Bob Dylan Lyrics

    ------ About the song Solid Rock performed by Bob Dylan

The verse that touches me the most in Solid Rock is from Isaiah Chapter 53 ..."For me He was chastised, for me He was hated, for me he was rejected by a world that He created." The whole song glorifies the Lord. I can't understand why more Youth pastors didn't have songs like this in their church that Bob Dylan wrote. Jesus said, "If I be lifted up I will draw all men to me." It certainly lifts Jesus up. And when I heard Bob Dylan talking about Jesus on an interview during his "Jesus Years" I liked every word he said, and how he said it.. It made me very happy to see him taking a stand for for the Lord in front of those unbelievers like he did. In the end, all that is going to matter is for a soul to make it into the kingdom of Heaven.

    ------ About the song Never Say Good Bye performed by Bob Dylan

"Twilight on the frozen lake" twilight signifies that something is about to happen like light disappearing into night. "on the frozen lake" means things have been standing still. "A north wind about to break" is his anticipation for a change..."on the foot prints in the snow" means when the wind blows (which may also, mean when the Holy Spirit, who is like the wind, leads) those foot prints will blow through the snow, and he will go.
..."Silence below" along with the weather, signifies that he is up high in the mountains (or highlands). The happening he is anticipating will happen when he comes down from the mountains, from the coldness of the situation. The silence below may also mean he hasn't heard from a special someone..."You're beautiful beyond words, you're beautiful to me..." is what he's thinking or singing. Now, he's wondering if she still wants him and says, "You could make me cry, never say good-bye". ...When he says, "My dreams are made of iron and steel" he means his love for her is definitely strong and real. ( Iron is very strong, and steel in it's purest form is a thousand times stronger than iron) That verse could bring a sense of security to a woman, if he really means it....."with a big bouquet of roses hanging down from heavens to the ground" is symbolic of a love so beautiful it' s like roses from heaven. ..."The crashing waves roll over me as I stand upon the sand" trouble is coming but he could handle it, he's not sinking, even though he's standing on the sand waiting for her. He tells her to grab hold of his hand when she comes. He wants her to come soon and he will help her to stand with him. "Oh baby, baby blue" could mean she's been feeling blue without him near, or that she has pretty blue eyes. "You'll change your last name, too." Sounds like his way of proposing. You turned your hair to brown, love to see it hanging down. She's got long brown hair that she ties up when she's working, or trying to look dignified, and let's down when she's relaxed, or playful. ...This is a beautiful love song, and Bob Dylan sings it nicely along with the music.

    ------ About the song When He Returns performed by Bob Dylan

....When He Returns is an inspirational scriptural sound song that has the right musical rhythmic flow and atmosphere. Bob Dylan's voice is at it's best as he sings this song like nobody else could.
....In verse one we find the meaning of "The iron hand ain't no match for the iron rod" in Revelation 2:27 'And He shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers' Then, the next verse, "The strongest wall will crumble and fall to Almighty God" emphasizes the power of God even more. When you know the Lord, it is awesome, not frightening, to see that He is so powerful. It makes you feel secure and protected from enemies.
..."It's only He (the Lord) who could reduce me to tears" may have more than one meaning, from my own experience when the Lord reveals something so beautiful, like giving Himself through Jesus Christ to be the atonement Lamb. It can many times bring tears to my eyes thinking about what He must have suffered,and to know that He loved us that much!
...When he says, "Don't you cry" I think what he is thinking about are the ones who are "weeping" because they waited too long to be ready for the coming of the Lord.
It reminds me of the wise and foolish virgins, the wise virgins had oil (symbolizing the Holy Spirit) in their lamps. The foolish virgins wanted some of their oil. The wise said, No, lest there not be enough for you and us. Go and get for yourself. While they went, the Bridegroom came and they were left behind. "Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day or the hour when the Son of man comes" (meaning the second coming of our Lord) Matthew 25:1-13 ..."Don't you die" is referring to the second death mentioned in Revelation 2:11 "He that overcomes shall not be hurt of the second death." *The second death is hell. Now, some of you, may not want to hear anything about hell, not even that word "Hell" unless it is in cussing. Please "cool it," We are warning you with tears in our eyes because Jesus loves you, and He doesn't want you to go there. "FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE....GOD DID NOT SEND HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD, BUT THAT THE WORLD MAY BE SAVED. John 3:16-17 If you don't believe it, you may need more faith, the way to get more faith is by hearing the word of God (from the Holy Bible) for what you need. Romans 10:17 says, "FAITH COMES BY HEARING THE WORD OF GOD." ..."How long can you falsify, and deny what is real". I believe all of us who have had this experience of the Holy Spirit coming into our spirit and giving us His energizing life, the beauty of salvation, like it so much, we wish we would have surrendered to Him sooner. We are not preaching down at you...we were there, we all have to come to the foot of the cross to be saved. He may be thinking about himself, also in saying this, 'cause even in our daily walk, we drift a little, if we don't spend enough time in studying the bible, and having fellowship in singing to Him, and praying. I have had days like that. "The things that we see are temporal, but the things that are not seen are eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:18. That's reality! ..."Surrender your crown on this blood stained ground, take off your mask." This is like an altar call, a "crown" symbolizes being a ruler, here it may just mean to let go of your own control of your life as he points you to the cross at calvary where Jesus's blood dropped down to the ground for all the times you went your own way, away from Him. "Don't you burn" is direct and to the point, the sound of his voice is filled with compassion. How could a friend not warn you if you are getting to close to the edge of a cliff with a blind fold on?! He's trying to help someone to see the Light....to seek the Lord with all of their heart. Why? Jeremiah 29:13 "AND YE SHALL SEEK ME, AND FIND ME, WHEN YE SHALL SEARCH FOR ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART." Thank you, Bob Dylan. This is a wonderful song.

