“Like a Rolling Stone” is a landmark song recorded by Bob Dylan in 1965. It was released as a single and later included on his album “Highway 61 Revisited.” The song is considered one of Dylan’s greatest achievements and a defining moment in the history of rock music.
About The Song
The lyrics of “Like a Rolling Stone” are known for their poetic and introspective nature, reflecting themes of alienation, societal upheaval, and self-discovery. The famous opening line, “Once upon a time, you dressed so fine,” sets the tone for a song that critiques societal expectations and the experiences of change and disillusionment.
Musically, “Like a Rolling Stone” features a distinctive electric sound, marked by Michael Bloomfield’s iconic guitar riff and Dylan’s distinctive vocal delivery. The song’s innovative structure, extended length, and emotional intensity broke new ground in the world of popular music.
“Like a Rolling Stone” became a massive hit and is often cited as one of the greatest songs in the history of rock. Its impact on the music landscape and its lasting influence on subsequent generations of artists have solidified its status as a classic and a cultural touchstone.
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Once upon a time you dressed so fine
Threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn’t you?
People call say ‘beware doll, you’re bound to fall’
You thought they were all kidding you
You used to laugh about
Everybody that was hanging out
Now you don’t talk so loud
Now you don’t seem so proud
About having to be scrounging your next meal
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be without a home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ahh you’ve gone to the finest schools, alright Miss Lonely
But you know you only used to get juiced in it
Nobody’s ever taught you how to live out on the street
And now you’re gonna have to get used to it
You say you never compromise
With the mystery tramp, but now you realize
He’s not selling any alibis
As you stare into the vacuum of his eyes
And say do you want to make a deal?
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
A complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ah you never turned around to see the frowns
On the jugglers and the clowns when they all did tricks for you
You never understood that it ain’t no good
You shouldn’t let other people get your kicks for you
You used to ride on a chrome horse with your diplomat
Who carried on his shoulder a Siamese cat
Ain’t it hard when you discovered that
He really wasn’t where it’s at
After he took from you everything he could steal
How does it feel, how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone
Ahh princess on a steeple and all the pretty people
They’re all drinking, thinking that they’ve got it made
Exchanging all precious gifts
But you better take your diamond ring, you better pawn it babe
You used to be so amused
At Napoleon in rags and the language that he used
Go to him he calls you, you can’t refuse
When you ain’t got nothing, you got nothing to lose
You’re invisible now, you’ve got no secrets to conceal
How does it feel, ah how does it feel?
To be on your own, with no direction home
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone