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You got a lotta nerve
To say you are my friend
When I was down
You just stood there grinning
You got a lotta nerve
To say you got a helping hand to lend
You just want to be on
The side that's winning
You say I let you down
You know it's not like that
If you're so hurt
Why then don't you show it?
You say you lost your faith
But that's not where it's at
You had no faith to lose
And you know it
I know the reason
That you talk behind my back
I used to be among the crowd
You're in with
Do you take me for such a fool
To think I'd make contact
With the one who tries to hide
What he don't know to begin with?
You see me on the street
You always act surprised
You say, "How are you?", "Good luck"
But you don't mean it
When you know as well as me
You'd rather see me paralyzed
Why don't you just come out once
And scream it?
No, I do not feel that good
When I see the heartbreaks you embrace
If I was a master thief
Perhaps I'd rob them
And now I know you're dissatisfied
With your position and your place
Don't you understand
It's not my problem?
I wish that for just one time
You could stand inside my shoes
And just for that one moment
I could be you
Yes, I wish that for just one time
You could stand inside my shoes
You'd know what a drag it is
To see you
| NoEnzLefttoSplit | Posted: May 04, 2013 - 00:14 Proclivities wrote: Good point.   |
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Apr 02, 2013 - 20:49 Everybody in my church loves this song... |
| ziakut (Slightly North of Obvlivion) | Posted: Mar 22, 2013 - 16:35 He should be put out of his misery along with the garbage. The best part of having a BD tune occur...is that it makes whatever and I mean whatever song that comes next seem like the antidote of life. Go figure...Aimee Mann..."Save Me". A remedy. |
| Proclivities (Paris of the Piedmont) | Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 06:28 On_The_Beach wrote: Not every song has to be about peace and love and bunnies. Wouldn't that be boring. Good point. |
| JckTorance (Boston) | Posted: Feb 19, 2013 - 06:16 :) On_The_Beach wrote: Not every song has to be about peace and love and bunnies. Wouldn't that be boring. |
| Dinges,_the_Dude (below sea-level, N52°37', E4°88') | Posted: Jan 30, 2013 - 02:00   |
| On_The_Beach (The Blue Planet) | Posted: Dec 29, 2012 - 17:56 coy wrote: what a whiney mean spirited song bob dylan is a god but even gods can be spiteful Not every song has to be about peace and love and bunnies. Wouldn't that be boring. |
| coy (san antonio) | Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 08:52 what a whiney mean spirited song bob dylan is a god but even gods can be spiteful |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Oct 16, 2012 - 20:46 brilliant song... his new album is pretty dang good, too... |
| shellbella (so california) | Posted: Sep 26, 2012 - 12:50 I so love this song!! Thanks for playing!!  |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Sep 26, 2012 - 12:49 Love this song... Bob Dylan has a new album out called Tempest... if you would like some information about his new album, look here... |
| Sloggydog (UK) | Posted: Jun 24, 2012 - 04:02 See you at Hop Farm next weekend Bob |
| Dalebarely | Posted: May 23, 2012 - 08:12 This is the absolute best of Dylan Positively solid '4' from me |
| OHMish (Copenhagen) | Posted: Apr 21, 2012 - 14:46 Fadeout was good but could have started earlier  |
| jberko (Franklin, TN) | Posted: Apr 21, 2012 - 14:41 I am not a Dylan fan, but this is an epic tune. |
| pinem (Chattanooga Tn) | Posted: Mar 09, 2012 - 13:49 Simply a timeless classic for those of us who grew up in the 60's (HS & college). |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 20:46 marvelous... love it... |
| jersey_birdman | Posted: Jan 17, 2012 - 10:22 Funny: the things you do not like about him are more or less what made him into this figure you can not relate to... His voice: sure, his voice is not great but he made up for this by signing with a purpose or a feeling that makes up for it. There are many recording/performing artists you may like who would not be if it was not for Dylan's approach breaking the door down. His writing: music before Dylan, pop music songs where at most 2:30 long? Dylan changed that: you must like artists whose music clocks in at over 2:30 per song? Performing Artists: Dylan is that. It is not his voice, or his writing, or his band's performance or his performance individually that stand out but all of these put together. He truly was a performing artist before there were any. His touring.... When he toured England in was it '66, they did not have PA systems to handle what he and The Band wanted to do: people had not played arenas like that... he more or less started it. You do not have to like Dylan, that is not a problem. But I am sure most recording artists or performing artists you like will give Bob credit for what they do today or did in their prime depending on who you like. Heck, I am not even sure what he is writing about in many of his songs: one of my favorites is Vision of Johanna... I have no idea what it is about. It is a great song though. Cheers. gemtag wrote:IMO, humble or not, Bob Dylan is one of the most overrated singer-songwriters ever. to me it's an emperor's new clothes thing. Everybody says he's great so he must be. People are cattle. I find his voice intolerable, his tunes sophomoric and his lyrics pseudo-intellectual masturbation. Maybe somebody will write a nice song or message ala Bob Dylan about me now. |
