Subterranean Homesick Blues
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
BOB DYLAN
- Subterranean Homesick Blues LyricsJohnny's in the basement, mixing up the medicine
I'm on the pavement, thinking about the government
The man in the trench coat, badge out, laid off
Says "He's got a bad cough, wants to get it paid off"
Look out kid, it's somethin' you did
God knows when but you're doin' it again
You better duck down the alley way, lookin' for a new friend
The man in the coon-skin cap, in the big pen
Wants eleven dollar bills, you only got ten
Maggie comes fleet foot face full of black soot
Talkin' that the heat put, plants in the bed but
The phone's tapped anyway, Maggie says that many say
"They must bust in early May, orders from the D.A"
Look out kid, don't matter what you did
But walk on your tip toes don't tie no bows
Better stay away from those that carry around a fire hose
Keep a clean nose, watch the plain clothes
You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows
Oh get sick, get well, hang around a ink well
Ring bell, hard to tell, if anything is goin' to sell
Try hard, get barred, get back, write Braille
Get jailed, jump bail, join the army if you fail
Look out kid, you're gonna get hit
But losers, cheaters, six-time users
Hangin' around the theaters
Girl by the whirlpool, lookin' for a new fool
Don't follow leaders, watch your parkin' meters
Oh get born, keep warm, short pants, romance
Learn to dance, get dressed, get blessed, try to be a success
Please her, please him, buy gifts, don't steal, don't lift
Twenty years of schoolin' and they put you on the day shift
Look out kid, they keep it all hid
Better jump down a manhole, light yourself a candle
Don't wear sandals, try to avoid the scandals
Don't wanna be a bum you better chew gum
The pump don't work, 'cause the vandals took the handles
I'm on the pavement, thinking about the government
The man in the trench coat, badge out, laid off
Says "He's got a bad cough, wants to get it paid off"
Look out kid, it's somethin' you did
God knows when but you're doin' it again
You better duck down the alley way, lookin' for a new friend
The man in the coon-skin cap, in the big pen
Wants eleven dollar bills, you only got ten
Maggie comes fleet foot face full of black soot
Talkin' that the heat put, plants in the bed but
The phone's tapped anyway, Maggie says that many say
"They must bust in early May, orders from the D.A"
Look out kid, don't matter what you did
But walk on your tip toes don't tie no bows
Better stay away from those that carry around a fire hose
Keep a clean nose, watch the plain clothes
You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows
Ring bell, hard to tell, if anything is goin' to sell
Try hard, get barred, get back, write Braille
Get jailed, jump bail, join the army if you fail
Look out kid, you're gonna get hit
But losers, cheaters, six-time users
Hangin' around the theaters
Girl by the whirlpool, lookin' for a new fool
Don't follow leaders, watch your parkin' meters
Oh get born, keep warm, short pants, romance
Learn to dance, get dressed, get blessed, try to be a success
Please her, please him, buy gifts, don't steal, don't lift
Twenty years of schoolin' and they put you on the day shift
Look out kid, they keep it all hid
Better jump down a manhole, light yourself a candle
Don't wear sandals, try to avoid the scandals
Don't wanna be a bum you better chew gum
The pump don't work, 'cause the vandals took the handles
Facts about Subterranean Homesick Blues
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Subterranean Homesick Blues is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on March 22, 1965 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Bringing It All Back Home" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Bob Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues paints a vivid tableau of a tumultuous and perplexing universe where people are under the yoke of society's demands and standards. The words exude the feeling of insurrection against the rule of the majority, and at the same time, a warning to be very careful and to use one's inner strength to get around life's difficulties, by being always, though sometimes not easily, persons in the throes of chaos and unpredictability. The lyrics mainly emphasize through the use of very sharp-cut social commentary, history, personal grievance, pondering, and fury. Accordingly, the song carries the message of the necessity of alertness and care as well as hidden societal critique and the struggle for existence. On the one hand, the lyrics are talking about rebellion and the danger of authority; on the other hand, the message probably is not appropriate for little kids unless accompanied by their parents. There'll be mentions of unlawful actions and social problems but not in an overtly graphic manner.
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Subterranean Homesick Blues falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Subterranean Homesick Blues song length is 2 minutes and 19 seconds.
Who wrote Subterranean Homesick Blues lyrics?
Subterranean Homesick Blues is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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When was Subterranean Homesick Blues released?
It is first released on March 22, 1965 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Bringing It All Back Home" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Subterranean Homesick Blues lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, Bob Dylan's Subterranean Homesick Blues paints a vivid tableau of a tumultuous and perplexing universe where people are under the yoke of society's demands and standards. The words exude the feeling of insurrection against the rule of the majority, and at the same time, a warning to be very careful and to use one's inner strength to get around life's difficulties, by being always, though sometimes not easily, persons in the throes of chaos and unpredictability. The lyrics mainly emphasize through the use of very sharp-cut social commentary, history, personal grievance, pondering, and fury. Accordingly, the song carries the message of the necessity of alertness and care as well as hidden societal critique and the struggle for existence. On the one hand, the lyrics are talking about rebellion and the danger of authority; on the other hand, the message probably is not appropriate for little kids unless accompanied by their parents. There'll be mentions of unlawful actions and social problems but not in an overtly graphic manner.
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Which genre is Subterranean Homesick Blues?
Subterranean Homesick Blues falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Subterranean Homesick Blues?
Subterranean Homesick Blues song length is 2 minutes and 19 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bob Dylan
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1965 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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Weird Al Yankovic made a parody of this called BOB.All the lyrics were palidromes.(Words spelt the same backwards.)