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Stealin'
grateful dead & bob dylan Lyrics
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Stay with me baby like my easy rider done
If you don't think I love you look what a fool I've been
If you don't think I'm sinking look what a hole I'm in
I'm stealin' pretty mama don't you tell on me
I'm stealin' back my good old used-to-be
Well, the woman I love she's about my size
She's a married woman, comes to see me sometimes
The Grateful Dead & Bob Dylan's song Stealin' reflects a situation where the singer is in love with a married woman who visits him occasionally. The song opens up with a plea for the woman to embrace him, and reiterates the fact that he wants her to stay with him. He then goes on to confess his love, admitting that he's foolish in love and has dug himself into a hole with the woman he loves. He then begs her not to tell on him as he attempts to steal back his former glory in the eyes of his lover.
The woman he loves is married, and the man singing the song is stealing moments with her, hoping she does not reveal their affair. Although he knows that it might lead to trouble, he is still willing to take the risk and steal moments with her. Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on how the woman is older and about his size, and the man is trying to steal back what was once his.
In summary, the song Stealin' is a story of love and the risk the singer is willing to take to be with the woman he loves, despite her being married. The relationship is shrouded in secrecy and the man is trying to reclaim what once was his.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, put your arms around me like a circle in the sun
Embrace me completely, like a circle surrounding the sun
Stay with me baby like my easy rider done
Remain by my side, my dear, just as my trusty motorcycle has
If you don't think I love you look what a fool I've been
It would be foolish to doubt my love for you, just observe my past behavior
If you don't think I'm sinking look what a hole I'm in
It is evident from my current state that I am in a perilous situation, do not underestimate it
I'm stealin' pretty mama don't you tell on me
Please keep this a secret, my darling, I am pilfering something valuable
I'm stealin' back my good old used-to-be
I am repossessing something that was rightfully mine, my dear, something I used to cherish
Well, the woman I love she's about my size
The woman I am enamored with is of similar stature to me
She's a married woman, comes to see me sometimes
Unfortunately, she is already wedded, but she visits me on occasion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAX ROMEO
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@OldHeadMusic-sg4wr
what a great version!
@williamsigmonlove4718
Wow what a gem my first favorite old electric Dead song with Bob singing and all of them playing at acoustically this is quite a gem tyvm
@robertwheeler3862
Sweet.
@williamdavis7950
Enjoyable! Any idea who's playing mandolin here?
@fuzzyallan
The version of "Stealin'" from the Grateful Dead Hour is different from the main rehearsals, and is rumored to be Bob Dylan on mandolin.
http://www.thebestofwebsite.com/Bands/Categories/Dy_Dead/Rehearsals.htm
@brianduffy2361
..She’s a married girl , comes over and sees me sometimes ..