Mississippi
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
BOB DYLAN
- Mississippi LyricsEvery step of the way, we walk the line
Your days are numbered, so are mine
Time is piling up, we struggle and we stray
We're all boxed in, nowhere to escape
City's just a jungle, more games to play
Trapped in the heart of it, tryin' to get away
I was raised in the country, I been working in the town
I been in trouble ever since I set my suitcase down
Got nothing for you, I had nothing before
Don't even have anything for myself anymore
Sky full of fire, came pouring down
Nothing you can sell me, I'll see you around
All my powers of expression and thoughts so sublime
Could never do you justice in reason or rhyme
Only one thing I did wrong
Stayed in Mississippi a day too long
Well, the devil's in the alley, mule's in the stall
Say anything you wanna, I have heard it all
I was thinking about the things that Rosie said
I was dreaming I was sleeping in Rosie's bed
Walking through the leaves, falling from the trees
Feeling like a stranger nobody sees
So many things that we never will undo
I know you're sorry, I'm sorry too
Some people will offer you their hand and some won't
Last night I knew you, tonight I don't
I need something strong to distract my mind
I'm gonna look at you 'til my eyes go blind
Well I got here following the southern star
I crossed that river just to be where you are
Only one thing I did wrong
Stayed in Mississippi a day too long
Well my ship's been split to splinters and it's sinking fast
I'm drowning in the poison, got no future, got no past
But my heart is not weary, it's light and it's free
I've got nothing but affection for all those who sailed with me
Everybody's moving, if they ain't already there
Everybody's got to move somewhere
Stick with me baby, stick with me anyhow
Things should start to get interesting right about now
My clothes are wet, tight on my skin
Not as tight as the corner that I painted myself in
I know that fortune is waiting to be kind
So give me your hand and say you'll be mine
Well, the emptiness is endless, cold as the clay
You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way
Only one thing I did wrong
Stayed in Mississippi a day too long.
Your days are numbered, so are mine
Time is piling up, we struggle and we stray
We're all boxed in, nowhere to escape
City's just a jungle, more games to play
Trapped in the heart of it, tryin' to get away
I was raised in the country, I been working in the town
I been in trouble ever since I set my suitcase down
Got nothing for you, I had nothing before
Don't even have anything for myself anymore
Sky full of fire, came pouring down
Nothing you can sell me, I'll see you around
All my powers of expression and thoughts so sublime
Could never do you justice in reason or rhyme
Only one thing I did wrong
Stayed in Mississippi a day too long
Well, the devil's in the alley, mule's in the stall
Say anything you wanna, I have heard it all
I was thinking about the things that Rosie said
I was dreaming I was sleeping in Rosie's bed
Walking through the leaves, falling from the trees
Feeling like a stranger nobody sees
So many things that we never will undo
I know you're sorry, I'm sorry too
Some people will offer you their hand and some won't
I need something strong to distract my mind
I'm gonna look at you 'til my eyes go blind
Well I got here following the southern star
I crossed that river just to be where you are
Only one thing I did wrong
Stayed in Mississippi a day too long
Well my ship's been split to splinters and it's sinking fast
I'm drowning in the poison, got no future, got no past
But my heart is not weary, it's light and it's free
I've got nothing but affection for all those who sailed with me
Everybody's moving, if they ain't already there
Everybody's got to move somewhere
Stick with me baby, stick with me anyhow
Things should start to get interesting right about now
My clothes are wet, tight on my skin
Not as tight as the corner that I painted myself in
I know that fortune is waiting to be kind
So give me your hand and say you'll be mine
Well, the emptiness is endless, cold as the clay
You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way
Only one thing I did wrong
Stayed in Mississippi a day too long.
Facts about Mississippi
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Mississippi is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on September 10, 2001 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Love and Theft" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Bob Dylan's 'Mississippi' is a metaphor for life with all its struggles and complexities. The Mississippi serves as a symbol for being in a tough spot. The song presents the themes of being imprisoned, wishing for a change, and the inevitability of paying for a prolonged stay in a difficult place. Mostly the lyrics of Mississippi revolve around reflection, heartbreak, solitude, love, and nostalgia. The song also highlights the importance of struggle and escape, regret and reflection, isolation and longing, and hope and resilience. The lyrics present some mature themes and emotional challenges, thus parental guidance is recommended for younger children. There are references to feelings of entrapment and personal conflict, but no explicit language or graphic content.
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Mississippi falls under the genre Pop.
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Mississippi song length is 5 minutes and 21 seconds.
Who wrote Mississippi lyrics?
Mississippi is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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When was Mississippi released?
It is first released on September 10, 2001 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Love and Theft" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Mississippi lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Bob Dylan's 'Mississippi' is a metaphor for life with all its struggles and complexities. The Mississippi serves as a symbol for being in a tough spot. The song presents the themes of being imprisoned, wishing for a change, and the inevitability of paying for a prolonged stay in a difficult place. Mostly the lyrics of Mississippi revolve around reflection, heartbreak, solitude, love, and nostalgia. The song also highlights the importance of struggle and escape, regret and reflection, isolation and longing, and hope and resilience. The lyrics present some mature themes and emotional challenges, thus parental guidance is recommended for younger children. There are references to feelings of entrapment and personal conflict, but no explicit language or graphic content.
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Which genre is Mississippi?
Mississippi falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Mississippi?
Mississippi song length is 5 minutes and 21 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bob Dylan
Record Label(s): 2001 Sony Music Entertainment
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