| toomanyollys (51.7663,-0.9270) | Posted: Jan 06, 2012 - 01:50 MiracleDrug wrote: two cents here... he can't sing. he can write. he needs an editor. When I first found RP I'd have agreed completely, I really couldn't stand Dylan, but now... 7/8. Still can't stand those Beatles tho. |
| MiracleDrug (Earth) | Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 06:47 two cents here... he can't sing. he can write. he needs an editor. |
| mauripop | Posted: Oct 14, 2011 - 11:48 Yes! My feelings exactly. I love Radio Paradise, except they play too much Bob Dylan. I registered so I could vote and comment on this. gemtag wrote: IMO, humble or not, Bob Dylan is one of the most overrated singer-songwriters ever. to me it's an emperor's new clothes thing. Everybody says he's great so he must be. People are cattle. I find his voice intolerable, his tunes sophomoric and his lyrics pseudo-intellectual masturbation. Maybe somebody will write a nice song or message ala Bob Dylan about me now. |
| gemtag (Texas) | Posted: Oct 14, 2011 - 11:10 IMO, humble or not, Bob Dylan is one of the most overrated singer-songwriters ever. to me it's an emperor's new clothes thing. Everybody says he's great so he must be. People are cattle. I find his voice intolerable, his tunes sophomoric and his lyrics pseudo-intellectual masturbation. Maybe somebody will write a nice song or message ala Bob Dylan about me now. |
| sandymac2010 (Am I there yet?) | Posted: Oct 14, 2011 - 10:39 Rooney wrote: Had to put in my two cents worth. This is not the best Dylan tune — it is ONE of his best. You had to be there? Really? You never had hypocrites for friends — or people that betrayed you? You never had visions of a better world? You never wanted to tell a story in song form, and hope you could have an iota of the talent he has? Yeah, he had a whiney voice. At least I could understand what the **** he was saying. Not like some of the new singers who sing like they've got their heads up their ****'s. I didn't particulary like Dylan's personality or his manner of speaking, but, you know what? BFD. He was still a musical genius. His legacy is intact. After reading four negative comments in a row, I had to defend Bobby Z. Normally, I wouldn't give a f*ck. But you people have truly pyssed me off. I love it when you get mad. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: Oct 14, 2011 - 10:36 Dylan is probably the most dissected artists of all time. I am not that smart, I just like his music, is that ok? |
| allabout (Perth Western Australia) | Posted: Oct 03, 2011 - 02:29 Not a real Dylan fan. I rate this in his top 3, keep the rest Mr Zimmerman |
| Moak (Reading, PA) | Posted: Sep 01, 2011 - 17:06 anotherlistener wrote: With Dylan, the voice is part of the package. Its like that really thoughtful, perfect gift, that your little kid wraps for you. The imperfection of the wrapping becomes as important and endearing as the gift itself. Nice...  |
| Odyzzeuz (Austin, Texas) | Posted: Sep 01, 2011 - 17:03 To stand inside his shoes, you'd have to be tiny. I don't mean that metaphorically. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Sep 01, 2011 - 17:02 I remember seeing Dylan play this live long, long ago, but I can't remember exactly when, because I was stoned... I remember that... love this song... |
| JordanFromAbroad (London) | Posted: Aug 01, 2011 - 07:10 One of my favourites.. |
| anotherlistener (outside Bawlmer) | Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 13:10 With Dylan, the voice is part of the package. Its like that really thoughtful, perfect gift, that your little kid wraps for you. The imperfection of the wrapping becomes as important and endearing as the gift itself. |
| crogers (Sunny San Diego, California) | Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 12:18 Bob, I wish that for just one time, you could put on my headphones. Then you'd know how painful it is to hear you... |
| Panama_Floyd (Atlanta, GA) | Posted: May 09, 2011 - 21:35 treatment_bound wrote: Does anybody out there have this on a 45 rpm record?  No. No, I do not. And even considering that *you* might makes me so jealous that Bob would strike me down for being so materialistic!  |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver BC, Bud) | Posted: Feb 04, 2011 - 13:06 rcurrier wrote: Shame on Dylan for not knowing that here is only one approved song structure.  |
| rcurrier (San Juan Capistrano, CA) | Posted: Feb 04, 2011 - 11:06 garycha wrote: One long verse in one key, that eventually fades away as if it ran out of ideas or didn't have many in the first place. Couldn't he think of a chorus? Shame on Dylan for not knowing that here is only one approved song structure. If it was good enough for Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, then it ought to be good enough for Bob Dylan! |
