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- My Back Pages Lyrics / with translationsCrimson flames tied through my years
Rollin' high and mighty trapped
Countless violent flaming roads
Using ideas as my map
"We'll meet on edges soon," said I
Proud 'neath heated brow
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
Half wracked prejudice leaped forth
"Rip down all hate," I screamed
Lies that life is black and white
Spoke from my skull, I dreamed
Romantic flanks of musketeers
Foundation deep, somehow
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
In a soldier's stance, I aimed my hand
At the mongrel dogs who teach
Fearing not I'd become my enemy
In the instant that I preach
Sisters fled by confusion boats
Mutiny from stern to bow
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
My guard stood hard when abstract threats
Too noble to neglect
Deceived me into thinking
I had something to protect
Good and bad, I define these terms
Quite clear, no doubt, somehow
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
Rollin' high and mighty trapped
Countless violent flaming roads
Using ideas as my map
"We'll meet on edges soon," said I
Proud 'neath heated brow
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
Half wracked prejudice leaped forth
"Rip down all hate," I screamed
Lies that life is black and white
Spoke from my skull, I dreamed
Romantic flanks of musketeers
Foundation deep, somehow
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
In a soldier's stance, I aimed my hand
Fearing not I'd become my enemy
In the instant that I preach
Sisters fled by confusion boats
Mutiny from stern to bow
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
My guard stood hard when abstract threats
Too noble to neglect
Deceived me into thinking
I had something to protect
Good and bad, I define these terms
Quite clear, no doubt, somehow
Ahh, but I was so much older then
I'm younger than that now
Facts about My Back Pages
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My Back Pages is written by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on February 06, 1967 as part of Byrds's album "Younger Than Yesterday" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the Byrds’ song 'My Back Pages' is a representation of artist’s lifetime journey and the changing of viewpoints along with it. The artist confronts the issues of growth, renunciation of old biases, and knowing the areas of life that were once perceived as black and white in a more complicated way. The words illustrate in a figurative way the transition from teenage enthusiasm to understanding the world in a more sophisticated way, letting through the idea of getting 'younger' in wisdom notwithstanding the passage of time. The lyrics of my back pages mostly revolve around nostalgia, reflection, angst, social commentary, and empowerment. Moreover, the song brings up the issues of growth and self-reflection, prejudice and societal critique, and conflict and inner struggle at the same time. The lyrics touch upon themes of introspection and social commentary that might require parental guidance, however, they do not include explicit language, violence, or adult content that would call for a higher rating.
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My Back Pages falls under the genre Pop.
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My Back Pages song length is 3 minutes and 08 seconds.
Who wrote My Back Pages lyrics?
My Back Pages is written by Bob Dylan.
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When was My Back Pages released?
It is first released on February 06, 1967 as part of Byrds's album "Younger Than Yesterday" which includes 17 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind My Back Pages lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the Byrds’ song 'My Back Pages' is a representation of artist’s lifetime journey and the changing of viewpoints along with it. The artist confronts the issues of growth, renunciation of old biases, and knowing the areas of life that were once perceived as black and white in a more complicated way. The words illustrate in a figurative way the transition from teenage enthusiasm to understanding the world in a more sophisticated way, letting through the idea of getting 'younger' in wisdom notwithstanding the passage of time. The lyrics of my back pages mostly revolve around nostalgia, reflection, angst, social commentary, and empowerment. Moreover, the song brings up the issues of growth and self-reflection, prejudice and societal critique, and conflict and inner struggle at the same time. The lyrics touch upon themes of introspection and social commentary that might require parental guidance, however, they do not include explicit language, violence, or adult content that would call for a higher rating.
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Which genre is My Back Pages?
My Back Pages falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song My Back Pages?
My Back Pages song length is 3 minutes and 08 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by cyclerSongwriter(s): Bob Dylan
Record Label(s): 1996 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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Greg August 23, 2010-0:19
Brings back tons of memories...Dylan may have written but no one did it better than Roger McGuinn and that Rick 12 string
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Brings back tons of memories...Dylan may have written but no one did it better than Roger McGuinn and that Rick 12 string
My Back Pages
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One of the top songs ever...doesn't get enough attention or air play...McGuinn's vocals, telling the story with colorful wording and images, was never better. Bring the Byrds back!