She Belongs to Me
Bob Dylan
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She's got everything she needs, she's an artist She don't look back She's got everything she needs, she's an artist She don't look back She can take the dark out of the nighttime And paint the daytime black You will start out standing Proud to steal her anything she sees You will start out standing Proud to steal her anything she sees But you'll wind up peeking through her keyhole Down upon your knees She never stumbles, she's got no place to fall She never stumbles, she's got no place to fall She's nobody's child, the Law can't touch her at all She wears an Egyptian ring that sparkles before she speaks She wears an Egyptian ring that sparkles before she speaks She's a hypnotist collector, you are a walking antique. Bow down to her on Sunday Salute her when her birthday comes Bow down to her on Sunday Salute her when her birthday comes For Halloween give her a trumpet And for Christmas, buy her a drum
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"She Belongs to Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, and it was included in his 1965 album "Bringing It All Back Home".
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InspirationIt's been speculated that the song was written about fellow folk artist Joan Baez, as Dylan and Baez had a romantic relationship around the time he penned this song.
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Album Placement"She Belongs to Me" is the second track on "Bringing It All Back Home", right after the iconic song "Subterranean Homesick Blues". It's part of the album's electric side, as Dylan was starting to shift from his folk roots to electric rock format.
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Musical StyleThe song is characterized by gentle harmonica parts and rather straightforward verse-chorus structure, unlike many other Dylan's songs from this period that use complex and evocative lyrics.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "She Belongs to Me", including Ricky Nelson, The Nice, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and The Flying Burrito Brothers, attesting to the song's enduring appeal.
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Live PerformanceWhile Dylan did occasional live renditions of "She Belongs to Me" in the 1960s, it has become a more constant presence in his concerts since the mid-80s up until recent years.
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Cultural ImpactIn 2004, Rolling Stone ranked "She Belongs to Me" at number 230 in its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, highlighting its influence on contemporary music culture.
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Lyric InterpretationThe lyrics of "She Belongs to Me" have sparked debates among critics and fans over the years, some suggest it is a love song, others see it as a caustic portrayal of a woman who has enchanted and entrapped the singer.
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Studio Recording"She Belongs to Me" was recorded on January 14, 1965 at Columbia Recording Studios in New York City.
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Music VideoThe official music video of "She Belongs to Me" was released much later in 2007, featuring a live performance by Bob Dylan.
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