Dylan started his musical odyssey in 1959 when he began playing in Dinkytown, Minneapolis while attending the University of Minnesota. Shortly after starting to play he changed his stage name to Bob Dylan, after being influenced by the poetry of Dylan Thomas before legally changing his name in 1962.
Much of his best known work is from the 1960s, when he became an informal documentarian and reluctant figurehead of American unrest, promoted by Joan Baez. Some of his songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'", became anthems of the anti-war and civil rights movements, with Joan Baez and Dylan singing together at the March on Washington in 1963. However he later became disenchanted with the civil liberty protest scene, feeling that he had been used by them.
His album Bringing It All Back Home marked a move away from the folk scene and a move towards rock and roll and Dylan began to consciously distance himself from his early association with civil rights. He also started to become irritated when being interviewed, often given facetious or irreverent answers to questions. Bringing It All Back Home was a controversial album as it the first on which he played electric guitar. This was seen by some of his fans as a betrayal of this folk roots, with some saying that it obscured his meaningful and poetic lyrics.
The second half of the 1960s was marked by a string of well received releases, with his song "Like a Rolling Stone", released in July of 1965, later being named "The Greatest Song of All Time" by Rolling Stone magazine in 2004, placing #1 in a list of 500 titles. It also marked the formation of Dylan's backing band The Hawks (who would later call themselves simply The Band). Dylan embarked on a world tour of Australia and Europe in 1966, during which he seemed to be under a lot of strain and pressure by both his fans, the music press and his own promoters. Dylan himself admitted that he began taking drugs seriously whilst on this tour, and found it immensely hard work. On returning to New York he crashed his motorbike, sustaining serious injuries in the process, and went into a period of withdrawal while he recuperated. During the late 1960s, Dylan again changed stylistic tradition, moving away from the psychedelic culture of the time. It was then that he recorded All Along the Watchtower, perhaps more famously recorded by Jimi Hendrix.
The 1970s were a period during which Dylan was more sporadic in his output, releasing some poorly received LPs. He rarely appeared in person until 1974, when he began touring again with his backing band The Band. He also wrote one of his most extensively covered songs, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, as well as what is now recognised as one of his best albums Blood On The Tracks. Towards the end of the 1970s, Dylan discovered Christ, and released some albums of gospel music. He started to talk to the crowd about his faith during his performances, and wouldn't play any of his early work, which alienated some of his previous fans.
Dylan today still remains an influential and popular artist; despite a period of little note between 1980-2000, his 2006 album Modern Times reached the US chart at #1, as did his 2009 album Together Through Life, in the US, Britain, France and several other countries. His 2012 album Tempest was also critically acclaimed. Since 1988, Dylan has been on the so-called Never Ending Tour, during which his performances have provoked controversy, with some critics claiming that his lyrics have become incomprehensible, an experience which is not helped by his tendency to change his set-list and vocals almost every performance.
Bob Dylan's strong influence over the past few years is becoming even more prominent amongst a growing group of younger emerging artists such as George Ellias and Devendra Banhart. Dylan's early lyrics incorporated politics, social commentary, philosophy and literary influences, defying existing pop music conventions and appealing widely to the counterculture of the time. While expanding and personalizing musical styles, Dylan has shown steadfast devotion to traditions of American song, from folk and country/blues to rock and roll and rockabilly, to Gaelic balladry, even jazz, swing and Broadway.
Dylan performs with the guitar, keyboard and harmonica. Backed by a changing lineup of musicians, he has toured steadily since the late 1980s. He has also recently performed alongside other iconic artists, such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Tom Petty and Eric Clapton. Although his contributions as a performer and recording artist have been central to his career, his songwriting is generally held as his highest accomplishment.
Nobel Prize for Literature (2016) - On October 13, 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature for “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition”. The prestigious award has been given annually since 1901 and previous Nobel Laureates for Literature include Harold Pinter and Samuel Beckett. Here is the speech written by Dylan, although unable to attend:
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/10/arts/bob-dylan-nobel-prize-acceptance-speech.html?_r=0
Blood In My Eyes
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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Seen a good-lookin' girl, can I make love with you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe,
I don't care what in the world you do
I went back home, put on my tie
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
She looked at me, begin to smile
Said, hey, hey, man, can't you wait a little while
No, no, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you,
No, no, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
No, no, ma'ma, I can't wait
You got my money, now you're trying to break this date
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
I tell you something, tell you the facts
You don't want me, give my money back
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
It is likely that the singer of the song is experiencing lust or profound attraction towards a woman he has seen. He is so enamored that he has "blood in his eyes." This hyperbolic statement implies that he is completely consumed and blinded by his infatuation. Throughout the song, he continues to express this infatuation, revealing that he is willing to do whatever it takes to be with her, including giving her money. It appears that his primary goal is attraction, satisfaction and immediate gratification as he does not care what she does, as long as she is with him.
The lyrics represent a common theme in many blues songs where men objectify women and view them purely as sexual objects. The singer of the song views the woman as a means to an end rather than as a person with feelings and emotions. Despite this, the song still manages to capture the listener's attention, with its simplistic and repetitive structure.
