Odds and Ends
Bob Dylan and The Band Lyrics


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I stand in awe and shake my face
You break your promise all over the place
You promised to love me, but what do I see?
Just you comin' in and spillin' juice over me
Odds and ends, odds and ends
Lost time is not found again

Now you take your file and you bend my head
I never can remember anything that you said
You promised to love me, but what do I know?
You're spillin' juice on me like you got some place to go
Odds and ends, odds and ends
Lost time is not found again

Now I've had enough, my box is clean
You know what I'm sayin' and you know what I mean
From now on you'd best get on someone else
While you're doin' it, keep that juice to yourself




Odds and ends, odds and ends
Lost time is not found again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bob Dylan and The Band's song "Odds and Ends" reflect on the complexities of a troubled relationship. Dylan sings about a partner who constantly breaks promises and undermines the trust that has been established. He describes how he stands in awe, shaking his face, as his partner continuously spills juice over him, a symbol of the disrespect and disregard that he has been shown. Dylan then goes on to talk about how despite the partner's promises of love, he continues to bend Dylan's head and make unrealistic demands. He concludes the song by declaring that his box is clean, and he's had enough, indicating that he's moving on from the relationship.


The lyrics showcase Dylan's exceptional ability to communicate complex themes through music. He intertwines ideas of lost time, broken promises, and the difficulty of trusting someone who continually undermines you. In addition, the song's catchy melody enhances the mood and emotions of the lyrics, allowing them to resonate with the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

I stand in awe and shake my face
I am stunned and bewildered, causing me to tremble and shake my head in disbelief


You break your promise all over the place
You consistently fail to keep your word and let me down in various ways


You promised to love me, but what do I see?
You made a vow to care for me, but your actions demonstrate the opposite


Just you comin' in and spillin' juice over me
Every time you are near me, you create a mess and add to my troubles


Odds and ends, odds and ends
Random and disparate things that are of little value or coherence


Lost time is not found again
Once time has passed, it cannot be regained or recovered


Now you take your file and you bend my head
You subject me to mental abuse and make me feel confused and helpless


I never can remember anything that you said
Your words are forgettable and meaningless, and I cannot keep track of them


You promised to love me, but what do I know?
Even though you claimed to have affection for me, I cannot trust your words


You're spillin' juice on me like you got some place to go
You act as if you are in a hurry to leave and are not concerned about the mess you leave behind


Now I've had enough, my box is clean
I have reached my limit and want nothing more to do with you, as I have cleared my life of your negativity


You know what I'm sayin' and you know what I mean
You are fully aware of the situation and understand what I am communicating


From now on you'd best get on someone else
You should find another person to bother or take advantage of, as I am no longer interested


While you're doin' it, keep that juice to yourself
As you engage in your activities, please do not involve me or create additional problems and stress




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan

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Comments from YouTube:

@monicatolipan3238

Think it's a fabulous, funny and ironic song and lyrics! Singing a real poem composed and sung by Bob Dylan"s greatest voice!❤

@JorgeLMarquezsM

Empezaba con esto el disco, no? Lo recuerdo desde ésta, partiendo con todo!

@agawamguy

I like this funky little ditty. It's catchy!

@lancechadwell5138

Rock n roll, man.

@alanclarke5543

....its a great opener for the double album.

@TheRacboys

This album makes ne feel high and I am not

@bollykecks

Lost time is not found again...

@maggiebryan2355

True

@maltesetony9030

Benjamin Franklin - every American kid learns it at school. So that line of Dylan's would resonate enormously with US listeners.

@TheRacboys

Somebody needs to upload the lyrics so I don't sing it wrong.

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