Hey Good Lookin'
Bob Dylan Lyrics


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Hey, hey, good lookin',
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
Hey, sweet baby,
Don't you think maybe
We could find us a brand new recipe?
I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
And I know a spot right over the hill.
There's soda pop and the dancin's free,
So if you wanna have fun come along with me.
Hey, good lookin',
Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?

I'm free and ready,
So we can go steady.
How's about savin' all your time for me?
No more lookin',
I know I've been tooken.
How's about keepin' steady company?

I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
And find me one for five or ten cents.
I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page.
Hey, good lookin',




Whatcha got cookin'?
How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?

Overall Meaning

Bob Dylan's Hey Good Lookin' is a playful and simple love song that is straightforward in its intentions. Dylan's interpretation of the song is much slower and more introspective compared to the upbeat original, but he manages to maintain the charm of the lyrics. The song begins with Dylan addressing his love interest and inquiring about what she has in store for him. He invites her to find a new recipe together, a metaphor for building something new and exciting in their relationship. Dylan continues to express his desire to be with her and save her time for him. In the second verse, he confesses that he is willing to throw away his date-book to make time for her, and he writes her name down on every page because he wants to keep her close to him.


Dylan's version of Hey Good Lookin' imbues the song with a sense of yearning and deviates from the original's playful tone. He slows down the tempo, infuses the song with a Dylan-esque harmonica riff, and emphasizes the lyrics' emotional depth rather than the catchy melody. Dylan's style is more about the storytelling aspect of the song, and he manages to bring out the tender feelings present in the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, hey, good lookin',
Hey, attractive person,


Whatcha got cookin'?
What are you planning to do?


How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
How about we do something together?


Hey, sweet baby,
Hey, dear friend,


Don't you think maybe
Do you think it's possible


We could find us a brand new recipe?
We can try something new together?


I got a hot-rod Ford and a two-dollar bill
I have a fast car and some cash,


And I know a spot right over the hill.
I know a place nearby,


There's soda pop and the dancin's free,
We can drink soda and dance for free,


So if you wanna have fun come along with me.
So if you want to have fun, join me.


Hey, good lookin',
Hey, attractive person,


Whatcha got cookin'?
What are you planning to do?


How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
How about we do something together?


I'm free and ready,
I am available and willing,


So we can go steady.
So we can have a romantic relationship.


How's about savin' all your time for me?
How about you dedicate your time to me?


No more lookin',
I won't look anywhere else,


I know I've been tooken.
I know I have been taken by you.


How's about keepin' steady company?
How about we be in a committed relationship?


I'm gonna throw my date-book over the fence
I'll discard my schedule,


And find me one for five or ten cents.
And get a new one which is cheap.


I'll keep it 'til it's covered with age
I'll hold onto it for a long time


'Cause I'm writin' your name down on every page.
Because I will write your name on every page.


Hey, good lookin',
Hey, attractive person,


Whatcha got cookin'?
What are you planning to do?


How's about cookin' somethin' up with me?
How about we do something together?




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAMS, SR., HANK

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Resilient Angel

My Dad used to sing this to my Mom. She acted like she wasn't paying attention.
Mom has stood by my Dad for 65 years.
RIP Dad. 8/20/2021.
You taught me solid work ethics and to keep my nose clean 😂. I love you.

blessedsister143

💗

William Afton

It was my brothers favorite song

Rose

Awwwww that's sweet

Evan Moore

I just started playing it out of nowhere and my mom says “Grandpa used to sing this all the time you know that right?” and I told her I didn’t know that. My grandpa passed in 2012 and finding your comment was pretty cool. My grandparents would’ve been married 45 years that June and 53 years this year. I wish you and your parents the best.

Rudra Mishra

I am playing this song in loop.

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900 BCY

Hank's music is 70 years old and never sounds dated. Every generation adds more admirers. When his music is 100 years old, someone will be listening.

Mobile Legends

lol its not 100 years old
This music released
in 1953

♦️_Gabriel_⏳

@Mobile Legends *1951

YY19AOS

@Mobile Legends hank was dead in 53

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