Girl From The North Country
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash Lyrics
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Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
She once was a true love of mine
Well, if you go when the snowflakes storm
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
Please see if she's wearing a coat so warm
Please see for me if her hair hangs long
If it rolls and flows all down her breast
Please see for me if her hair hangs long
That's the way I remember her best
I'm a-wonderin' if she remembers me at all
Many times I've often prayed
In the darkness of my night
In the brightness of my day
So if you're travelin' in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
She once was a true love of mine
The lyrics of "Girl from the North Country" by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash are emotionally rich and poetic. The opening lines seem to be an instruction for someone who is traveling in the northern regions of the country, to pass on a message to a woman who lives there, who was once the singer's true love: "Remember me to one who lives there, she once was a true love of mine." This is an earnest plea that reveals the loneliness and nostalgia of the singer, who seems to be longing for a connection with his past.
The second verse acknowledges the harshness of the place where the woman lives, and the singer's concern for her welfare, asking the traveler to check if she's dressed warmly, to protect her from the howling winds. The following verse describes the singer's memories of the woman, imagining her flowing hair that he remembers as the best feature of her appearance.
The final verse provides a sense of closure for the singer's longing, with a resigned tone. He wonders if the woman remembers him as well, and reveals that he has spent many a night and day thinking about her. The song is a touching tribute to lost love, movingly evoking the ache of nostalgia and the desire to reconnect with the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, if you're travelin' in the north country fair
If you ever find yourself journeying in the northern territories
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Where the gusts of wind are particularly strong near the boundary
Remember me to one who lives there
If you come across someone who resides there, please send my regards
She once was a true love of mine
She was my former romantic partner whom I held dearly
Well, if you go when the snowflakes storm
If by chance you travel there when the snow is falling heavily
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
When the waterways become solid and the season of warmth concludes
Please see if she's wearing a coat so warm
If possible, check if she is sufficiently clothed in a cozy jacket
To keep her from the howlin' winds
To prevent the chilling breezes from affecting her health
I'm a-wonderin' if she remembers me at all
I often find myself pondering whether she still thinks of me
Many times I've often prayed
I have frequently offered up prayers and hopes
In the darkness of my night
During the nocturnal hours when the world is dark
In the brightness of my day
In the daylight hours when everything is illuminated
Remember me to one who lives there
Once again, if you happen to encounter someone from that area, please pass along my regards
She once was a true love of mine
Repeating the sentiment from earlier - she used to be a significant other of mine
Lyrics © BOB DYLAN MUSIC CO
Written by: BOB DYLAN
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@juliecrane9647
I separated after 22 yrs. It was 2yrs til we divorced. We should have ripped our bandaids off sooner.
Looking back....
It took awhile to get away from romancing what we had...
And thinking it could work again.
It wasn't.
But I told him we didn't do the best job teaching our girls how to have a good marriage but we could teach them how to end it with dignity and grace.
We have...
It's been 12 yrs. I see him often at our 3 daughters homes. There are grands now.
I call him when my car battery is dead or the dryer blew a fuse.
He's a good guy and a damn good dad...
My girls call him for the same stuff.
He was there when I battled cancer and my mom passed.
No romance but still love.
Just remember our kids are always watching.
It does get better in time and it all comes into focus.
Acceptance.
Wish you peace as you go....
And to thine own self be true.
@mr.impatient4850
A star is born and he goes by the name Dibesh Pokhrel aka “Arthur Gunn”
Girl from the North Country road was written and recorded by Nobel Prize winning legend, who goes by the name BOB DYLAN. It was recorded in the year 1973 from his album “The Free Wheelin Bob Dylan”. The song unfolds about Bob’s first trip to England in December 1962, where he stumbles upon beautiful, gorgeous “Susan Elizabeth Rotolo”. After that blissful memory, Bob flew to Italy and finally completed this masterpiece, soul-soothing tune along with sweet and romantic cover picture of him and her in his back then album.(“The Free Wheelin Bob Dylan”)
Wooow, time does flies ain’t it?
47 years later, a 21 year young kid from Kansas, originally from Nepal, collected his guts to show some love and respect thereby giving a shot to this legendary tune in his own beautiful way.Good grace of god!!! Additionally, he is sooooo humble and down to earth. We are rooting you from all over the world, Arthur! Go on son, show them what you truly behold and keep smiling! God bless ya!
#TeamArthurSquad ✍️
@lucaamorosoofficial
If you're traveling till the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
For she once was the true love of mine
See for me if her hair's hanging down
It curls and flows all down her breast
See for me that her hair's hanging down
That's the way I remember her best
If you go when the snowflakes fall
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
Please see for me if she's wearing a coat so warm
To keep her from the howlin' winds
If you're traveling in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Please say hello to the one who lives there
For she once was a true love of mine
And if you're traveling in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
For she once was a true love of mine
True love of mine, a true love of mine
True love of mine, a true love of mine
A true love of mine, a true love of mine
She was once a true love of mine
@arneanderson187
I met my first and true love at a north country fair (Lake County, Minnesota) in 1975. But we ended up going our separate ways. But I never forgot her and this song always made me think of her. And after 45 years of being apart, we are now back together.
@ercanozgur7621
16 yıl bekledik biz. Mutluluklar sizlerin olsun. Büyük aşklara
@allbottledup9513
I wish I had the words. Thank god, you found each other again. That special love never goes away it seems. I hope y’all enjoy your time together as much as possible!
@a.nobodys.nobody
God bless you both. enjoy it. Hoping for the same
@PrincessWowNetwork
That’s so beautiful and inspiring. So happy for you both❤
@angelag1702
Congrats!
@jackwendigo6541
Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. Does it get any better than that?
@SwinginPig
Possibly Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, but other than that, doubtful.
@rossmacneil3544
@Esther Ruby Not this one, it would've been amazing if she did though.
@SwinginPig
Esther Ruby 1976. But I consider their golden years the 60s. I have some great Dylan-Baez recordings on my channel if you like them together.