    ------ About the song The Death of Emmett Till performed by Bob Dylan

Things like this happen. I'm from Mississippi, and whilst I am only of a very young age (fourteen...right above C.O.P.P.A. regulations) I still was around a good deal of racism, despite all of the regulations the government claims. There was perhaps one black person in my entire school district; if I remember correctly, it was a girl.

There's a girl in several of my classes, named Jade, who has a thing for black guys. She's white. Every time I see her, I feel only pity for her and hope she never goes to Mississippi...for she would surely be murdered. Which is sad.

    ------ About the song Restless Farewell performed by Bob Dylan

Oh, it's a man's world, I hear people say,
A man can leave his loving girl and go far away
To play his music, sing and write his songs,
And she'll be waiting for him where she belongs.

But let a woman take some time
To do what she thinks is divine,
And she may be left behind With lonely memories of what was so fine!

Still, there is a truth to believe....
"Unless the Lord builds the house It's built in vain" *King James Holy Bible
So let's plead the blood of Jesus, follow Him,
And praise His wonderful name!

Although this song speaks of parting, it also, reveals a sincerity and generosity this man has for the ones who he accepts for his friends. Which gives a pleasant tone to this song."Of all the money I did spend, I let it slip gladly to my friends". I like the concern he has for not wanting to have hurt any of the girls he was involved with when he says, '..."of every girl if ever I've touched, I did not do it harmfully, and of every girl, if ever I hurt, I did not do it knowin'ly.". That may make it easier for a girl to forgive if she got hurt and move on, expecting the right one to come along for herself. "Let every woman have her own husband." *King James Bible Then, he explains why, even though he may have liked to stay friends,
he just doesn't have the time it takes to develop friendship to the depth that he wants in a relationship..This can easily be understood if you're an artist who does a lot of traveling and needs time to be without distraction in concentrating on writing, singing, practicing music, etc.
"Of every foe that ever I faced, the cause was there before we came, and every cause if ever I fought, I fought it full without regret or shame." This tells us that the song is about someone who does not look for trouble. However, if it comes he does not run. He stands against it and does what he can to remedy it, and has no regret or shame when he takes a stand. This implies that he makes sure of what he feels he has to do and does it "full" to get the job done. This trait is of good quality, shows excellent character, and courage. I love the following verses..."But the darkness doth die, as the curtain is drawn, and somebody's eyes must meet the dawn." symbolizes that he is fighting for what is right, the truth, justice, etc. (Another revelation of admirable characteristics in this man)
"And if I see the day, I'd only have to stay...so I'll bid farewell in the night and be gone." May mean that if he stays longer with this person, he may see enough good, that his heart will be influenced to have her for his friend, but because of all he has to do, he doesn't even want to know that, "To remain as friends,we need the time to meet demands, and stay behind"....so "I'll bid farewell and be down the line." Glory Cloud Revelation thinks this is a great song except for the last sentence.

    ------ About the song Can't Help Falling In Love performed by Bob Dylan

Beautifully sung, just wanted to tell you, liked the photo that came up with it last night, and wanted to see it, again. Is there another place I should be writing you if there is a need to respond to something you said that isn't a review?

