Lord Protect My Child
Bob Dylan
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For his age, he's wise He's got his mother's eyes There's gladness in his heart He's young and he's wild My only prayer is, if I can't be there, Lord, protect my child As his youth now unfolds He is centuries old Just to see him at play makes me smile No matter what happens to me No matter what my destiny Lord, protect my child While the world is asleep You can look at it and weep Few things you find are worthwhile And though I don't ask for much No material things to touch Lord, protect my child He's young and on fire Full of hope and desire In a world that's been raped, raped and defiled If I fall along the way And can't see another day Lord, protect my child There'll be a time I hear tell When all will be well When God and man will be reconciled But until men lose their chains And righteousness reigns Lord, protect my child
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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11 facts about this song
SONGWRITING"Lord Protect My Child" was written by the legendary Bob Dylan who is respected worldwide for his profound and thought-provoking lyrics.
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ALBUMThe song is a part of Bob Dylan's 26th studio album titled "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 (Rare & Unreleased) 1961–1991."
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RELEASE YEAR"Lord Protect My Child" was released to the public in 1991 along with the album.
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UNRELEASED STATUSAlthough the song was recorded during sessions for the "Infidels" album in 1983, it didn’t make the cut and remained unreleased until appearing on "The Bootleg Series" in 1991.
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GENRELike many of Dylan's songs, "Lord Protect My Child" is within the folk rock genre which is marked by its fusion of folk and rock music.
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LYRICSThe song's heartfelt lyrics convey the universal sentiment of a parent's desire to keep their child safe from harm and the reasonable fear that they might not always be there to do so.
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PERFORMANCESDespite its popularity among fans, Dylan has never performed the song live according to his official website.
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REINTERPRETATIONSVarious artists have performed and recorded their versions of "Lord Protect My Child". One noteworthy cover is by Susan Tedeschi in 1998.
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MUSICIANSThe recording features not only Dylan on guitar and vocals but also Mark Knopfler on guitar, Alan Clark on piano, and Rob Stoner on bass.
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STUDIOThe song was recorded at Power Station, a widely respected studio in New York City, where other music legends like Bruce Springsteen and Chic have also recorded.
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CRITICAL RECEPTIONEven though the song was unreleased for a long time and is underplayed, it has been recognized by many Dylan fans and critics as one of his best songs, bearing a timeless and deeply resonant message.
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