Girl From The North Country
Bob Dylan feat. Johnny Cash Lyrics
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Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
Oh she once was a true love of mine
See for me if her hair's hanging down
It curls and falls all down her breast
See for me that her hair's hanging down
That's the way I remember her best
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 travelin' in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Please say "hello" to the one who lives there
Oh she was once a true love of mine
If you're travelin' in the north country fair
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Remember me to one who lives there
Oh she once was a true love of mine
A true love of mine
A true love of mine
True love of mine
A true love of mine
A true love of mine
She was once a true love of mine
The first verse of this classic song by Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash sets the tone for a nostalgic journey. The song is addressed to a person who is heading to the North Country fair, where the winds are powerful and the borderlines are prominent. The singer asks the traveler to remember them to someone who used to be their true love, who still lives in the area. The melancholic tone is established as the singer recalls the past and looks back on their former relationship.
The second verse paints a vivid picture of the girl the singer once loved. Her hair was a defining feature - it flowed down her breast in soft curls. The singer wants the traveler to check if her hair is still the same way, as it is how they remember her best. The third verse adds another layer to the song as the singer asks the traveler to check on the girl if they go there during winter. The girl should be wearing a warm coat to shield her from the harsh winds during the colder months. The song comes full circle in the last verse as the singer once again requests the traveler to remember them to the girl who was once their true love.
The song is essentially a request for the traveler to act as an intermediary between the singer and their past. Dylan's signature poetic style is evident in the way he uses vivid imagery to evoke memories and emotions. The song is mournful yet beautiful, with Cash's deep voice adding a touch of poignancy to the already evocative lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're travelin' to the north country fair
If you find yourself journeying to that blustery land
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Where gusts pummel the line between territories
Remember me to one who lives there
Send my regards to the resident
Oh she once was a true love of mine
She used to hold a special place in my heart
See for me if her hair's hanging down
Check if her locks cascade down her frame
It curls and falls all down her breast
They coil and flow down her torso
See for me that her hair's hanging down
Confirm that her hair is still that way
That's the way I remember her best
That's how I want to hold her in my memory
If you go when the snowflakes falls
If you happen to go when snowflakes descend
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
As the waterways solidify and the season fades
Please see for me if she's wearing a coat so warm
Kindly check if she's bundled up in thick garments
To keep her from the howlin' winds
To protect her from the fierce howls of the winds
Please say "hello" to the one who lives there
Kindly greet the person dwelling in that region
A true love of mine
Someone I genuinely loved
She was once a true love of mine
At one time, I felt passionately about her
Writer(s): BOB DYLAN
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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.