Ramona
Come closer
Shut softly your watery eyes
The pangs of your sadness
Shall pass as your senses will rise
The flowers of the city
Though breathlike
Get deathlike at times
And there’s no use in tryin’
T’ deal with the dyin’
Though I cannot explain that in lines
Your cracked country lips
I still wish to kiss
As to be under the strength of your skin
Your magnetic movements
Still capture the minutes I’m in
But it grieves my heart, love
To see you tryin’ to be a part of
A world that just don’t exist
It’s all just a dream, babe
A vacuum, a scheme, babe
That sucks you into feelin’ like this
I can see that your head
Has been twisted and fed
By worthless foam from the mouth
I can tell you are torn
Between stayin’ and returnin’
On back to the South
You’ve been fooled into thinking
That the finishin’ end is at hand
Yet there’s no one to beat you
No one t’ defeat you
’Cept the thoughts of yourself feeling bad
I’ve heard you say many times
That you’re better ’n no one
And no one is better ’n you
If you really believe that
You know you got
Nothing to win and nothing to lose
From fixtures and forces and friends
Your sorrow does stem
That hype you and type you
Making you feel
That you must be exactly like them
I’d forever talk to you
But soon my words
They would turn into a meaningless ring
For deep in my heart
I know there is no help I can bring
Everything passes
Everything changes
Just do what you think you should do
And someday maybe
Who knows, baby
I’ll come and be cryin’ to you
Come closer
Shut softly your watery eyes
The pangs of your sadness
Shall pass as your senses will rise
The flowers of the city
Though breathlike
Get deathlike at times
And there’s no use in tryin’
T’ deal with the dyin’
Though I cannot explain that in lines
Your cracked country lips
I still wish to kiss
As to be under the strength of your skin
Your magnetic movements
Still capture the minutes I’m in
But it grieves my heart, love
To see you tryin’ to be a part of
A world that just don’t exist
It’s all just a dream, babe
A vacuum, a scheme, babe
That sucks you into feelin’ like this
I can see that your head
Has been twisted and fed
By worthless foam from the mouth
I can tell you are torn
Between stayin’ and returnin’
On back to the South
You’ve been fooled into thinking
That the finishin’ end is at hand
Yet there’s no one to beat you
No one t’ defeat you
’Cept the thoughts of yourself feeling bad
I’ve heard you say many times
That you’re better ’n no one
And no one is better ’n you
If you really believe that
You know you got
Nothing to win and nothing to lose
From fixtures and forces and friends
Your sorrow does stem
That hype you and type you
Making you feel
That you must be exactly like them
I’d forever talk to you
But soon my words
They would turn into a meaningless ring
For deep in my heart
I know there is no help I can bring
Everything passes
Everything changes
Just do what you think you should do
And someday maybe
Who knows, baby
I’ll come and be cryin’ to you
| teleskialaska (Alaska) | Posted: May 15, 2013 - 12:31 some people can flat out sing.....what voice! | ||
| drivingunit103 (around the 4 western provinces) | Posted: Mar 29, 2013 - 03:52 Sure would like her to make another album... | ||
| Jelani (Home of the freak, land of the vague) | Posted: Feb 25, 2013 - 17:09 How could I have given this only an eight? ...9. | ||
| bluecshells | Posted: Jan 25, 2013 - 09:52 BEAUTIFUL | ||
| ScottFromWyoming (Powell) | Posted: Jan 25, 2013 - 09:52 Always thought this was Linda Ronstadt. That's not an insult, btw. | ||
| joelbb | Posted: Nov 23, 2012 - 17:32 robotbass wrote: Our guitar player brought this in for us to do and we have added it to our playlist. I had never heard it before, but it is a great song. It is a nice respite for a hard rock band. I gave this a 7, but most of that is for the song itself. It's one of the old Dylan's very best, from waaay back in his folk music days. It's been recorded by at least a gazillion different acts; I've never heard a bad version of it. I'm glad a new generation is discovering the tune and its genuinely timeless lyrics. You're right that it's a perfect change of pace number for hard rockers. Get your guitarist to put some kind of slow-hands, lyrical lead behind the vocal line and watch the piece sprout wings. Good luck with it. | ||
