Like A Rolling Stone
Speaker 1st Lyrics
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You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
People'd call, say, "Beware doll, you're bound to fall"
You thought they were all kiddin' you
You used to laugh about
Everybody that was hangin' out
Now you don't talk so loud
Now you don't seem so proud
How does it feel
How does it feel
To be without a home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone?
You've gone to the finest school all right, Miss Lonely
But you know you only used to get juiced in it
And nobody has ever taught you how to live on the street
And now you find out you're gonna have to get used to it
You said you'd never compromise
With the mystery tramp, but now you realize
He's not selling any alibis
As you stare into the vacuum of his eyes
And ask him do you want to make a deal?
How does it feel
How does it feel
To be on your own
With no direction home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone?
You never turned around to see the frowns on the jugglers and the clowns
When they all come down and did tricks for you
You never understood that it ain't no good
You shouldn't let other people get your kicks for you
You used to ride on the chrome horse with your diplomat
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat
Ain't it hard when you discover that
He really wasn't where it's at
After he took from you everything he could steal.
How does it feel
How does it feel
To be on your own
With no direction home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone?
Princess on the steeple and all the pretty people
They're drinkin', thinkin' that they got it made
Exchanging all kinds of precious gifts and things
But you'd better lift your diamond ring, you'd better pawn it babe
You used to be so amused
At Napoleon in rags and the language that he used
Go to him now, he calls you, you can't refuse
When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose
You're invisible now, you got no secrets to conceal.
How does it feel
How does it feel
To be on your own
With no direction home
Like a complete unknown
Like a rolling stone?
The song "Like A Rolling Stone" by Speaker 1st recounts the story of a woman who used to live a lavish lifestyle but has now fallen from grace and is struggling to survive. The lyrics depict the singer's disdain for the woman's former haughty attitude and her current pitiful state. In the first verse, the singer points out that the woman used to be wealthy and generous, but now she's lost everything and has no choice but to beg for food. The chorus, "How does it feel / To be without a home / Like a complete unknown / Like a rolling stone?" is a reflection of the woman's dire situation and her loss of status and identity.
In the second verse, the singer addresses the woman's privileged background, explaining that she never learned how to survive on the streets. The woman had previously declared that she would never settle for anything less than the best, yet she now finds herself humbled by her circumstances. The third verse is a warning to anyone who lets others make decisions for them and offers a reflection on the fleeting nature of material possessions. The lyrics suggest that people should not become complacent with their status or rely on others to find joy in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time you dressed so fine
You were in a better place in life, had money, and had the world at your fingertips.
You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
You used to give to the less fortunate, but now you are in their shoes.
People'd call, say, 'Beware doll, you're bound to fall'
Your behavior was leading you to a bad place and others saw it coming.
You thought they were all kiddin' you
You were in denial about your situation.
You used to laugh about everybody that was hangin' out
You used to judge others and think yourself above them.
Now you don't talk so loud, now you don't seem so proud
You have lost your confidence and are ashamed of your current situation.
About having to be scrounging for your next meal.
You are struggling to survive and find your next meal.
How does it feel to be without a home
You have lost your sense of security and belonging.
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone?
You are lost and aimlessly wandering through life like a rolling stone.
You've gone to the finest school all right, Miss Lonely
You may have attended the best schools, but you are still alone and unprepared for this situation.
But you know you only used to get juiced in it
You only cared about the parties and social status, not the education.
And nobody has ever taught you how to live on the street
You lack the skills and knowledge needed to survive in your current situation.
And now you find out you're gonna have to get used to it
You are slowly realizing that this is your reality now.
You said you'd never compromise with the mystery tramp, but now you realize
You thought you were too good to compromise with others in similar situations, but now you are in their shoes.
He's not selling any alibis
You are realizing that nobody can help you or give you an excuse for your situation.
As you stare into the vacuum of his eyes and ask him do you want to make a deal?
You are desperate and trying to find a way out of this situation.
You never turned around to see the frowns on the jugglers and the clowns
You never cared about those trying to entertain you, nor their struggles.
When they all come down and did tricks for you
Others made an effort to entertain you, but you took them for granted.
You never understood that it ain't no good
You never realized that depending on others for validation and entertainment is not fulfilling.
You shouldn't let other people get your kicks for you
You should focus on finding your own happiness and not relying on others.
You used to ride on the chrome horse with your diplomat
You used to be surrounded by luxury and influence.
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat
You were surrounded by extravagance and excess.
Ain't it hard when you discover that he really wasn't where it's at
You are realizing that your previous luxuries and excess did not bring you happiness or fulfillment.
After he took from you everything he could steal.
