JOAN BAEZ
- Drifter's Escape Lyrics / with translations"Help me in my weakness"
I heard the drifter say
As they carried him from the courtroom
And were taking him away
"My trip hasn't been a pleasant one
My time it isn't long
And I still do not know
What it was that I've done wrong"
Well, the judge, he cast his robe aside
A tear came to his eye
"You fail to understand", he said
"Why must you even try?"
Outside, the crowd was stirring
You could hear it from the door
Inside, the judge was stepping down
While the jury cried for more
"Oh, stop that cursed jury"
Cried the attendant and the nurse
The trial was bad enough
But this is ten times worse
Just then a bolt of lightning
Struck the courthouse out of shape
And while everybody knelt to pray
The drifter did escape
I heard the drifter say
As they carried him from the courtroom
And were taking him away
"My trip hasn't been a pleasant one
My time it isn't long
And I still do not know
What it was that I've done wrong"
Well, the judge, he cast his robe aside
A tear came to his eye
"You fail to understand", he said
"Why must you even try?"
Outside, the crowd was stirring
Inside, the judge was stepping down
While the jury cried for more
"Oh, stop that cursed jury"
Cried the attendant and the nurse
The trial was bad enough
But this is ten times worse
Just then a bolt of lightning
Struck the courthouse out of shape
And while everybody knelt to pray
The drifter did escape
Facts about Drifter's Escape
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Drifter's Escape is written by Bob Dylan.
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It is first released on December 01, 1968 as part of Joan Baez's album "Any Day Now" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, the song 'Drifter's Escape' by Joan Baez tells the story of a drifter facing judgment and condemnation without understanding the reasons behind it. The lyrics show injustice through their depiction of the drifter who seeks to escape after a major courtroom event because he wants to break free from his social constraints. The lyrics of Drifter's escape focus on social commentary which expresses various states of human emotion including despair and freedom and self-assessment. The song demonstrates how injustice and misunderstanding and desperation need to be escaped from. The lyrics contain themes of a courtroom trial and emotional distress, which may not be suitable for very young children. The material does not contain any violent content or adult themes but the themes present need parental guidance.
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Drifter's Escape falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Drifter's Escape song length is 2 minutes and 57 seconds.
Who wrote Drifter's Escape lyrics?
Drifter's Escape is written by Bob Dylan.
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When was Drifter's Escape released?
It is first released on December 01, 1968 as part of Joan Baez's album "Any Day Now" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Drifter's Escape lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, the song 'Drifter's Escape' by Joan Baez tells the story of a drifter facing judgment and condemnation without understanding the reasons behind it. The lyrics show injustice through their depiction of the drifter who seeks to escape after a major courtroom event because he wants to break free from his social constraints. The lyrics of Drifter's escape focus on social commentary which expresses various states of human emotion including despair and freedom and self-assessment. The song demonstrates how injustice and misunderstanding and desperation need to be escaped from. The lyrics contain themes of a courtroom trial and emotional distress, which may not be suitable for very young children. The material does not contain any violent content or adult themes but the themes present need parental guidance.
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Which genre is Drifter's Escape?
Drifter's Escape falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Drifter's Escape?
Drifter's Escape song length is 2 minutes and 57 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Bob DylanRecord Label(s): 2005 Vanguard Records, A Welk Music Group Company All Rights Reserved Unauthorized Reproduction is a Violation of Applicable Laws
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