06 Shelter From The Storm
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud
I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured
I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved
Everything up to that point had been left unresolved
Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail
Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail
Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there
With silver bracelets on her wrists and flowers in her hair
She walked up to me so gracefully and took my crown of thorns
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Now there's a wall between us, somethin' there's been lost
I took too much for granted, I got my signals crossed
Just to think that it all began on an uneventful morn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Well, the deputy walks on hard nails and the preacher rides a mount
But nothing really matters much, it's doom alone that counts
And the one-eyed undertaker, he blows a futile horn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
I've heard newborn babies wailin' like a mournin' dove
And old men with broken teeth stranded without love
Do I understand your question, man, is it hopeless and forlorn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
In a little hilltop village, they gambled for my clothes
I bargained for salvation and she gave me a lethal dose
I offered up my innocence I got repaid with scorn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Well, I'm livin' in a foreign country but I'm bound to cross the line
Beauty walks a razor's edge, someday I'll make it mine
If I could only turn back the clock to when God and her were born
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm" is a metaphorical song that tells the story of a man who has faced a lot of struggles, a "toil and blood" period, where everything felt dark and tumultuous. Suddenly, he meets a woman who offers him shelter from the storm. The storm, in this case, could represent the many challenges the man has been facing in his life. The woman becomes a beacon of hope that offers him a place to rest and find solace.
As the man continues his journey, he realizes that the woman's love and support have had a significant impact on his life. He promises to always do his best for her and offers to seek refuge in her home whenever he's in trouble. Interestingly, the song talks about how the man's signals got crossed, leading to a wall between him and the woman he sought refuge in. This could signify how misunderstandings can come in between two people, even those who love each other.
Overall, "Shelter from the Storm" is a beautiful song that paints a picture of how love and support can change a person's life. It is a reminder that sometimes, all we need is someone who can offer us a comfortable place to rest and heal.
Line by Line Meaning
'Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood
In a past life filled with hardships and struggles
When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud
Where darkness and difficulty were seen as honorable traits
I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form
I arrived from the unknown, shapeless and without purpose
Come in, she said
She invited me inside
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
To protect and provide solace during difficult times
And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured
If I return to this place, know that I will always do my best
I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word
I promise to do everything in my power to help her
In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm
In a place where danger and competition abound
Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved
We communicated with silence, and there was little danger present
Everything up to that point had been left unresolved
All unresolved issues and problems led up to this moment
Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm
Imagine a place free from harm and filled with comfort
I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail
I was tired, wounded, and battered
Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail
I was poisoned and left for dead in the wilderness
Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn
Pursued relentlessly and attacked brutally
Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there
Out of nowhere, she appeared beside me
With silver bracelets on her wrists and flowers in her hair
Adorned with jewelry and flowers
She walked up to me so gracefully and took my crown of thorns
She approached me elegantly and eased my pain and suffering
Now there's a wall between us, somethin' there's been lost
A division has arisen and something has been broken
I took too much for granted, I got my signals crossed
I made assumptions and misunderstood what was happening
Just to think that it all began on an uneventful morn
Reflecting on how this all started on an ordinary day
Well, the deputy walks on hard nails and the preacher rides a mount
Everyone has their own struggles and challenges
But nothing really matters much, it's doom alone that counts
Ultimately, only fate matters
And the one-eyed undertaker, he blows a futile horn
Even the undertaker's efforts are fruitless
I've heard newborn babies wailin' like a mournin' dove
The sound of infants crying filled the air
And old men with broken teeth stranded without love
Elderly men without care or affection
Do I understand your question, man, is it hopeless and forlorn
Do you mean to say there's no hope and it's all in vain?