You were taken advantage of and left with nothing.
Princess on the steeple and all the pretty people
You see others in a better place in life, making you feel worse about your own situation.
They're drinkin', thinkin' that they got it made
Others are enjoying life while you are struggling to survive.
Exchanging all kinds of precious gifts and things
Others are exchanging luxury gifts while you have nothing to offer.
But you'd better lift your diamond ring, you'd better pawn it babe
You need to sell your valuable possessions in order to survive.
You used to be so amused, at Napoleon in rags and the language that he used
You used to enjoy seeing others in worse situations than you, but now you are that person.
Go to him now, he calls you, you can't refuse
When others are struggling with you, it's hard to refuse help.
When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose
When you have hit rock bottom, you have nothing else to lose.
You're invisible now, you got no secrets to conceal
You are unseen and overlooked in your current situation, with nothing to hide or protect.
How does it feel to be on your own with no direction home
You are lost and without guidance or direction, trying to find your way.
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone?
You feel completely lost and aimlessly wandering, like a rolling stone.
Contributed by Luke O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Om Nang AE( AUTOentertainment )
Once upon a time you dressed so fine
Threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
People call say 'beware doll, you're bound to fall'
You thought they were all kidding you
You used to laugh about
Everybody that was hanging out
Now you don't talk so loud
Now you don't seem so proud
About having to be scrounging your next meal
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be without a home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ahh you've gone to the finest schools, alright Miss Lonely
But you know you only used to get juiced in it
Nobody's ever taught you how to live out on the street
And now you're gonna have to get used to it
You say you never compromise
With the mystery tramp, but now you realize
He's not selling any alibis
As you stare into the vacuum of his eyes
And say do you want to make a deal?
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
A complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ah you never turned around to see the frowns
On the jugglers and the clowns when they all did tricks for you
You never understood that it ain't no good
You shouldn't let other people get your kicks for you
You used to ride on a chrome horse with your diplomat
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat
Ain't it hard when you discovered that
He really wasn't where it's at
After he took from you everything he could steal
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To have on your own, with no direction home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ahh princess on a steeple and all the pretty people
They're all drinking, thinking that they've got it made
Exchanging all precious gifts
But you better take your diamond ring, you better pawn it babe
You used to be so amused
At Napoleon in rags and the language that he used
Go to him he calls you, you can't refuse
When you ain't got nothing, you got nothing to lose
You're invisible now, you've got no secrets to conceal
How does it feel, ah how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Om Nang AE( AUTOentertainment )
Once upon a time you dressed so fine
Threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you?
People call say 'beware doll, you're bound to fall'
You thought they were all kidding you
You used to laugh about
Everybody that was hanging out
Now you don't talk so loud
Now you don't seem so proud
About having to be scrounging your next meal
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be without a home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ahh you've gone to the finest schools, alright Miss Lonely
But you know you only used to get juiced in it
Nobody's ever taught you how to live out on the street
And now you're gonna have to get used to it
You say you never compromise
With the mystery tramp, but now you realize
He's not selling any alibis
As you stare into the vacuum of his eyes
And say do you want to make a deal?
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
A complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ah you never turned around to see the frowns
On the jugglers and the clowns when they all did tricks for you
You never understood that it ain't no good
You shouldn't let other people get your kicks for you
You used to ride on a chrome horse with your diplomat
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat
Ain't it hard when you discovered that
He really wasn't where it's at
After he took from you everything he could steal
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To have on your own, with no direction home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ahh princess on a steeple and all the pretty people
They're all drinking, thinking that they've got it made
Exchanging all precious gifts
But you better take your diamond ring, you better pawn it babe
You used to be so amused
At Napoleon in rags and the language that he used
Go to him he calls you, you can't refuse
When you ain't got nothing, you got nothing to lose
You're invisible now, you've got no secrets to conceal
How does it feel, ah how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
B A
setelah lihat youtube sy baru tahu kalo lagu soundtrack gie ini adalah lagu cover dari bob dylan. great song n great cover btw
Brilliant Reckoner
Versi paling bagus
ini.ana3412
Gokil reda sebelum hijrah.. Total bengal
Anime Cuttō
Vocalist nya kayak Pak Tarno waktu muda. Hehhe
Ishtarkult 08
Lebih rock n roll Attir sih dari vokalis lama Speaker 1st ,si Reda
Darus Ilmi
Vesrsi paling enak
HMR CHANNEL
Njiir ini video jdul trnyta ad jg yg cover bob dylan andy rif
Zulfahmi Pasaribu
@outsider173 yeah.. itulah rock n roll :)
afif hakim
vokalisnya ancur banget ..