BOB DYLAN

- Take A Message To Mary Lyrics

These are the words of a frontier man
Who lost his love when he turned bad.

Take a message to Mary
But don't tell here where I am
Take a message to Mary
But don't say I'm in a jam
You can tell her that I had to see the world
Tell her that my ship set sail
You can say she'd better not wait for me
But don't tell her I'm in jail, oh don't tell her I'm in jail.

Take a message to Mary
But don't tell her what I've done
Please, don't mention the stage coach
And the shot from a carried gun
You better tell her that I had to change my plans
And cancel out the wedding-day
But please, don't mention the lonely cell
Where I'm gonna pine away, until my dying-day.

Take a message to Mary
But don't tell her all you know
My heart is aching for Mary
Lord know I miss her so
Just tell her that I went to Timbukto
Tell her I'm searching for gold
You can say she better find someone new
To cherish and to hold, oh Lord, this cell is so cold.

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Facts about Take A Message To Mary

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Who wrote Take A Message To Mary lyrics?


Take A Message To Mary is written by Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant.
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When was Take A Message To Mary released?


It is first released on June 08, 1970 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Self Portrait" which includes 24 tracks in total. This song is the 18th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Take A Message To Mary lyrics?


When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Bob Dylan's 'Take a Message to Mary' is about a man who, having made bad decisions, gets someone to pass on a false message to his love, Mary, so as not to reveal to her the cruel truth of his present situation. The message to Mary lyrics mainly highlight love, angst, despair, and contemplation along with heartbreak. Moreover, the song talks about the different aspects of love lost, secrecy, and deceit as well as regret and yearning. The lyrics talk about regret and imply being a criminal and imprisonment, which are not exactly children's topics. Besides, there are phrases like 'a shot from a carried gun' and 'lonely cell' that hint at violence and prison life which probably make it more suitable for the older audience.
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Which genre is Take A Message To Mary?


Take A Message To Mary falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Take A Message To Mary?


Take A Message To Mary is produced by Bob Johnston.
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How long is the song Take A Message To Mary?


Take A Message To Mary song length is 2 minutes and 44 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Boudleaux Bryant, Felice Bryant
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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Meaning to "Take A Message To Mary" song lyrics

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Emma May 14, 2011-11:04
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This song is lovely,Bob Dylan you're too good.what a thoughtful meaningful and wonderful song.more grease to your elbow...
Cmark April 29, 2011-10:57
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Very very wonderful. A perfect voice combination, highly touching and inspirational for an upcoming artiste like me. I love it. Please download my black queen by cmark on youtube. 07061867761
KELVIN MUSIC January 22, 2011-9:07
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THIS SONG IS SO MEANINGFUL AND TOUCHING I REALLY MUST CONFESS AM A MUSICIAN BUT HAS NEVER HEARD A SONG LIKE THIS BEFORE.HUH IS SO CUTE AND LOVELY. 07061340025 KEVINc
Jude Eze September 9, 2010-2:10
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The song presents a man who conceals the truth of his ordeal to his own detriment. And a woman who recieves the sad news of marital disappointment which may turn out to her own good
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