And as for compensation, there's little he would ask
This part of me doesn't need much in return
Take a woman like you
Someone like you is needed
To get through to the man in me
To connect with this part of myself
Storm clouds are raging all around my door
There are many problems in my life
I think to myself I might not take it any more
I sometimes feel like giving up
Take a woman like your kind
Someone with your qualities is necessary
To find the man in me
To uncover this part of me
But, oh, what a wonderful feeling
It's an amazing feeling
Just to know that you are near
To be in your presence is comforting
Sets my a heart a-reeling
It makes my heart beat faster
From my toes up to my ears
My whole body feels it
The man in me will hide sometimes to keep from bein' seen
This part of myself can be hidden at times
But that's just because he doesn't want turn into some machine
It's because this part of me doesn't want to become robotic
Took a woman like you
You were necessary
To get through to the man in me
To reach this part of myself
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.