| philbertr (Roch New York) | Posted: Nov 23, 2012 - 17:26 joelbb wrote: Damn Dylan knew how to write songs back in the day! Sad to see today's caricature. Even worse to hear it. I honestly think you judge too harshly. Art has context and is in context. | ||
| robotbass (Boston Area) | Posted: Oct 23, 2012 - 09:02 Our guitar player brought this in for us to do and we have added it to our playlist. I had never heard it before, but it is a great song. It is a nice respite for a hard rock band. | ||
| TerryS (Another SW) | Posted: Sep 21, 2012 - 20:26 joelbb wrote: Damn Dylan knew how to write songs back in the day! Sad to see today's caricature. Even worse to hear it. What were you expecting? Marty Robbins? | ||
| joelbb | Posted: Sep 06, 2012 - 10:09 Damn Dylan knew how to write songs back in the day! Sad to see today's caricature. Even worse to hear it. | ||
| scrubbrush (All lost in the supermarket) | Posted: Aug 21, 2012 - 08:45 I wish she'd come out with a new album... everything she did was pretty-darn-excellent. | ||
| pvg44 (Wayland, MA) | Posted: Jun 19, 2012 - 10:35 It's as if this song was written just for her. Absolutely beautiful. | ||
| SheRidesABeemer (Nashua, NH) | Posted: Jun 19, 2012 - 10:34 Can't hear enough of her stuff. | ||
| djaychicago (In a far, far better place) | Posted: Jun 03, 2012 - 16:47 First time I've heard this version of the song but I like it! Thanks RP. | ||
| jim1964 (1379 miles to Wall Drug) | Posted: May 18, 2012 - 21:22 slippery wrote: Agree! But imo the David Gray live version from the cover album "Thousand miles behind".tops them both. Took your advice and found and downloaded the David Gray version, very nice. | ||
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: May 18, 2012 - 15:36 twitterpated wrote: I find this song somewhat resembes Bryan Adams "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman." It's a pretty standard folk-chord progression (I - V - I - IV), played in 6/8 time, which is the basis of thousands of songs. Generally, all of Dylan's songs are standard folk progressions. | ||
| KurtfromLaQuinta (Deep in the heart of South California) | Posted: May 18, 2012 - 15:35 slippery (Cold north on the other side of the puddle)
ploba wrote: loved it by Dylan...love it by Sinead too Yes, those are all good. Chris Hillman blows them all away. | ||
| slippery (Cold north on the other side of the puddle) | Posted: Mar 16, 2012 - 06:03 ploba wrote: loved it by Dylan...love it by Sinead too Agree! But imo the David Gray live version from the cover album "Thousand miles behind".tops them both. | ||
| onerb | Posted: Feb 13, 2012 - 11:22 chills... | ||
| ScottN (Condo in Gaza full time now. Thank TFSM I saw the divot where the landmine was placed.) | Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 17:07 Or sublime, as I prefer. I wish she was more prolific. | ||
| MojoJojo (Indianapolis, IN USA) | Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 17:04 Sub Lime | ||
| brantome | Posted: Dec 28, 2011 - 02:58 Knockout - saw her doing this on an Irish TV programme a while ago - sure it'll be up on Youtube. Gorgeous in every resepct | ||
| ozzie1313 | Posted: Nov 26, 2011 - 09:19 After Townes playing himself, two truly alternate versions of classics with Van and Sinead. | ||
| ploba (the other coast and hang a left) | Posted: Sep 08, 2011 - 05:48 loved it by Dylan...love it by Sinead too | ||
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: Jul 07, 2011 - 12:04 twitterpated wrote: I find this song somewhat resembes Bryan Adams "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman." Don't get me wrong this song is pretty bad, but not that bad! Actually the song is wonderful, this woman just should not be allowed to sing it is all. | ||
