2- 23-year-old Dylan might be destined for pop glory, but the influence of more alternative sounds colours her tongue-in-cheek characterisation of herself as “a wannabe rock star in a pop star’s body”.
Her candidness and determination is part of what has amassed her an incredibly loyal and passionate fan base to form around her via her own sold out headline performances across the globe including a mammoth UK & US stadium tour alongside Ed Sheeran and her own sold-out worldwide headline shows.
Growing up, she was raised on a diet of classic rock. “My career is entirely my dad’s fault – he’s very straight-down-the-line but he brought me up on a lot of rock’n’roll like AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, and Rainbow,” she explains.
With impeccable pop anthems destined to continue hooking people into her world, she’s keeping her ambitions fittingly bold. “I want to be respected as a songwriter – for me it really is just about the music,” she explains. “And I want to headline Wembley – that’s everything I’ve had my sights on.”
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Baby Blue
Dylan Lyrics
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But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast
Yonder stands your orphan with his gun
Crying like a fire in the sun
Look out, the saints are comin' through
And it's all over now, baby blue
Well, the highway is for gamblers, better use your sense
The empty-handed painter from your streets
Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets
The sky, too, is folding under you
Yes, and it's all over now, baby blue
All your seasick sailors, they are rowing home
All your reindeer armies, they're all going home
The lover who has just walked out the door
Has taken all of his blankets from the floor
The carpet, too, is moving under you
Yes, and it's all over now, baby blue
Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you
Forget the dead you've left, they will not follow you
The vagabond who's rapping at your door
Is standing in the clothes that you once wore
Strike another match, go start anew
Yes, and it's all over now, baby blue
The song "Baby Blue" by Bob Dylan was released in his album "Bringing It All Back Home" in 1965. The song is believed to be one of the most poignant breakup songs ever written by Dylan. The song was written for his then-girlfriend, Suze Rotolo, who had just ended their relationship and moved to Italy to pursue her studies.
The lyrics to the song depict a sense of resignation and acceptance of the end of a relationship. The first verse, "You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last/ But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast," encourages the subject of the song to grab onto whatever they want to keep before it's too late since their lover is leaving. The second verse of the song is a reflection of the ups and downs in life and relationships, and how you should make the most of things when they are good: "The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense/Take what you have gathered from coincidence".
The third verse concludes with the idea that everything that was once normal is now different: "All your seasick sailors, they are rowing home/Your empty-handed army is all going home/You lover who just walked out your door/ Has taken all his blankets from the floor". The song ends on an optimistic note, which is a signature of Dylan's style: "Leave your stepping stones behind now, something calls for you/Forget the dead you've left, they will not follow you/Strike another match, go start anew/And it's all over now, baby blue". In this last verse, Dylan encourages the listener to leave behind the past, forget the people and things that have held them back, and move on to something new.
Line by Line Meaning
You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last
It's time to move on and take only what is truly essential to your survival and happiness.
But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast
You need to act quickly to make sure you don't lose the things that truly matter to you.
Yonder stands your orphan with his gun
You are alone in this world and must be prepared to defend yourself against any threats.
Crying like a fire in the sun
Your pain and suffering is intense and overwhelming, like the heat of a burning fire in bright daylight.
Look out, the saints are comin' through
The forces of good and righteousness are on their way to triumph over the darkness and chaos of the world.
And it's all over now, baby blue
Your old life is gone and a new era is beginning, bringing both hope and uncertainty.
The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense
You can't afford to take chances or make risky decisions if you want to survive in this world.
Take what you have gathered from coincidence
Use the knowledge and wisdom you've gained from your experiences, chance encounters, and serendipitous moments to guide your future.
The empty-handed painter from your streets
Even the most talented and creative people can end up with nothing to show for it.
Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets
Your life may seem chaotic and unpredictable, with no clear direction or purpose.
