BOB DYLAN
- The Boxer LyricsBy Paul Simon
I'm just a poor boy
Though my story's seldom told
I have squadered my resistance
For a pocketful of numbles
Such are promises, all lies and jest
Still a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest.
When I left my home and family
I was no more than a boy
In the company of strangers
In the quiet of the railway station
Running scared, laying low
Seeking out the poorer quarters
Where the ragged people go
Looking for the places only they would know.
Asking only workman's wages
I come looking for a job
But I get no offers
Just a come-on from the whores on Seventh Avenue
I do declare
There were times when I was so lonesome
I took some comfort there.
Then I'm laying out my winter clothes
And wishing I was gone, going home
Where the New York City winters aren't bleeding me
Leading me
Going home.
In the clearing stands a boxer
And a fighter by his trade
And he carries the reminders
Of every glove that laid him down
And cut him till he cried out
In his anger and his shame
"I am leaving, I am leaving"
But the fighter still ramains.
I'm just a poor boy
Though my story's seldom told
I have squadered my resistance
For a pocketful of numbles
Such are promises, all lies and jest
Still a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest.
When I left my home and family
I was no more than a boy
In the company of strangers
In the quiet of the railway station
Running scared, laying low
Seeking out the poorer quarters
Where the ragged people go
Looking for the places only they would know.
Asking only workman's wages
I come looking for a job
But I get no offers
I do declare
There were times when I was so lonesome
I took some comfort there.
Then I'm laying out my winter clothes
And wishing I was gone, going home
Where the New York City winters aren't bleeding me
Leading me
Going home.
In the clearing stands a boxer
And a fighter by his trade
And he carries the reminders
Of every glove that laid him down
And cut him till he cried out
In his anger and his shame
"I am leaving, I am leaving"
But the fighter still ramains.
Facts about The Boxer
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The Boxer is written by Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands, Edmund John Simons, Timothy Allan Burgess.
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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 15th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Boxer' by Bob Dylan tells the story of a person who faces struggles and loneliness in a big city, seeking solace in unexpected places. The boxer metaphor shows how people can keep fighting through their challenges because they possess both strength and inner power. The boxer lyrics mostly emphasizes angst, reflection, anger, heartbreak and despair. The song requires people to face their challenges through hard work while they search for connection and develop their ability to handle difficult situations. The lyrics contain themes of loneliness and struggle, as well as references to adult situations such as seeking work and encounters with sex workers. The content of this material requires a PG rating because it contains no explicit language or graphic elements although it includes themes which are inappropriate for children who are very young.
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The Boxer falls under the genre Rock.
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The Boxer song length is 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
Who wrote The Boxer lyrics?
The Boxer is written by Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands, Edmund John Simons, Timothy Allan Burgess.
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When was The Boxer 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 15th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Boxer lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the song 'The Boxer' by Bob Dylan tells the story of a person who faces struggles and loneliness in a big city, seeking solace in unexpected places. The boxer metaphor shows how people can keep fighting through their challenges because they possess both strength and inner power. The boxer lyrics mostly emphasizes angst, reflection, anger, heartbreak and despair. The song requires people to face their challenges through hard work while they search for connection and develop their ability to handle difficult situations. The lyrics contain themes of loneliness and struggle, as well as references to adult situations such as seeking work and encounters with sex workers. The content of this material requires a PG rating because it contains no explicit language or graphic elements although it includes themes which are inappropriate for children who are very young.
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Which genre is The Boxer?
The Boxer falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song The Boxer?
The Boxer song length is 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands, Edmund John Simons, Timothy Allan Burgess
Record Label(s): Originally Released 1970 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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