Overall, Blood In My Eyes is a song that speaks to the darker impulses of human nature. The lyrics reveal the singer’s desire, desperation and lack of morals, which can resonate with listeners who have also experienced overwhelming sexual desire or attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning, feeling blue
I woke up this morning feeling sad and down.
Seen a good-lookin' girl, can I make love with you
I saw a pretty girl and asked her if we could be intimate.
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, I'm really into you and can't stop thinking about you.
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe,
I don't care what in the world you do
I'm completely infatuated with you and don't care what you do or who you are.
I went back home, put on my tie
Gonna get that girl that money that money will buy
I went back home and got dressed nicely so I could pay for the girl's affection.
She looked at me, begin to smile
Said, hey, hey, man, can't you wait a little while
She smiled at me and asked me to be patient.
No, no, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you,
No, no, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
Sorry, I can't wait, I'm totally obsessed with you and nothing else matters.
No, no, ma'ma, I can't wait
You got my money, now you're trying to break this date
Sorry, I can't wait, I paid you for this and you can't back out now.
I tell you something, tell you the facts
You don't want me, give my money back
If you don't want to be with me, just give me my money back.
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
I'm still obsessed with you, it doesn't matter what you do, I want you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRADITIONAL, BOB DYLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DANIEL RODRIGUES SANTOS
Sangue Nos Olhos
1. Acordei esta manhã, sentindo tristeza
Vi uma garota linda, posso fazer amor com você?
Ei, ei, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Ei, ei, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você, baby
Não importa o que quer que você faça no mundo
2. Voltei para casa, coloquei minha gravata
Vou conseguir o tipo de garota que dinheiro pode comprar
Ei, ei, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Ei, ei, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você, baby
Não importa o que quer que você faça no mundo
3. Ela olhou para mim, começou a sorrir
Disse: "Ei, ei, cara, não pode esperar um pouco?"
Não, não, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Não, não, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Tenho sangue nos olhos por você, baby
Não importa o que quer que você faça no mundo
Instrumental
4. Não, não, querida, não posso esperar
Você pegou meu dinheiro, agora tenta desmarcar nosso encontro
Ei, ei, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Ei, ei, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você, baby
Não importa o que quer que você faça no mundo
5. Eu conto algo, te digo os fatos
Você não me quer, devolva meu dinheiro
Ei, ei, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Ei, ei, baby, eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você
Eu tenho sangue nos olhos por você, bab
rohit singh
"Blood In My Eyes"
Woke up this morning, feeling blue
Seen a good looking girl, can I make love with you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, baby
I don't care what in the world you do.
I went back home, put on my tie
Gonna get that girl that money will buy
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, baby
I don't care what in the world you do.
She looked at me, begin to smile
Said, "Hey, hey, man, can't you wait a little while ?"
No, no babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
No, no babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Got blood in my eyes for you, baby
I don't care what in the world you do.
No, no, ma'am, I can't wait
You got my money, now you're trying to break this date
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Got blood in my eyes for you, baby
I don't care what in the world you do.
I'll tell you something, tell you the facts
You don't want to give my money back
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, baby
I don't care what in the world you do
Juan Camacho
Woke up this morning, feeling blue
Seen a good-lookin' girl, can I make love with you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe,
I don't care what in the world you do
I went back home, put on my tie
Gonna get that girl that money that money will buy
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
She looked at me, begin to smile
Said, hey, hey, man, can't you wait a little while
No, no, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you,
No, no, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
🎵🎶🎵🎶
No, no, ma'ma, I can't wait
You got my money, now you're trying to break this date
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
I tell you something, tell you the facts
You don't want me, give my money back
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
Hey, hey, babe, I got blood in my eyes for you
I got blood in my eyes for you, babe
I don't care what in the world you do
Allen Michau
Bob Dylan is simply one of the greatest to ever strap on a guitar and sing his poems for us common folk!He is a magician with his words and architectural genuis with the melodies💜Love ya Mr.Dylan!
Slim Jim
Whenever I’ve had a rough day I play some Dylan and all those troubles go away
carnia mellato
Scopro Dylan nel 2023. Dopo aver ascoltato diverse sue canzoni, le trovo veramente belle, attuali, geniali sì.
carnia mellato
Ho letto le vicissitudini del Nobel, cercando la motivazione dell'assegnazione. Ora so perché Patty si è scordata la canzone...Non era perfettamente sicura di far piacere a Dylan di partecipare attivamente all'assegnazione. Travagliata, pare, da quel che leggo. Non si può essere sicuri di nulla. Mia madre diceva nemmeno delle proprie budella, al momento meno opportuno si manifestano.
carnia mellato
Mi fa piacere che lei abbia trovato in Dylan una modalità di superare qualche avversità.
cindy rowean
" flowers", by Miley Cyrus that will lift your soul. Peace/🎵
Paul Stanley
I think he knows that when he writes his songs
Phillip Beckman
the greatest of all time. Bob is easily my favorite artist.People make fun of me for that but I could care less.The younger generation is missing out. Its sad they don't know who Dylan is
yama penny
@Jayman Newell
Hihi...😍
Apocalipsis
❤💯