| midreaming | Posted: Jan 24, 2011 - 09:13 bobcat1963 wrote: I love it when zimmy gets a little angry! he made his best songs in that mood IMHO |
| treatment_bound (Duluth to Madison) | Posted: Jan 24, 2011 - 09:12 Does anybody out there have this on a 45 rpm record? |
| ScottD | Posted: Jan 24, 2011 - 09:07 Ouch! Greatest put down line of all time: "Yes, I wish that for just one time You could stand inside my shoes You'd know what a drag it is To see you" |
| 2cats (Oklahoma) | Posted: Jan 24, 2011 - 09:02 OMG the memories. |
| kcar | Posted: Dec 03, 2010 - 13:08 Rooney wrote: Had to put in my two cents worth. This is not the best Dylan tune — it is ONE of his best. You had to be there? Really? You never had hypocrites for friends — or people that betrayed you? You never had visions of a better world? You never wanted to tell a story in song form, and hope you could have an iota of the talent he has? Yeah, he had a whiney voice. At least I could understand what the **** he was saying. Not like some of the new singers who sing like they've got their heads up their ****'s. I didn't particulary like Dylan's personality or his manner of speaking, but, you know what? BFD. He was still a musical genius. His legacy is intact. After reading four negative comments in a row, I had to defend Bobby Z. Normally, I wouldn't give a f*ck. But you people have truly pyssed me off. Well said. Bob Dylan wasn't and isn't a great singer. But his songs will last for generations. The musical industry smothers individuality and vision. Dylan wrote and performed his music the way he wanted to and succeeded because his truths reached people. If you hate his voice, try listening to his songs covered by better singers. Some of them will sound dated, in part because you've heard the songs so many times. But they're still far more powerful than most of the music being made today. Any worthwhile survey of rock and roll has to include Dylan, has to put him front and center with the Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, etc. |
| Rooney (Near Paradise) | Posted: Nov 22, 2010 - 09:14 Had to put in my two cents worth. This is not the best Dylan tune — it is ONE of his best. You had to be there? Really? You never had hypocrites for friends — or people that betrayed you? You never had visions of a better world? You never wanted to tell a story in song form, and hope you could have an iota of the talent he has? Yeah, he had a whiney voice. At least I could understand what the **** he was saying. Not like some of the new singers who sing like they've got their heads up their ****'s. I didn't particulary like Dylan's personality or his manner of speaking, but, you know what? BFD. He was still a musical genius. His legacy is intact. After reading four negative comments in a row, I had to defend Bobby Z. Normally, I wouldn't give a f*ck. But you people have truly pyssed me off. |
| Dinges,_the_Dude (under sea-level, N52°22', E4°52') | Posted: Nov 22, 2010 - 07:34 He may be great in an objective way, but this music is "not my cup of tea" which also is caused by Dylans whining voice... |
| westslope (BC coast) | Posted: Nov 22, 2010 - 07:30 amb599, It is an acquired taste. I dunno.... you had to be there? People were often confused and angry. Dylan connected to that angst but kept his lyrics and analysis so vague and non-committal that an entire generation of self-medicating, escapist young Americans fell in love with it. |
| yodasan_magoo | Posted: Nov 22, 2010 - 07:29 amb599 wrote: I always feel bad about not liking Dylan tunes. I try, I try, I just can't help but be annoyed by the voice. I don't want to be annoyed, I just can't help it. I really should like Dylan, what is wrong with me? Unfortunately, it appears you have been infected by good musical taste. |
| amb599 (New York, NY) | Posted: Oct 21, 2010 - 15:17 I always feel bad about not liking Dylan tunes. I try, I try, I just can't help but be annoyed by the voice. I don't want to be annoyed, I just can't help it. I really should like Dylan, what is wrong with me? |
| bobcat1963 (the netherlands) | Posted: Aug 30, 2010 - 05:53 geordiezimmerman wrote: Don't make Dylan angry is all i can say. I love it when zimmy gets a little angry! he made his best songs in that mood IMHO |
| geordiezimmerman | Posted: Aug 30, 2010 - 05:47 Don't make Dylan angry is all i can say. |
| JamesB (Coastal Carolina) | Posted: Aug 30, 2010 - 05:38 I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes...you'd know what a drag it is to see you ziakut wrote: Yep...Canlistener...couldn't agree more!!! I have four letters for RP....1. N 2. E 3. X 4.T |
| Ubaldo (Hurricane Alley, FL -- Inside the Cone) | Posted: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:32 Positively 1969 |
| nerakdon (Colorado) | Posted: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:31 I can tell it's Dylan, and I don't even mind! Wow! |
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