BOB DYLAN
- Tough Mama Lyrics / with translationsTough mama
Meat shaking on your bones
I'm gonna go down to the river and get some stones
Sister's on the highway with that steel drivin' crew
Papa's in the big house, his working days are through
Tough mama
Can I blow a little smoke on you.
Dark beauty
Won't you move it on over and make somme room ?
It's my duty to bring you down to the field where the flowers bloom
Ashes in the furnace, dust on the rise
You came through it all the way flying through the skies
Dark beauty
With that long night's journey in you eyes.
Sweet Goddess
Born of a blinding light and a changing wind
Now don't be modest, you know who you are and where you've been
Jack, the cowboy, went up north, he's buried in your past
The lone wolf went out drinking, that was over pretty fast
Sweet Goddess
Your perfect stranger's coming in at last.
Silver angel
With the badge of the lonesome road written on your sleeve
I'd be grateful if this golden ring you would receive
Today on the countryside it was a hotter than a crotch
I stood alone upon the ridge and all I did was watch
Sweet Goddess
It must be time to carve another notch.
I'm crestfallen
The world of illusion is at my door
I ain't a-haulin' any of my lambs to the marketplace anymore
The prison walls are crumbling, there is no end in sight
I've gained some recognition but I lost my appetite
Sweet beauty
Meet me at the border late tonight.
Meat shaking on your bones
I'm gonna go down to the river and get some stones
Sister's on the highway with that steel drivin' crew
Papa's in the big house, his working days are through
Tough mama
Can I blow a little smoke on you.
Dark beauty
Won't you move it on over and make somme room ?
It's my duty to bring you down to the field where the flowers bloom
Ashes in the furnace, dust on the rise
You came through it all the way flying through the skies
Dark beauty
With that long night's journey in you eyes.
Sweet Goddess
Born of a blinding light and a changing wind
Now don't be modest, you know who you are and where you've been
Jack, the cowboy, went up north, he's buried in your past
Sweet Goddess
Your perfect stranger's coming in at last.
Silver angel
With the badge of the lonesome road written on your sleeve
I'd be grateful if this golden ring you would receive
Today on the countryside it was a hotter than a crotch
I stood alone upon the ridge and all I did was watch
Sweet Goddess
It must be time to carve another notch.
I'm crestfallen
The world of illusion is at my door
I ain't a-haulin' any of my lambs to the marketplace anymore
The prison walls are crumbling, there is no end in sight
I've gained some recognition but I lost my appetite
Sweet beauty
Meet me at the border late tonight.
Facts about Tough Mama
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Tough Mama is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on January 17, 1974 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Planet Waves" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Bob Dylan's 'Tough Mama' is a song that praises resilience and strength with the help of very clear and wonderful metaphors and images, thus showing the individuals who are going through the hard times and the struggles of society being very graceful and determined. Tough mama lyrics largely highlight reflection, solitude, empowerment, angst, and inspiration. The song, meanwhile, points out the necessity of power and endurance, of metamorphosis and change, of solitude and the journey, and of disillusionment. The song includes very evocative imagery and themes that might not be appropriate for kids. The language used and the references to adult topics suggest a PG-13 rating.
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Tough Mama falls under the genre Rock.
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Tough Mama song length is 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
Who wrote Tough Mama lyrics?
Tough Mama is written and performed by Bob Dylan.
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When was Tough Mama released?
It is first released on January 17, 1974 as part of Bob Dylan's album "Planet Waves" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Tough Mama lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Bob Dylan's 'Tough Mama' is a song that praises resilience and strength with the help of very clear and wonderful metaphors and images, thus showing the individuals who are going through the hard times and the struggles of society being very graceful and determined. Tough mama lyrics largely highlight reflection, solitude, empowerment, angst, and inspiration. The song, meanwhile, points out the necessity of power and endurance, of metamorphosis and change, of solitude and the journey, and of disillusionment. The song includes very evocative imagery and themes that might not be appropriate for kids. The language used and the references to adult topics suggest a PG-13 rating.
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Which genre is Tough Mama?
Tough Mama falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Tough Mama?
Tough Mama song length is 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bob DylanRecord Label(s): 1974 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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