Blowin' In The Wind
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Lyrics


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How... how... how... how... how?
No man, it's goes like this:
How many roads must a man walk down
Before you call him a man

How many seas must a white dove sail
Before she sleeps in the sand
And how many times must the cannon balls fly
Before they are forever banned

The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind
The answer is blowin' in the wind

How many years can a mountain exist
Before it is washed to the sea
Yes and how many years can some people exist
Before they're allowed to be free

Yes and how many times can a man turn his head
And pretend that he just doesn't see
The answer my friend is blowin in the wind
The answer is blowin in the wind





The answer my friends is blown in the wind
The answer is blowin... in the wind

Overall Meaning

The song "Blowin' In The Wind" is a classic, written by Bob Dylan, and covered by various artists including Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. The song is a protest anthem, asking a series of questions that seek to evoke deep introspection and societal questioning. The lyrics are surreal and symbolic, reflecting on the nature of freedom, existence, and social justice. The melody of the song is a simple folk tune, which makes the song very relatable and easy to sing along. In the first verse, Dylan questions how many roads a man must walk down before he can be considered a man. The line may allude to the struggle of black people for equal rights in the United States, or it may be more broadly interpreted as a question about maturity and self-realization. The next verse highlights the importance of freedom, and how long it can take for some people to obtain their rights. Dylan then goes on to question how many times war has to happen before it is permanently banned, asking us to think about the consequences of war and the need for peace. The final verse reflects on the impermanence of life and the natural world, pondering how long a mountain can stand before it is washed away. By questioning the most basic assumptions of society, Dylan invites the listener to think critically about the world around them and to consider the possibility of a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

How many roads must a man walk down
What is the number of paths a person needs to travel before being regarded as an adult?


Before you call him a man
Prior to recognizing someone as a fully grown man.


How many seas must a white dove sail
What is the quantity of bodies of water a dove should cross before finding a resting place on the beach?


Before she sleeps in the sand
Until the bird finds a spot to settle down and rest in the sand.


And how many times must the cannon balls fly
What is the frequency of cannonballs flying through the air?


Before they are forever banned
Until all types of destructive weapons are prohibited.


The answer my friend is blowin' in the wind
The solution or resolution to these questions is uncertain or intangible.


How many years can a mountain exist
What is the number of years a mountain can persist before being eroded away by water?


Before it is washed to the sea
Until it finally crumbles and is carried downstream to the ocean.


Yes and how many years can some people exist
What is the amount of time that certain individuals can live in misery and oppression?


Before they're allowed to be free
Until those individuals are granted the freedom they seek and deserve.


Yes and how many times can a man turn his head
What is the frequency with which a man can choose to ignore or turn away from injustice?


And pretend that he just doesn't see
And act as if he is unaware of the problems that plague society.


The answer my friend is blowin in the wind
Yet again, it remains elusive and uncertain.


The answer my friends is blown in the wind
The solutions or resolutions to these issues are intangible and fleeting.


The answer is blowin... in the wind
The resolution to these difficulties is constantly changing and elusive.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bob Dylan

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Comments from YouTube:

@tylerhutchins4952

Love the beginning. It cracks me up every time!

@johnnyjizz15

This is the FIRST ME 1st AND THE GGs song I ever heard
I've been addicted ever since

@carsenmcbride

Same here

@user-el5wo5km5c

amazing!

@CheyenneXmotionless

Amazing

@aparicioarguinarena4483

Awesome

@Unus_Annus_

This song was my fucking childhood

@Stephen17249

Not bad !!!

@maxgurrala7248

YEAH LIKE IT

@JohnMcClane23

Your comparison makes no sense at all, as they're two completely different musical genres. Also, fuck anyone who disrespect the legendary Bob Dylan.

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