Girl From The North Country
Dylan-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
If you go when the snowflakes falls
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 lyrics to Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash's "Girl From The North Country" depict a love that once was, but is now distant and lingering in memory. The song opens with an invitation to anyone traveling in the "north country fair" to remember the singer to the one who lives there, who once was his true love. The north country is cold and windy, and the image of the border suggests a separation or division, perhaps echoing the singer's feelings of distance from his former lover.
The singer then asks the traveler to look out for his former lover and check if her hair is still long and curling. He recalls her hair falling down her breast, and in doing so, he paints an intimate portrait of his memories of her. The second verse takes on a similar tone, asking the traveler to check if she's wearing a warm coat to shield her from the harsh winter winds.
The melody is slow, mournful, and traditional, emphasizing the song's somber mood. The repeated title phrase of “a true love of mine" echoes throughout the song, emphasizing the deep emotions of the singer's feelings. The lyrics of the song are poignant and powerful, capturing the bittersweet feelings of love, loss, and distance.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're travelin' in the north country fair
If you happen to be journeying through the rugged terrains up north
Where the winds hit heavy on the borderline
Where the gusts of wind are fierce and unforgiving along the border
Remember me to one who lives there
Please offer my regards to someone residing in that vicinity
Oh, she once was a true love of mine
She used to hold a special place in my heart as my beloved
See for me if her hair's hanging down
Will you confirm if her beautiful hair is cascading down her back?
It curls and falls all down her breast
It flows down and caresses her chest ever so gracefully
That's the way I remember her best
That is the image I cherish the most of her in my memories
If you go when the snowflakes falls
If you happen to be there during the snowfall
When the rivers freeze and summer ends
When the rivers freeze and the summer season comes to a close
Please see for me if she's wearing a coat so warm
Please check if she has wrapped herself in a cozy and warm coat
To keep her from the howlin' winds
To protect herself from the biting cold winds that rage on
Please say "hello" to the one who lives there
Kindly greet the person who resides there on my behalf
A true love of mine
Someone whom I genuinely loved with all my heart
True love of mine
Someone who occupied a significant place in my heart
She was once a true love of mine
She used to mean everything to me back then
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Dylan
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Lucelio Jose da Costa
DOIS GENIOS FAZENDO UMA MUSICA ETERNA.
Lucelio Jose da Costa
DUETO MARAVILHOSO. ALIAS, O DISCO TODO EMARAVILHOSO
Emrix Enterprises
Two absolute power houses of music.
Jimm6 Smith
You can't put into words what Bob Dylan means to to the music industry
Amber Ferguson
He means so much to generation after generations. I have two nephews, one named Bob, the other Dylan. ❤️
Gigi Adam
Quelle magnifique chanson. Il faut être vraiment très inspiré pour sortir un truc pareil.
Lucelio Jose da Costa
ENCONTRO DE GENIOS, MUSICA MARAVILHOSA.
declan mulhern
How can two absolute legends butcher a magnificent song and still make it beautiful. It's a head scratcher.
Patricio Fernandez
It's not them. This appears to be a "cover" (more like a parody)
Arnold Blashak
What are you talking about