Born in 1969 to singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and wife Sara Lowndes, Jakob Dylan grew up in Los Angeles and briefly enrolled in Parsons School of Design, before turning his attention back to music, forming The Wallflowers in 1989. it has been reported that Jakob does not like his famous father to be mentioned during interviews. This is not because of animosity between the two, as is widely assumed, but because Jakob has stated that he wants to make his own name for himself, and does not want to open doors or sell tickets by capitalizing on his family name. Dylan talked more in-depth about his father in a 2005 interview with The New York Times, saying they have a "great relationship".
Jakob married his childhood sweetheart, screenwriter Nicole Paige Denny (Paige Dylan), in a ceremony at Sara Dylan's house in 1992. Their first child, Levi, was born two years later. They had a second son James in 1998 and a third son in 2000. Jakob shares his family's desire for an anonymous personal life: "The world's as big as the block you live on, and I like to keep it small. I have had the same friends since I was eleven years old." Jakob says he is often amused when asked the question, "When did you change your name to Dylan?"
The Wallflowers got their start playing alongside other aspiring rockers at Canter's delicatessen in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. In 1992 the band signed to Virgin Records and released their self-titled debut album. The debut sold poorly however, and after they were released from Virgin Records, the band had difficulty finding a new record deal. Eventually, with the help of manager Andrew Slater and a demo tape of "6th Avenue Heartache," they landed a new deal with Interscope Records.
Before releasing Bringing Down The Horse in 1996, the band re-grouped. Original members Peter Yanowitz and Tobi Miller departed; and guitarist Michael Ward, bassist Greg Richling, and drummer Mario Calire joined the band. The only remaining original members that carried over were Jakob Dylan and keyboardist Rami Jaffee. The album yielded several hit singles, including "6th Avenue Heartache," "One Headlight," and "The Difference." The album sold over four million copies and won two Grammy Awards, for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Rock Song.
The Wallflowers followed up the album with the release of Breach in 2000. Although not as commercially successful as their prior album, it was certified Gold and garnered two Top 40 hits, "Sleepwalker" and "Letters From The Wasteland". The band released three more albums on Interscope before taking a break in 2006.
During the band's hiatus, Dylan launched his solo career and released two solo albums to critical acclaim. Seeing Things, was produced by Rick Rubin and released on June 10, 2008. It captured Dylan's songwriting in a stripped-down acoustic atmosphere, and was well received by critics. His follow-up, Women and Country in 2010, saw Dylan reuniting with producer T-Bone Burnett for an americana record. The album featured a large ensemble of musicians, including vocalists Neko Case and Kelly Hogan, guitarists Marc Ribot and Greg Leisz, and drummer Jay Bellerose. It reached #12 on Billboard's Top 200.
The Wallflowers mainstay lineup reunited for the 2012 album Glad All Over, before all the remaining members left. Dylan decided to take a break from making music and started working on a documentary with producer/director (and longtime manager) Andrew Slater. The documentary film "Echo In The Canyon" was released in 2018, and received mostly positive reviews.
In 2021, The Wallflowers announced they would release their first new album in nearly a decade -- Exit Wounds, with the band continuing as a Jakob Dylan solo project. Exit Wounds debuted at #3 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart, making it the band's highest charting album (with Bringing Down The Horse having peaked at #4).
Something Good This Way Comes
Jakob Dylan Lyrics
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Got my window open wide
Got a good woman by my side
Got a good woman by my side
Now this kind of day
Has no night
Yeah
Has no night
Ain't got much on my mind
Ain't got much on my mind
[Chorus]
'Cause I know
Something good this way comes
Now watching the streets
Filling up
Watching the streets filling up
In the shade of the summer sun
In the shade of the summer sun
Got sweet apple pie on the stove
Got sweet apple pie on the stove
The birds they're all flyin' low
The birds they're all flyin' low
[Chorus]
The trouble, doll
Is not moving mountains, but
Digging the ground that you're on
If it's true
That good fortune gives no chase
We got just what it takes
Collar up on my coat
Collar up on my coat
Trucks are pullin'
In for the show
Trucks are pullin'
In for the show
Grasshopper jump in the road
Grasshopper jump in the road
Kids they're all running home
The kids
They're all running home
'Cause they know
Something good this way comes
Yeah
Something good this way comes
The trouble, doll
Is not moving mountains, but
Digging the ground
That you're on
If it's true
That good fortune
Gives no chase
We got just what it takes
Got my window open wide
Got my window open wide
Got a good woman by my side
Got a good woman by my side
[Chorus]
Yeah
Something good this way comes
Yeah
Something good this way comes
The lyrics to Jakob Dylan's song "Something Good This Way Comes" express a sense of hopefulness and anticipation for good things to come. The repetition of lines such as "Got my window open wide" and "Got a good woman by my side" create a feeling of contentment and gratitude for the present moment. The recurring phrase "Something good this way comes" reinforces the positive outlook and belief that good things are on the horizon.
