The session on February 18 was devoted exclusively to duet covers with Cash. "One Too Many Mornings" and "I Still Miss Someone" were revisited, and rejected, yet again. "Matchbox", "That's All Right Mama", "Mystery Train", "Big River", "I Walk the Line", and "Guess Things Happen That Way", all made famous by celebrated Sun recordings performed by Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, and Cash himself, were all attempted on February 18, but none of these were deemed usable. Covers of Jimmie Rodgers' "Blue Yodel #1" and "#5", Cash's "Ring of Fire" (written by his wife, June Carter and Merle Kilgore), "You Are My Sunshine", "Mountain Dew", the traditional ballad "Careless Love", the traditional hymn "Just A Closer Walk With Thee", "How High The Water", and "Wanted Man" (a song written by Dylan specifically for Cash) were also attempted, and all were rejected. There was little enthusiasm for any of these tracks, but one duet of Dylan's, "Girl From The North Country" (which originally appeared on The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan), was ultimately sequenced as the album's opener.
I Still Miss Someone
Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash Lyrics
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At my door the leaves are falling
The cold wild wind will come
Sweethearts walk by together
And I still miss someone
I go out on a party
And look for a little fun
'Cause I still miss someone
Oh, no I never got over those blues eyes
I see them every where
I miss those arms that held me
When all the love was there
I wonder if she's sorry
For leavin' what we'd begun
There's someone for me somewhere
And I still miss someone
I still miss someone
Oh, no I never got over those blues eyes
I see them every where
I miss those arms that held me
When all the love was there
I wonder if she's sorry
For leavin' what we'd begun
There's someone for me somewhere
And I still miss someone
I still miss someone
The song "I Still Miss Someone" by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash is a hauntingly beautiful ballad about the lingering pain of lost love. The song speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and loneliness, as the singer reflects on the past and wonders if he will ever find love again.
The opening lines set the mood, as the singer describes the falling leaves and the coming of winter, a metaphor for the cold and emptiness he feels inside. He sees other couples walking together, and this only serves to remind him of the person he has lost, and how much he still loves her.
The second verse speaks to his attempts to move on and find happiness again, but despite his efforts, he can't escape the memories of his lost love. He seeks solace in a dark corner of the party, but even there he is haunted by the pain of his loss.
The chorus repeats the sentiments of the opening lines, that though he may try to move on, he still misses the person he has lost. The final verse expresses a sense of hope, that there may still be someone out there for him, but the pain of his past still lingers.
Overall, "I Still Miss Someone" is a truly beautiful and poignant song about the pain of lost love and the enduring hope for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
I still miss someone
I am still longing for the person I have lost in my life and have not been able to move on.
At my door the leaves are falling
The changing of the seasons is a reminder of the time that has passed since I lost my loved one and I am still mourning.
The cold wild wind will come
Winter is approaching and the thought of spending it without my loved one brings me sadness.
Sweethearts walk by together
Seeing couples and their happy interactions further remind me of the love I have lost and continue to miss.
And I still miss someone
Despite everything that has changed since the loss of my loved one, my feelings remain the same: I still miss them dearly.
I go out on a party
Despite my sadness, I attempt to distract myself and have fun.
And look for a little fun
I am trying to enjoy myself and find happiness in other areas of my life.
But I find a darkened corner
Despite my search for happiness, my thoughts inevitably return to my lost loved one and my sadness cannot be escaped.
'Cause I still miss someone
I cannot escape the deep longing I feel for my lost loved one, no matter how much I try to distract myself.
Oh, no I never got over those blues eyes
My lost loved one's striking blue eyes have become a symbol of my longing and the memory of them haunts me still.
I see them every where
Everywhere I look, I am reminded of my loved one and the pain of my loss.
I miss those arms that held me
The physical intimacy of the relationship is what I miss the most and yearn to have again.
When all the love was there
I cherish the memories of when my loved one and I were happy together and wish I could relive those moments.
I wonder if she's sorry
I question whether my loved one feels remorse for leaving me and causing me this pain.
For leavin' what we'd begun
The plans and dreams that we shared together have been left unfinished and unresolved since my loved one left.
There's someone for me somewhere
I hold onto the hope that someday I will find someone new to love and replace the void my lost loved one has left.
And I still miss someone
Despite my hope for the future, my longing for my lost loved one continues to persist and remains a part of me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny R. Cash, Roy Cash, Roy Cash Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrew Schiff
Wow, the sound is great!
DocRock1007
Thank you
Andrew Schiff
@DocRock1007 You're welcome
mammabliss13
Beautifull, awesome, sad and wonderfull! 😎
DocRock1007
Well said.
james ewanchook
a couple of geniuses... lets face it
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DocRock1007
Indeed!
Greg Lasko
Thanks Doc. Still fishin!
DocRock1007
Awesome, Greg!