BOB DYLAN
- Tell Ol' Bill LyricsThe river whispers in my ear
I've hardly a penny to my name
The heavens have never seemed so near
All of my body glows with flame
The tempest struggles in the air
And to myself alone I sing
It could sink me then and there
I can hear the echoes ring
I tried to find one smiling face
To drive the shadow from my head
I'm stranded in this nameless place
Lying restless in a heavy bed
Tell me straight out if you will
Why must you torture me within?
Why must you come down off of your high hill?
Throw my fate to the clouds and wind
Far away in a silent land
Secret thoughts are hard to bear
Remember me, you'll understand
Emotions we can never share
You trampled on me as you passed
Left the coldest kiss upon my brow
All of my doubts and fears have gone at last
I've nothing more to tell you now
I walk by tranquil lakes and streams
As each new season's dawn awaits
I lay awake at night with troubled dreams
The enemy is at the gate
Beneath the thunder blasted trees
The words are ringin' off your tongue
The ground is hard in times like these
Stars are cold, the night is young
The rocks are bleak, the trees are bare
Iron clouds go floating by
Snowflakes fallin' in my hair
Beneath the gray and stormy sky
The evenin' sun is sinkin' low
The woods are dark, the town isn't new
They''ll drag you down, they'll run the show
Ain't no telling what they'll do
Tell ol' Bill when he comes home
Anything is worth a try
Tell him that I'm not alone
That the hour has come to do or die
All the world I would defy
Let me make it plain as day
I look at you now and I sigh
How could it be any other way?
I've hardly a penny to my name
The heavens have never seemed so near
All of my body glows with flame
The tempest struggles in the air
And to myself alone I sing
It could sink me then and there
I can hear the echoes ring
I tried to find one smiling face
To drive the shadow from my head
I'm stranded in this nameless place
Lying restless in a heavy bed
Tell me straight out if you will
Why must you torture me within?
Why must you come down off of your high hill?
Throw my fate to the clouds and wind
Far away in a silent land
Secret thoughts are hard to bear
Remember me, you'll understand
Emotions we can never share
You trampled on me as you passed
Left the coldest kiss upon my brow
All of my doubts and fears have gone at last
I've nothing more to tell you now
I walk by tranquil lakes and streams
I lay awake at night with troubled dreams
The enemy is at the gate
Beneath the thunder blasted trees
The words are ringin' off your tongue
The ground is hard in times like these
Stars are cold, the night is young
The rocks are bleak, the trees are bare
Iron clouds go floating by
Snowflakes fallin' in my hair
Beneath the gray and stormy sky
The evenin' sun is sinkin' low
The woods are dark, the town isn't new
They''ll drag you down, they'll run the show
Ain't no telling what they'll do
Tell ol' Bill when he comes home
Anything is worth a try
Tell him that I'm not alone
That the hour has come to do or die
All the world I would defy
Let me make it plain as day
I look at you now and I sigh
How could it be any other way?
Facts about Tell Ol' Bill
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Tell Ol' Bill is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on October 04, 2008 as part of Bob Dylan's album "The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8: Tell Tale Signs - Rare and Unreleased 1989-2006" which includes 27 tracks in total.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Tell Ol' Bill' by Bob Dylan shows how people experience solitude and hardship while they fight against their difficulties. The lyrics show a person who experiences inner conflict because they feel abandoned and they try to find understanding from another person who is far away. The individual uses nature and solitude and impending danger as metaphors to show their emotional struggles and their ability to withstand challenges while showing both their determination to overcome obstacles and their need for social connection. The lyrics of Tell Ol' Bill show the singer experiencing reflection and heartbreak while he deals with his feelings of solitude and his emotional distress. The song shows how people need to endure life challenges while facing their desires for love which cannot be fulfilled but they also find power through resilience. The lyrics contain some mature themes and emotional struggles which may not be suitable for younger children. The content remains suitable for general audiences because it does not include explicit language or violence or drug use according to parental guidance rules.
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Tell Ol' Bill falls under the genre Rock.
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Tell Ol' Bill song length is 5 minutes and 28 seconds.
Who wrote Tell Ol' Bill lyrics?
Tell Ol' Bill is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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When was Tell Ol' Bill released?
It is first released on October 04, 2008 as part of Bob Dylan's album "The Bootleg Series, Vol. 8: Tell Tale Signs - Rare and Unreleased 1989-2006" which includes 27 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Tell Ol' Bill lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'Tell Ol' Bill' by Bob Dylan shows how people experience solitude and hardship while they fight against their difficulties. The lyrics show a person who experiences inner conflict because they feel abandoned and they try to find understanding from another person who is far away. The individual uses nature and solitude and impending danger as metaphors to show their emotional struggles and their ability to withstand challenges while showing both their determination to overcome obstacles and their need for social connection. The lyrics of Tell Ol' Bill show the singer experiencing reflection and heartbreak while he deals with his feelings of solitude and his emotional distress. The song shows how people need to endure life challenges while facing their desires for love which cannot be fulfilled but they also find power through resilience. The lyrics contain some mature themes and emotional struggles which may not be suitable for younger children. The content remains suitable for general audiences because it does not include explicit language or violence or drug use according to parental guidance rules.
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Which genre is Tell Ol' Bill?
Tell Ol' Bill falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Tell Ol' Bill?
Tell Ol' Bill song length is 5 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bob Dylan
Record Label(s): 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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