Throughout the song, Dylan paints a vivid picture of a summer day, with images of birds flying low, sweet apple pie on the stove, and kids running home. These details add to the sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the simple pleasures in life. The lines "The trouble, doll / Is not moving mountains, but / Digging the ground that you're on" suggest that happiness and success can be found in the present moment, rather than constantly striving for more.
Overall, "Something Good This Way Comes" is a song about enjoying the present moment and having faith that good things will come in the future. The lyrics are both poetic and relatable, conveying a sense of optimism that is much-needed in today's world.
Line by Line Meaning
Got my window open wide
I'm ready to embrace the good things coming my way
Got a good woman by my side
I have someone to share my happiness with
This kind of day
Has no night
Yeah
This kind of day
Has no night
The present moment is so perfect that nothing can ruin it
Ain't got much on my mind
I'm not preoccupied with concerns or worries
Watching the streets filling up
In the shade of the summer sun
Taking pleasure in the hustle and bustle of life on a sunny summer day
Got sweet apple pie on the stove
The birds they're all flyin' low
Enjoying simple pleasures and nature's signs of a good day
The trouble, doll
Is not moving mountains, but
Digging the ground that you're on
Happiness is found in taking care of what's in front of you rather than constantly seeking excitement or change
If it's true
That good fortune gives no chase
We got just what it takes
We don't have to chase after luck or success because we already have what we need within us
Trucks are pullin'
In for the show
Feeling a sense of excitement and anticipation for what's to come
Grasshopper jump in the road
Kids they're all running home
The kids
They're all running home
The world is full of little signs that something good is coming
'Cause I know
Something good this way comes
Instinctively sensing that good things are on the horizon
Got my window open wide
Got a good woman by my side
Feeling grateful for the present moment and the people in my life
Something good this way comes
The feeling that happiness and good fortune are about to arrive
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAKOB DYLAN
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Got my window open wide
Got my window open wide
Got a good woman by my side
Got a good woman by my side
Now this kind of day
Has no night
Yeah
This kind of day
Has no night
Ain't got much on my mind
Ain't got much on my mind
'Cause I know
Something good this way comes
Now watching the streets
Filling up
Watching the streets filling up
In the shade of the summer sun
In the shade of the summer sun
Got sweet apple pie on the stove
Got sweet apple pie on the stove
The birds they're all flyin' low
The birds they're all flyin' low
'Cause they know
Something good this way comes
The trouble, doll
Is not moving mountains, but
Digging the ground that you're on
If it's true
That good fortune gives no chase
We got just what it takes
Collar up on my coat
Collar up on my coat
the trucks are pulling in for the show
the trucks are pulling in for the show
the grasshopper jumping the road
the grasshopper jumping the road
kids they are all running home
the kids they are all running home
cause they know something good this way comes
yeah something good this way comes
The trouble, doll
Is not moving mountains, but
Digging the ground that you're on
If it's true
That good fortune gives no chase
We got just what it takes
Got my window open wide
Got my window open wide
Got a good woman by my side
Got a good woman by my side
cause i know something good this way comes
yeah something good this way comes
@matthewfeatherston8982
It's a sunny Sunday afternoon, 72 degrees, and this song on the radio.... Life IS great 😊
@suereaney7097
Been feeling very low, so been alternating between Tom Petty, Jakob and Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne. Helps such a lot, especially when singing along! Speaking of Jakob, the albums 'Seeing Things' and 'Woman and Country' are awesome, if you've not yet listened to the full track listings, you're missing out! Hope everyone is keeping as safe as possible and doing okay. - Sue xx
@jaytouvelle2359
AGREE TOTALLY ME TOO
@elyzia5734
He looks so coool. His voice is soothing to hear. I like this guy. Good soul.
@jakobdylandylan5258
Thank for the love and support for be my great fans ❤️❤️
@caliwaiiankev2279
Great song by Jakob Dylan, great song by Jakob Dylan.
@raitoryuulk9275
I agree, unique lyrics, I agree, unique lyrics
@idreamedthatisaiddiseasetookmy
right? he’s so amazing, right? he’s so amazing
@TooleyPeter
Kerplop. Kerplop. @@idreamedthatisaiddiseasetookmy
@gerrymurphy3854
Dylan brilliance. Song writing excellence...