The sky, too, is folding under you
The universe itself feels unstable and unpredictable, as if reality itself is crumbling beneath your feet.
And it's all over now, baby blue
The world you once knew is gone forever and you must find a way to adapt to the changes and challenges ahead.
All your seasick sailors, they are rowing home
People who have been lost, confused, and struggling to find their way are finally finding their way back to safety and security.
Your empty-handed army is all going home
The people who were once standing united with you have abandoned you and left you to face your struggles alone.
You lover who just walked out your door
The person you loved has left you, leaving you heartbroken and empty.
Has taken all his blankets from the floor
They have taken everything that gave you comfort and warmth, leaving you with nothing to hold onto but your own pain and sadness.
The carpet, too, is moving under you
The very ground beneath your feet feels unstable and uncertain, as if it could give way at any moment.
And it's all over now, baby blue
Your old way of life is gone forever and you must find a way to build a new one for yourself from scratch.
Leave your stepping stones behind now, something calls for you
You must let go of the past and all the things that used to guide you in order to move forward into a new future.
Forget the dead you've left, they will not follow you
You can't dwell on the losses and tragedies of the past, but must find a way to leave them behind and move on.
The vagabond who's rapping at your door
A new and unexpected opportunity has presented itself to you, but you are unsure of whether or not to take it.
Is standing in the clothes that you once wore
The past is coming back to you in unexpected ways, and you must learn to navigate these new challenges while still holding onto the lessons you've learned.
Strike another match, go start anew
It's time to light the fire of a new passion, begin a new adventure, and start over from scratch once again.
And it's all over now, baby blue
Your old life is gone and you must embrace this new beginning with all the hope and fear that comes with it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan
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@juanpablopigliacampo5317
This song inspires a "goodbye", at the same time that it forces you to just move on. The harmonica is almost literally crying before the last verses... And, oh my God, the last sentences:
"Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you
Forget the dead you've left, they will not follow you
The vagabond who's rapping at your door
Is standing in the clothes that you once wore
Strike another match, go start anew
And it's all over now, baby blue".
Incredible song from an incredible artist.
@jasonleon857
You must leave now, take what you need, you think will last
But whatever you wish to keep, you better grab it fast
Yonder stands your orphan with his gun
Crying like a fire in the sun
Look out, the saints are comin' through
And it's all over now, Baby Blue
The highway is for gamblers, better use your sense
Take what you have gathered from coincidence
The empty-handed painter from your streets
Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets
The sky too is folding under you
And it's all over now, Baby Blue
All your seasick sailors, they're all rowing home
Your empty-handed army is all going home
Your lover who just walked out the door
Has taken all his blankets from the floor
The carpet too is moving under you
And it's all over now, Baby Blue
Leave your stepping stones behind there, something calls for you
Forget the dead you've left, they will not follow you
The vagabond who's rapping at your door
Is standing in the clothes that you once wore
Strike another match, go start anew
And it's all over now, Baby Blue
@skepticat2595
I haven't heard this song since 1970, I'd completely forgotten about it, when I heard it I wept, I'm a 70 yr old man, I've got a lump in my throat as I write this. Thank God for Bob Dylan.
@mikevo3974
Amen.
@xnimaryp
Me too. 73 now
@lenilenape
Same here- Seven Zero.
Always loved this song.
@charliebrockett428
Bob Dylan is sensational and this track breaks me up every time (and also Allen Ginsberg).........Allen Ginsberg on Bob Dylan https://youtu.be/84bNaA-BV4Q via @YouTube
@yamapenny5960
👍🧘♀️🌈🖼
@ruthmorgan7166
I'm 80, and this song meant so much to my late husband and I. He accompanied me on guitar but alas these days i sing Dylan's wonderful songs alone. I still have all Dylan's lps
@ghostmail
God bless you Ruth. Hope you're doing just fine
@snowblind8572
Thank you so much for sharing, this made me tear up.
@CO-oz1fk
❤️ what an incredible era to experience