In a little hilltop village, they gambled for my clothes
In a small town, my clothes were used as bets in a game
I bargained for salvation and she gave me a lethal dose
I traded for salvation and was given death instead
I offered up my innocence I got repaid with scorn
I gave my purity and received rejection and contempt
Well, I'm livin' in a foreign country but I'm bound to cross the line
I'm in an unfamiliar place but I'll inevitably step outside my comfort zone
Beauty walks a razor's edge, someday I'll make it mine
The quest for beauty is delicate and difficult, but worth pursuing
If I could only turn back the clock to when God and her were born
If only I could go back to a time of creation and start anew
Come in, she said
She invited me to enter
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
She'll provide refuge from the turbulence and chaos of life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AUDIAM, INC
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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@juancamacho5746
Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood
When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud
I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured
I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word
In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved
Everything up to that point had been left unresolved
Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail
Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail
Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there
With silver bracelets on her wrists and flowers in her hair
She walked up to me so gracefully and took my crown of thorns
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Now there's a wall between us, somethin' there's been lost
I took too much for granted, I got my signals crossed
Just to think that it all began on an uneventful morn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Well, the deputy walks on hard nails and the preacher rides a mount
But nothing really matters much, it's doom alone that counts
And the one-eyed undertaker, he blows a futile horn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
I've heard newborn babies wailin' like a mournin' dove
And old men with broken teeth stranded without love
Do I understand your question, man, is it hopeless and forlorn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
In a little hilltop village, they gambled for my clothes
I bargained for salvation and she gave me a lethal dose
I offered up my innocence I got repaid with scorn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Well, I'm livin' in a foreign country but I'm bound to cross the line
Beauty walks a razor's edge, someday I'll make it mine
If I could only turn back the clock to when God and her were born
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
@santaclaushawkeyenj3878
Shelter from the Storm
Song by Bob Dylan
Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood
When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud
I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured
I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word
In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved
Everything up to that point had been left unresolved
Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail
Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail
Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there
With silver bracelets on her wrists and flowers in her hair
She walked up to me so gracefully and took my crown of thorns
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Now there's a wall between us, somethin' there's been lost
I took too much for granted, I got my signals crossed
Just to think that it all began on an uneventful morn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Well, the deputy walks on hard nails and the preacher rides a mount
But nothing really matters much, it's doom alone that counts
And the one-eyed undertaker, he blows a futile horn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
I've heard newborn babies wailin' like a mournin' dove
And old men with broken teeth stranded without love
Do I understand your question, man, is it hopeless and forlorn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
In a little hilltop village, they gambled for my clothes
I bargained for salvation and she gave me a lethal dose
I offered up my innocence I got repaid with scorn
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Well, I'm livin' in a foreign country but I'm bound to cross the line
Beauty walks a razor's edge, someday I'll make it mine
If I could only turn back the clock to when God and her were born
Come in, she said
I'll give ya shelter from the storm
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Bob Dylan
@dansilva310
I’m diagnosed terminal, spending some quiet alone listening to Dylan written before I was old enough to appreciate it then. Im finding some comfort here.
@theghostofarchiebunker8859
Wow. That’s heavy. I’m so sorry. My mom spent her last days listening to Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez I think she just wanted to feel. I wish you all the love you can fit inside your soul
@frederickhudson2238
Peace to you in your meditations
@tiffanypeters7588
I’m sorry. My daughter had brain surgery this morning on a brain tumor they found this week she has been in icu all week that’s what brought me here
@orbit5311
I wish the best for you. Allah seni korusun
@michaelmcarthur4013
You are eternal, my friend. Your strength in your current position is a marvel in itself. Should your time on this plane be limited then may you find your forever home in the next. All my love.
@compostwise
The Nobel Prize for literature could not have gone to a greater poet of his era.
From a song, no one can put a film of life inside your head like Bob Dylan can.
@samuelackah2210
No, it was dumb to give the Nobel in literature to a songwriter - nepotistic and tunnel visioned. Millions of book writers, past and now, could’ve received it instead of a songwriter. Songwriters have their own awards. It was an insult.
@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503
@Samuel Ackah did they take too much for granted....
Perhaps got their signals crossed....
How FUCKING human of them ...
Dylan deserved it!
@antincornwall1552
@Samuel Ackah You are entitled to your opinion... misguided though you are.....