It Ain't Me Babe
Joan Baez feat. Bob Dylan Lyrics

Go 'way from my window
Please leave my presence.

Leave at your own chosen speed
Depart according to your own preference.

I'm not the one you want, babe
I am not the individual you desire in a partner.

I'm not the one you need
I am not the individual you require in life.

You say you're lookin' for someone
You claim that you are searching for an individual.

Who's never weak but always strong
Someone who is always unwavering in the face of adversity.

To protect you an' defend you
To safeguard and shield you at all times.

Whether you are right or wrong
Regardless if you are in the right or wrong.

Someone to open each and every door
An individual who is willing to unlock and fling open every door for you.

But it ain't me, babe
However, I am not the individual you seek, my dear.

No, no, no, it ain't me babe
No, it is certainly not me.

It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
You are not searching for me, my love.

Go lightly from the ledge, babe
Please be cautious as you leave, my dear.

Go lightly on the ground
Walk carefully as you tread upon the earth.

I'm not the one you want, babe
I am not the romantic companion you desire.

I will only let you down
I will inevitably disappoint you in some way.

You say you're lookin' for someone
You indicate that you are seeking someone.

Who will promise never to part
An individual who vows to never depart from your side.

Someone to close his eyes for you
An individual who will not merely turn a blind eye to your needs.

Someone to close his heart
An individual who will shield their heart from harm for you.

Someone who will die for you an' more
Someone who is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice and give their all.

But it ain't me, babe
However, I am not that someone.

No, no, no, it ain't me babe
No, it certainly is not me, my dear.

It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
You are searching for someone else, my love.

Go melt back in the night
Fade away into the darkness of the night.

Everything inside is made of stone
My internal being is unyielding and cold like stone.

There's nothing in here moving
There is no emotional stirring or movement within me.

An' anyway I'm not alone
However, I am not lonely or without companionship.

You say you're looking for someone
You declare that you want to find an individual.

Who'll pick you up each time you fall
An individual who is willing to help and support you in times of need.

To gather flowers constantly
Someone who is always ready to gather and pick flowers for you.

An' to come each time you call
And rush to your side whenever you beckon.

A lover for your life an' nothing more
A romantic partner for your lifetime and nothing beyond that.

But it ain't me, babe
Nonetheless, I am not that lover.

No, no, no, it ain't me, babe
No, I can assure you it is not me.

It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe
You are not seeking me as a romantic partner, my love.