    ------ About the song Masters Of War performed by Bob Dylan

Thankyou for giving equal space for a Biblical view RE: JD's Reincarnation Review of Masters of War 4/17/13 We live in a democracy, he has a right to his opinion. and I have the right to mine based on the scriptures of the Holy Bible, the living word. ... It says in Hebrews 9:27 "...It is appointed onto man once to die, but after this the judgment." (for those of us who have received Jesus for our Saviour, the judgment for our sins was put on Him. Therefore, we won't be judged for our sins. But our works shall be judged whether what we did will be rewarded or burned (so it is not remembered any more) ...The word of God in the Holy Bible tells us the Lord's way for protecting ourselves, and our children from the evil that is in this world. He says, in Ephesians, Chapter 6:11- to "Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery cars of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching with perseverance...let your requests be made known unto the Lord. ...Jesus said in John Chapter 10:10 "The thief comes to steal, kill and to destroy", but "I have come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly". People get in trouble when they accuse God for what the devil is doing. Yes, He could have stopped it, and sometimes He does, but He will do it His way. Some of His ways are too mysterious for finding out, He says He'll reveal some things to us only in Heaven. However, He makes it clear in Hebrews 6:12 and 11 Peter 1:4 that the promises (his word for protection, healing, salvation, our needs being met, etc) are received by faith and patience. "Whereby are given unto us exceedingly great and precious promises: that by these ye may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."...be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

    ------ About the song Masters Of War performed by Bob Dylan

In reading some of the other reviews, I feel that some of it is coming out of misunderstanding...This song I believe was written because of what many young men and women felt about the way the Vietnamese War was being handled. The United States could have ended that war sooner than in 10 years. Instead, many young men from this generation were sent there without the back up they needed to win and get it over with fast. It's not wrong to try to rescue people from something like the enslavement of communism, if they want us to help them to have freedom. But what was wrong is not doing everything we could to protect our own when they risked their lives to do it. The way it dragged on for 10 years, with many young americans shedding their blood, there rose up a protest from that generation. It seemed like to them, that their friends were being sent to the slaughter field. Why? Who knows why!

    ------ About the song Don't Think Twice It's All Right performed by Bob Dylan

The Mark Twain straight talking country style lyrics are great and so much to the point there need be no explanation to understand what this one means. Therefore, the emphasis of this review will be to compliment the song writer for the way the words and the music flow, and to acknowledge what affect it may have on some of the listeners. The verse "When your rooster crows at the break of dawn...Look out your window and I'll be gone, You're the reason I'm traveling on", I liked to sing when I needed something to help give me strength to get out of a relationship that seemed to be going no where. Fight or flight, is an old saying. Back then, the grass looked greener on the other side. Nevertheless, I found out in life, that most of the time it's better to stand, and fight instead of running away. Being a Christian, the best weapons to use are the weapons of our warfare that are not carnal,but mighty to the pulling down of strongholds, taking up the whole armour of God as spoken of in Ephesians Chapter 6. True love never runs smooth. Life is full of troubles. In this world we shall have tribulation, Jesus said. But be of good cheer, because I have overcome so shall you. In another verse, it is said "I'm on the dark side of the road". Maybe his heart that he says he gave her, is telling him, he shouldn't go. Then, in the next line he says,"I wish there was somethin' you would do or say, to try to make me change my mind and stay". He doesn't really want to go. He wants her to stop acting like a child is hinted in
the verse "I once loved a woman, a child I'm told. I gave her my heart, but she wanted my soul". apparently she needs to stop being so self-centered and say or do something to help him to feel loved, again. He's hurt. It's possible that she didn't mean to hurt him. Maybe the timing wasn't right, or maybe she didn't believe he really loved her.
What did he do to show his love for her to help her to trust and believe in him. It's not mentioned except I gave her my heart and time. Maybe she gave him her heart and time, too. Now, what are they a gonna do if she means it, too. "I love you, Don't think twice, it's all right", and kiss each other goodnight, would be a happy ending for this song.

    ------ About the song Masters Of War performed by Bob Dylan

"a 6 year old girl is raped by a 45 year old man, and god watches this happen... seriously? freewill?"

If you believe in reincarnation, and that everything travels in circles, and you get back what give out, then this makes perfect sence for the soul to learn thru empathy. Who knows what atrocities the girls soul committed in a past incarnation?
The belief in reincarnation predates any church's control philosophy, and is a perfect way to teach,with a "soul cage",trapped on this prison planet. I belive all evil doers will be held accountable by the creater.