| gatorade (Peninsuland) | Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 18:34 Beautiful song, and the way she sings it, it's in a class all it's own. 10 isn't enough for this. | ||
| Shesdifferent (Just visiting this planet CAN I GO HOME NOW?) | Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 18:29 Perfect for this moment | ||
| cc_rider (Austin Texas. Y'all.) | Posted: Apr 19, 2011 - 12:59 nerakdon wrote: The tune also reminds me of "mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys". 3/4 time, similar phrasing. Waltzes tend to sound alike. | ||
| SinisterDexter | Posted: Apr 03, 2011 - 15:01 ![]() | ||
| 4merdj (donde el viento se devuelve) | Posted: Oct 12, 2010 - 12:45 I am just waiting for her to say "I am no Mermaid" any minute now ... | ||
| misterkai (London) | Posted: Sep 26, 2010 - 11:52 Hey! Just to let you know that today's music fits perfectly with the autumn mood here in the south of France. It's dark already and it's chilly outside. So thanks and good day to you all ! | ||
| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Sep 10, 2010 - 18:20 peacockangel wrote: Holy Damn ~ thanks Bill Agreed! I didn't know she could belt a song out like this. Girl's got pipes, for sure! | ||
| cohifi (Denver) | Posted: Sep 10, 2010 - 18:19 nerakdon wrote: The tune also reminds me of "mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys". Hence the Willie connection? Bill's a genius regardless. | ||
| KurtfromLaQuinta (Yep. I'm still here in La Quinta.) | Posted: Jul 24, 2010 - 12:09 frednic wrote: This is nice but I like the,Flying Burrito Brothers, version better. Chris Hillman does do a great vocal on that version. | ||
| peacockangel (Phoenix) | Posted: Jul 24, 2010 - 12:03 Holy Damn ~ thanks Bill | ||
| mandolin (...drifting...) | Posted: Jul 08, 2010 - 20:54 ...i miss sinéad lohan... | ||
| Stefen (West Hollywood, CA) | Posted: Jun 22, 2010 - 15:07 ![]() | ||
| nerakdon (Colorado) | Posted: Jun 22, 2010 - 15:07 The tune also reminds me of "mamas don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys". | ||
| bachbeet | Posted: Jun 22, 2010 - 15:06 Definitely a good cover of Dylan's song. Dylan was only a little past 20 when he did this. | ||
| nigelr (Coffs Harbour, Australia) | Posted: Jun 07, 2010 - 00:21 Very nice, Joan, Bob, Sinead, nice mix! | ||
| Mandible | Posted: May 06, 2010 - 07:08 twitterpated wrote: I find this song somewhat resembes Bryan Adams "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman." Totally. I think it's pretty. | ||
| twitterpated | Posted: Mar 19, 2010 - 11:22 I find this song somewhat resembes Bryan Adams "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman." | ||
| nagsheadlocal (North Carolina, the new New Jersey) | Posted: Mar 19, 2010 - 11:19 Nice touch on this early Dylan song. She may be nutz, but she has (had) a great voice. | ||
| cohifi (Denver) | Posted: Feb 15, 2010 - 20:57 Gatlinburger wrote: This is really good! I wasn't paying attention for a bit and then all of a sudden it reminded me of early Joan Baez and I was captivated... And then, Bob Dylan - Just like a Woman. That's a good call. ![]() See? We're all in this together...... | ||
| ScottN (Vacationing in Gaza) | Posted: Jan 31, 2010 - 12:07 Nice reading of this song from Dylan's youth. | ||
| sirdroseph (Outer Mongolia) | Posted: Jan 15, 2010 - 10:57 She ought not had done this! | ||
| scraig (Santa Barbara, CA) | Posted: Jan 15, 2010 - 10:57 don't cry for me Argentina? | ||
| Gatlinburger | Posted: Dec 31, 2009 - 01:21 This is really good! I wasn't paying attention for a bit and then all of a sudden it reminded me of early Joan Baez and I was captivated... And then, Bob Dylan - Just like a Woman. That's a good call. ![]() | ||
| Rotterdam | Posted: Dec 15, 2009 - 01:00 Weird. Why did I rate this a 4 last time? It's a 7, at least. | ||
| Mandible | Posted: Oct 29, 2009 - 06:50 Beautious! |

That's not an insult, btw.

