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
Most Likely You Go Your Way
Bob Dylan Lyrics
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Thinkin' of me, but you
Know you could be wrong
You say you told me that you
Wanna hold me, but you
Know you're not that strong
I just can't do what I done before
I just can't beg you anymore
And I'll go last
Then time will tell just who fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
You say you disturb me and you
Don't deserve me but you
Know sometimes you lie
You say you're shakin' and you're
Always achin', but you
Know how hard you try
Sometimes it gets so hard to care
It can't be this way ev'rywhere
And I'm gonna let you pass
Yes, and I'll go last
Then time will tell who has fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
Well and , the judge, he holds a grudge
He's gonna call on you
But he's badly built and he walks on stilts
Watch out he don't fall on you
You say you're sorry for
Tellin' stories that you
Know I believe are true
You say ya got some otha
Kinda lover and yes, I believe you do
You say my kisses are not like his
But this time I'm not gonna tell you why that is
I'm just gonna let you pass
Yes, and I'll go last
Then time will tell who has fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
In "Most Likely You Go Your Way," Bob Dylan is addressing a lover who he believes is not as committed to the relationship as he is. The song is a dialogue between two people in a tumultuous relationship, with Dylan expressing his frustration and disillusionment with his partner.
The opening lines convey tension and uncertainty, with Dylan openly questioning his partner's intentions. He doubts her loyalty, implying that she may be wrong when she says she loves him. He is aware that she could be lying and does not feel that she is committed enough to the relationship as he is. The line "but you know you could be wrong," highlights Dylan's doubts and lack of trust in his partner. This feeling is further emphasized in the verse where Dylan sings, "You say you disturb me, and you don't deserve me, but you know sometimes you lie."
As the song progresses, Dylan seems to be losing patience with his partner, and he is unwilling to take the blame for the problems in their relationship. He says he cannot do what he did before, which may refer to the fact that he has forgiven her and given her another chance in the past. However, he cannot beg her anymore to stay in the relationship. Dylan acknowledges that letting go of someone who was once important can be challenging, but he is ready to take that step because he knows that he deserves better. He sings, "Sometimes it gets so hard to care, it can't be this way everywhere."
In conclusion, "Most Likely You Go Your Way" is a song about a failed relationship where Dylan is unwilling to accept his partner's lack of commitment. It portrays a relationship that is characterized by uncertainty, doubt, and disappointment. Despite the bitterness and disillusionment, Dylan believes that letting go is the best option, and time will tell who will be left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you love me and you're
Thinkin' of me, but you
Know you could be wrong
You express affection for me, and claim to be considering me, but acknowledge that your emotions may be misguided.
You say you told me that you
Wanna hold me, but you
Know you're not that strong
You have communicated a desire to embrace me, but recognize that you lack the capability to do so.
I just can't do what I done before
I just can't beg you anymore
I'm gonna let you pass
And I'll go last
Then time will tell just who fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
I cannot repeat my past behavior of pleading with you, therefore I will allow you to proceed first and time will ultimately determine who succeeded and who remained stagnant as we diverge onto separate paths.
You say you disturb me and you
Don't deserve me but you
Know sometimes you lie
You declare that you are not deserving of me and may cause me trouble, yet you also acknowledge your tendency to be untruthful.
You say you're shakin' and you're
Always achin', but you
Know how hard you try
You communicate that you are constantly uneasy and suffering, but also highlight your notable effort to persevere.
Sometimes it gets so hard to care
It can't be this way ev'rywhere
And I'm gonna let you pass
Yes, and I'll go last
Then time will tell who has fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
At times it becomes challenging to feel invested, but this is not a universal sentiment. I will permit you to move ahead of me and fate will reveal which of us triumphed and which faltered as we pursue different routes.
Well and , the judge, he holds a grudge
He's gonna call on you
But he's badly built and he walks on stilts
Watch out he don't fall on you
Be aware that the judge bears resentment and will contact you soon, but he is not stable and walks on precarious stilts. Beware that he does not topple and harm you.
You say you're sorry for
Tellin' stories that you
Know I believe are true
You express regret for deceiving me despite knowing that I invested in your false tales.
