The members of The Band first worked together as The Hawks, the backing band of rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins from 1959 until 1963. Shortly afterwards, Bob Dylan came to Toronto and recruited the quintet for his history-making 1965/1966 world tour. The Band also worked with Dylan on the initial Blonde on Blonde sessions which, bar two tracks, were ultimately abandoned in favour of versions recorded with Nashville session musicians.
After a motorcycle accident in mid-1966, Dylan retreated from the public eye to his country house near Woodstock, New York. He was joined by the Band for some informal jam sessions starting in the autumn of 1967, nearly all of which were recorded. After being heavily bootleged, Columbia Records finally released The Basement Tapes in 1975, a selection of the better tracks recorded during the sessions along with new recordings by The Band.
Bob Dylan and The Band were reunited in 1974, recording Planet Waves for Asylum Records, Dylan's first album recorded for a record label other than Columbia. Although the album was released under Dylan's name alone, The Band joined Dylan for his first tour in eight years in support of Planet Waves, with some of the material recorded and released on the 1975 concert record Before the Flood.
Columbia Records finally released The Bootleg Series Vol. 11: The Basement Tapes Complete in November 2014, featuring every surving recording from the original sessions in Woodstock.
Bring It On Home
Bob Dylan and The Band Lyrics
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Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
Just bring it home
(Bring it home)
(Why don't you) Bring it home?
(Just bring it, just bring it, just bring it)
I see people front of me
A sound, so loud
It engulfs me totally
My final chapter, my setting sun
No looking back all down to one
Sound so loud
My blood's pumping, I can't breathe
It's all that I'm feeling
It's all that I'm hearing
Just bring it home
(Why don't you) Bring it home?
(Just bring it, just bring it, just bring it)
Just bring it home, it's green light go
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
(Why don't you) Bring it home
It's green light, go
Nothing can stop me
No, nothing can stop me
The final chapter when it's done
No, we're back again, I've won
The sound, so loud
It engulfs me totally
My final chapter might never stop
Until the end we feel the rush
Sound so loud
No second chance
No time to beat
I may, displayed involves me totally
My final take, my empty slate
My fingers break, we're gonna make
A sound, so loud
My blood's pumping, I can't breathe
It's all that I'm feeling
It's all that I'm hearing
Just bring it home
(Why don't you) Bring it home?
(Just bring it, just bring it, just bring it)
Just bring it home
It's green light go
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
(Why don't you) Bring it home
It's green light, go
Nothing can stop me
No, nothing can stop me
(It's all that I hearing)
Just bring it home
(It's all that I'm feeling)
It's green light, go
(It's all that I'm hearing)
Just bring it home
Nothing can stop me
No, nothing can stop me
Just bring it home (My final chapter, what you see)
It's green light, go (I see people in front of me)
Nothing can stop me (A sound, so loud)
From bringing it home (It engulfs me totally)
Just bring it home (My final chapter, my setting sun)
It's green light, go (No looking back, all down to one)
Nothing can stop me (A sound. so loud)
Nothing can stop me
Just bring it home
The song "Bring It On Home" by Bob Dylan and The Band is a powerful anthem filled with determination and a sense of victory. In these lyrics, the singer expresses their unwavering resolve to bring something home, symbolizing a desire to achieve a goal or complete a journey. The repetition of "Bring it home" emphasizes their determination and eagerness to accomplish this mission. The phrase "green light, go" signifies the readiness to embark on this endeavor, suggesting that there are no obstacles too great to overcome.
The singer describes this undertaking as the "final chapter," implying that they have reached a pivotal point in their life or a critical stage of their journey. They see others standing before them, possibly symbolizing the presence of an audience or witnesses to their triumph. The sound being "so loud" represents the overwhelming impact of their actions, engulfing them completely. This can be interpreted as the weight of their achievements resonating with others and leaving a lasting impression.
The lyrics also reflect a sense of urgency and intensity as the singer's blood is described as pumping and their inability to breathe due to the adrenaline and euphoria coursing through them. This encapsulates the heightened emotions and intense focus that comes with pursuing and achieving a personal aspiration. The repetition of "It's all that I'm feeling, it's all that I'm hearing" emphasizes that this journey has consumed and fully encompasses their existence.
