Corrina
Bob Dylan Lyrics


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Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
I been worryin' 'bout you, baby
Baby, please come home

I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
But I ain' a-got Corrina
Life don't mean a thing

Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind




I'm a-sittin' down, thinkin' of you
I just can't keep from crying

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bob Dylan's song "Corrina" are about a man who is searching for his lost love, Corrina. He sings about how he has been worrying about her and how he cannot find joy in life without her. He compares having other things in his life, such as a whistling and singing bird, to how they are meaningless without Corrina by his side. The chorus repeats twice, asking Corrina where she has been and begging her to come home. The final verse shows the depth of his love for her as he is sitting and thinking of her, unable to hold back his tears.


The song is a classic example of a blues ballad and Dylan's rendition is reminiscent of the old country blues style. The song originally appears in the Library of Congress' American Folklife Center, recorded by John and Ruby Lomax in the 1930s, but the lyrics have been reworked and modified over the years. Dylan's version of "Corrina" was recorded in 1962 during the sessions for his second studio album "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan." The song was included as a bonus track on the re-release of the album in 2010.


Line by Line Meaning

Corrina, Corrina
Addressing a woman affectionately.


Gal, where you been so long?
Asking about the whereabouts of the woman addressed in the previous line and expressing surprise that she has been gone for so long.


Corrina, Corrina
Repeating the woman's name, as if to call out to her.


Gal, where you been so long?
Repeating the question as if to emphasize the artist's concern that the woman has been gone for an extended period of time.


I been worryin' 'bout you, baby
Stating that the artist has been concerned for the woman's well-being while she has been away.


Baby, please come home
Asking the woman to return to the singer's presence.


I got a bird that whistles
Describing a bird that makes a particular sound.


I got a bird that sings
Describing another bird that makes a different sound.


I got a bird that whistles
Repeating the description of the first bird.


I got a bird that sings
Repeating the description of the second bird.


But I ain' a-got Corrina
Stating that while the singer has birds, they are not the one thing that they really desire - the woman named Corrina.


Life don't mean a thing
Implying that without Corrina, life is not fulfilling.


Corrina, Corrina
Repeating the woman's name, as if to call out to her again.


Gal, you're on my mind
Stating that the woman is occupying the singer's thoughts.


Corrina, Corrina
Repeating the woman's name once more.


Gal, you're on my mind
Repeating the statement that the woman is occupying the artist's thoughts, as a reminder.


I'm a-sittin' down, thinkin' of you
Stating the physical position of the artist (sitting down), and what they are doing (thinking of the woman).


I just can't keep from crying
Expressing emotional distress, perhaps due to the singer's yearning for the woman named Corrina.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, AUDIAM, INC
Written by: BOB DYLAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@stephencoomer5692

Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, where you been so long?
I been worryin' 'bout you, baby
Baby, please come home

I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
I got a bird that whistles
I got a bird that sings
But I ain' a-got Corrina
Life don't mean a thing

Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
Corrina, Corrina
Gal, you're on my mind
I'm a-sittin' down, thinkin' of you
I just can't keep from crying



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I'm lucky to have a first press vinyl version of this album. I cannot emphasise how good it sounds. With all our technology 60 years later we could not replicate the sound and detail from the vinyl. An amazing album from amazing talent

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one of my top 5 dylan songs, the vibe is so right.

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Under rated song

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@Daniel Ballesteros Bo Carter, then made big by Bob Wills in the 30s

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This and girl from north country <3

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