You say ya got some otha
Kinda lover and yes, I believe you do
You say my kisses are not like his
But this time I'm not gonna tell you why that is
I'm just gonna let you pass
Yes, and I'll go last
Then time will tell who has fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
You reveal that you are involved with another romantic partner, and I accept your words. Additionally, you state that my affection for you differs from his, but I will not provide an explanation. I will again allow you to proceed ahead of me, and the future will determine which of us succeeded in our respective paths.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@rockgardner
Lyrics :
You say you love me and you're thinkin' of me
But you know you could be wrong
You say you told me that you wanna hold me
But you know you're not that strong
I just can't do what I've done before
And I just can't beg you any more
I'm gonna let you pass
Pass and I'll go last
Then the time will tell
Who has fell
Who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
You say you're shakin' and you are always breakin'
But you know how hard you try
You say you're supernatural
An' I've never heard much of you
I know sometimes you lie
Sometimes it gets so hard to care
It can't be this way everywhere
And I'm gonna let you pass
Yes and I'll go last
Then the time will tell
Who has fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
The judge, he's holdin' a grudge
And he's about to call on you
But he's badly built and he walks on stilts
Watch out he don't fall on you
You say you're sorry for tellin' me stories
You know I believe are true
Say ya got some other, other kind of lover
And yes, I believe you do
You say my kisses are not like his
Ya, well, I'm not gonna tell you why that is
I'm gonna let you pass
Pass and I'll go last
Then the time will tell
Who has fell
Who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
@juancamacho5746
You say you love me and you're
Thinkin' of me, but you
Know you could be wrong
You say you told me that you
Wanna hold me, but you
Know you're not that strong
I just can't do what I done before
I just can't beg you anymore
I'm gonna let you pass
And I'll go last
Then time will tell just who fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
You say you disturb me and you
Don't deserve me but you
Know sometimes you lie
You say you're shakin' and you're
Always achin', but you
Know how hard you try
Sometimes it gets so hard to care
It can't be this way ev'rywhere
And I'm gonna let you pass
Yes, and I'll go last
Then time will tell who has fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
Well and , the judge, he holds a grudge
He's gonna call on you
But he's badly built and he walks on stilts
Watch out he don't fall on you
🎵🎶
You say you're sorry for
Tellin' stories that you
Know I believe are true
You say ya got some otha
Kinda lover and yes, I believe you do
You say my kisses are not like his
But this time I'm not gonna tell you why that is
I'm just gonna let you pass
Yes, and I'll go last
Then time will tell who has fell
And who's been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
Most likely You go your Way and I'll go Mine
너는 네 길을 가고, 난 내 것을 갈 것 같아
Blonde on Blonde (1966)
You say you love me and you're thinkin' of me
넌 날 사랑하고, 날 생각하고 있다고 말하지
But you know you could be wrong
하지만 너도 네가 틀릴 수 있다는 것을 알잖아?
You say you told me that you want to hold me
넌 날 안고 싶다고 내게 말했다고 하지만
But you know you're not that strong
너도 네가 그리 의지가 강하지 않다는 것을 알잖아?
I just can't do what I've done before
전에 내가 해왔던 일들을 더 이상 해 나갈 수 없어
I just can't beg you anymore
더 이상 네게 애원할 수 없어
And I'm gonna let you pass
너를 보내줄 거야
Yes, and I'll go last
그래, 그리고 난 마지막으로 갈 거야
Then time will tell
그러면 시간은 말해 주겠지
Who has fell
누가 실수를 했는지
And who's been left behind
누가 뒤에 버려졌는지
When you go your way and I go mine
네가 네 길을 가고, 내가 내 것을 간다면
You say you disturb me and you don't deserve me
넌 네가 날 방해했고, 난 네게 과분한 존재라고 말하지만
But you know sometimes you lie
너도 가끔씩은 거짓말을 한다는 것을 알잖아?
You say you're shakin' and you're always achin'
넌 항상 고통에 떨고 머리가 아프다고 하지만
But you know how hard you try
너도 얼마나 네가 열심히 노력했는지 알잖아?
Sometimes it gets so hard to care
가끔씩 그건 정말로 다루기 어렵게 돼
It can't be this way everywhere
모든 곳에서 이렇게 일이 돌아갈 수는 없어
Well, the judge, he holds a grudge
저 재판관, 그는 원한을 가지고 있어
He's gonna call on you
그는 널 불러낼 거야
But he's badly built and he walks on stilts
하지만 그는 허약하고 대들보 위를 걸어가고 있어
Watch out he don't fall on you
네게 떨어지지 않도록 조심하라고
You say you're sorry for tellin' stories
넌 이야기를 한 것이 미안하다고 말하지
That you know I believe are true
내가 믿는 것이 진실이라는 것을 안다는 것 말이야
You say you got some other kind of lover
넌 네가 다른 사람을 만나고 있다고 하지
And yes, I believe you do
그래 맞아, 나도 네가 그런 줄 믿어
You say my kisses are not like his
넌 내 키스가 그 사람 같지 않다고 하지
But this time I'm not gonna tell you why that is
하지만 이제 난 왜 그런지 설명 안할래
@milesjolly6173
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Bob Dylan is a bloody genius.
@VomitPinata
YOU said that? My apologies. I've been quoting you for decades without giving proper credit.
@justinmyslive4108
Hell of a songwriter but can't sing worth a shit
@assafshakked7988
He doesn't really sing. But his voice is still so fits so good in most of his songs.
@brittbeck9158
What? Of course he can 🎶 sing.
Better than anybody else. Stop complaining, be grateful. I love his voice, so don’t offend Bob, Me Britt, and all of his Fans. ENJOY 😊 THE MASTER 🙏🌺
@justinmyslive4108
@Britt Beck if the shoe fits with it if the truth hurts bare it
@LebSista
The layering of all these instruments. Work of art.
@steveash9364
The drumming on this! And can’t even put into words how amazing Bob is
@collinmc90
If you aren't familiar with it yet check out the album John Wesley Harding. Great drumming on that one too.
@steveash9364
@Collin Cook thanks , yes it's a great album like so many others