Absolutely Sweet Marie
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
BOB DYLAN
- Absolutely Sweet Marie LyricsWell, your railroad gate, you know I just can't jump it
Sometimes it gets so hard, you see
I'm just sitting here, beating on my trumpet
With all these promises you left for me
But where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, I waited for you, when I was half sick
Yes, I waited for you when you hated me
Well, I waited for you inside of the frozen traffic
When you knew, I had some other place to be
Now, where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, anybody can be just like me, obviously
But then not again, not too many can be like you, fortunately
Well, six white horses that you did promise
Were finally delivered down to the penitentiary
But to live outside the law, you must be honest
I know you always say that you agree
Alright, so where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, I don't know how it happened
But the river boat captain, he knows my fate
But everybody else, even yourself
They're just gonna have to wait
Well, I got the fever down in my pockets
The Persian drunkard, he follows me
Yes, I can take him to your house, but I can't unlock it
You see, you forgot to leave me with the key
Oh, where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, I've been in jail, when all the mail showed
That a man can't give his address out to bad company
And now I stand here lookin' at your yellow railroad
In the ruins of your balcony
Wondering where you are tonight, sweet Marie?
© DWARF MUSIC;
Sometimes it gets so hard, you see
I'm just sitting here, beating on my trumpet
With all these promises you left for me
But where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, I waited for you, when I was half sick
Yes, I waited for you when you hated me
Well, I waited for you inside of the frozen traffic
When you knew, I had some other place to be
Now, where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, anybody can be just like me, obviously
But then not again, not too many can be like you, fortunately
Well, six white horses that you did promise
Were finally delivered down to the penitentiary
But to live outside the law, you must be honest
I know you always say that you agree
Well, I don't know how it happened
But the river boat captain, he knows my fate
But everybody else, even yourself
They're just gonna have to wait
Well, I got the fever down in my pockets
The Persian drunkard, he follows me
Yes, I can take him to your house, but I can't unlock it
You see, you forgot to leave me with the key
Oh, where are you tonight, sweet Marie?
Well, I've been in jail, when all the mail showed
That a man can't give his address out to bad company
And now I stand here lookin' at your yellow railroad
In the ruins of your balcony
Wondering where you are tonight, sweet Marie?
© DWARF MUSIC;
Facts about Absolutely Sweet Marie
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Absolutely Sweet Marie is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on May 16, 1966 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Blonde On Blonde" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, in 'Absolutely Sweet Marie', the lyrics of Bob Dylan reflect a profound desire and uncertainty regarding the person referred to as Sweet Marie. The narrator reveals his feelings through waiting, disappointment, and questioning the location of Sweet Marie. Metaphors such as 'railroad gate' and 'frozen traffic' signify obstructions and incredible slowdowns in their love, while 'six white horses' and 'river-boat captain' signify the notions of promises and destiny. The song expresses simultaneously the mixed feelings of a frustrating, yet yearnful, and uncertain love. Thus, the lyrics of absolutely sweet marie song mainly portray heartbreak, anguish, despair, love, and nostalgia. Furthermore, the song highlights the aspect of longing and waiting, disappointment and betrayal, and isolation and solitude. The lyrics indeed convey the themes of longing and frustration in relationships that are still unsuitable for very young children. There is a reference to jail and a mention of a 'Persian drunkard', but these factors are so mild and not explicitly done that they do not lead to a higher rating. Therefore, parental guidance is advisable due to the presence of some adult themes.
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Absolutely Sweet Marie falls under the genre Rock.
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Absolutely Sweet Marie song length is 4 minutes and 57 seconds.
Who wrote Absolutely Sweet Marie lyrics?
Absolutely Sweet Marie is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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When was Absolutely Sweet Marie released?
It is first released on May 16, 1966 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Blonde On Blonde" which includes 14 tracks in total. This song is the 10th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Absolutely Sweet Marie lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, in 'Absolutely Sweet Marie', the lyrics of Bob Dylan reflect a profound desire and uncertainty regarding the person referred to as Sweet Marie. The narrator reveals his feelings through waiting, disappointment, and questioning the location of Sweet Marie. Metaphors such as 'railroad gate' and 'frozen traffic' signify obstructions and incredible slowdowns in their love, while 'six white horses' and 'river-boat captain' signify the notions of promises and destiny. The song expresses simultaneously the mixed feelings of a frustrating, yet yearnful, and uncertain love. Thus, the lyrics of absolutely sweet marie song mainly portray heartbreak, anguish, despair, love, and nostalgia. Furthermore, the song highlights the aspect of longing and waiting, disappointment and betrayal, and isolation and solitude. The lyrics indeed convey the themes of longing and frustration in relationships that are still unsuitable for very young children. There is a reference to jail and a mention of a 'Persian drunkard', but these factors are so mild and not explicitly done that they do not lead to a higher rating. Therefore, parental guidance is advisable due to the presence of some adult themes.
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Which genre is Absolutely Sweet Marie?
Absolutely Sweet Marie falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Absolutely Sweet Marie?
Absolutely Sweet Marie song length is 4 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bob Dylan
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1966 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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