There is a realization that there is no second chance or time to waste. The singer acknowledges that they are fully involved and committed to this pursuit, with no room for hesitation or defeat. The phrase "my final take, my empty slate" conveys a willingness to put all their effort into this endeavor, even if it means starting from scratch. The sound being "so loud" signifies the impact and resonance they strive to leave through their accomplishments.
Ultimately, the chorus reiterates the determination and unwavering spirit of the singer. They refuse to let anything hinder or obstruct their progress towards bringing it home. This unwavering conviction is punctuated by the repetition of "Nothing can stop me," emphasizing their unstoppable nature. The combination of energetic instrumentation and passionate vocals further amplifies the message of resilience and triumph in the face of any challenges or obstacles encountered along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring it home, it's green light, go
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
Just bring it home
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
(Why don't you) Bring it home?
Why don't you join me in bringing it home?
(Just bring it, just bring it, just bring it)
Just bring it without hesitation or delay
The final chapter what you see
The culmination of my journey in plain sight
I see people front of me
I see an audience in front of me
A sound, so loud
A deafening noise that surrounds me
It engulfs me totally
It overwhelms me completely
My final chapter, my setting sun
My last phase, my impending end
No looking back all down to one
No turning away, focused on a single goal
My blood's pumping, I can't breathe
I am filled with adrenaline, struggling to catch my breath
It's all that I'm feeling
It's the only thing I can sense
It's all that I'm hearing
It's the only thing I can hear
Just bring it home
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
Just bring it home, it's green light go
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
No, nothing can stop me
There's no obstacle that can hinder me
The final chapter when it's done
The conclusion of my journey when it's finished
No, we're back again, I've won
No, I've returned and emerged victorious
My final chapter might never stop
My last phase may never come to an end
Until the end we feel the rush
Until the very end, we experience the thrill
No second chance
There are no opportunities to try again
No time to beat
There's no time to waste
I may, displayed involves me totally
I might, fully immersed in the performance
My final take, my empty slate
My ultimate attempt, starting from scratch
My fingers break, we're gonna make
My efforts are intense, we will succeed
My blood's pumping, I can't breathe
I am filled with adrenaline, struggling to catch my breath
Just bring it home
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
(Why don't you) Bring it home?
Why don't you join me in bringing it home?
Just bring it home
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
Just bring it home
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
Just bring it home (My final chapter, what you see)
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home (The culmination of my journey in plain sight)
It's green light, go (I see people in front of me)
Nothing can stop me (I see an audience in front of me)
(A sound, so loud)
(A deafening noise)
Nothing can stop me (It engulfs me totally)
Nothing can stop me (It overwhelms me completely)
Just bring it home (My final chapter, my setting sun)
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home (My last phase, my impending end)
It's green light, go (No looking back, all down to one)
Nothing can stop me (No turning away, focused on a single goal)
Nothing can stop me (A sound, so loud)
Nothing can stop me (A deafening noise)
Nothing can stop me
There's no obstacle that can hinder me
Just bring it home
Nothing can stop me from bringing it home
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@TheDadsDaughter
My dad loved Bob Dylan. Dylan was his all time favourite. We lost him 18th January at the age of 58. So excuse me whilst i sit and fall apart as this hits the soul even more now than ever.
@merk9569
I am so sorry for your loss. I have some idea of what you are going through. My father died at 42 when I was 12, sixty years ago. Bob Dylan helped me get through the following years. I will be fulfilling a lifelong dream- I will finally see Mr. Tambourine Man in concert in 11 days! I’m old but still going. 😂
@drmaresky
don't fall apart on me...
@MCMoWhine
My Dad loved Bob Dylan and he loved Aaron neville. Rip.
@termidepriest
@@MCMoWhine
Aaron Neville's version brought me here!! Bob Dylan is a great music writer!! 💜💜
@thantin4348
I am approaching 90, and Bob Dylan music had been my go-to and chief comforter since my early days as eager immigrant for American culture. Hooked to Bob since his music was a staple at New York radio station WBAI, and I’m now reliving the old days over the current offering on YouTube!
@frankboyd.
May you stay Forever Young.
☮️❤️🇨🇦
@thantin4348
@@frankboyd.: Frank, thanks : the words are music to my ears.
@fullheart2225
Thank you for your service 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@ericpark8784
How cool. WBAI must have been great back then.