Tight Connection to My Heart
Bob Dylan
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Well, I had to move fast And I couldn't with you around my neck. I said I'd send for you and I did What did you expect? My hands are sweating And we haven't even started yet. I'll go along with the charade Until I can think my way out. I know it was all a big joke Whatever it was about. Someday maybe I'll remember to forget. I'm gonna get my coat, I feel the breath of a storm. There's something I've got to do tonight, You go inside and stay warm. Has anybody seen my love, Has anybody seen my love, Has anybody seen my love. I don't know, Has anybody seen my love? You want to talk to me, Go ahead and talk. Whatever you got to say to me Won't come as any shock. I must be guilty of something, You just whisper it into my ear. Madame Butterfly She lulled me to sleep, In a town without pity Where the water runs deep. She said, "Be easy, baby, There ain't nothin' worth stealin' in here." You're the one I've been looking for, You're the one that's got the key. But I can't figure out whether I'm too good for you Or you're too good for me. Has anybody seen my love, Has anybody seen my love, Has anybody seen my love. I don't know, Has anybody seen my love? Well, they're not showing any lights tonight And there's no moon. There's just a hot-blooded singer Singing "Memphis in June," While they're beatin' the devil out of a guy Who's wearing a powder-blue wig. Later he'll be shot For resisting arrest, I can still hear his voice crying In the wilderness. What looks large from a distance, Close up ain't never that big. Never could learn to drink that blood And call it wine, Never could learn to hold you, love, And call you mine.
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Tight Connection To My Heart" is a song off of Bob Dylan's 1985 studio album "Empire Burlesque."
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GenreAs per Dylan's discography, the song can be categorized in the genre of Rock, Pop, and Folk Rock.
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CollaborationThe version of the song featured in the album "Empire Burlesque" was produced by Bob Dylan along with Arthur Baker, who is known for his work with mainstream artists like New Order and Bruce Springsteen.
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Musical EvolutionThe track is an evolved version of an earlier tune called "Someone's Got a Hold of My Heart," which Dylan recorded during the 1981 sessions for his album "Shot of Love."
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Video DirectorThe music video for the song "Tight Connection To My Heart" was directed by Paul Schrader, a film director, screenwriter, and film critic notable for his work on American classics like "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull."
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Lyrics InterpretationMany of Dylan's songs contain poetic, ambiguous lyrics, and "Tight Connection To My Heart" is no exception. Some fans interpret it as a song about a complex romantic relationship, while others see it as a commentary on Dylan's own relationship with his fame and audience.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song was referenced in the popular 1980s television sitcom "Family Ties" during a conversation between the characters Alex and Ellen.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have given mixed reviews on "Tight Connection To My Heart". Some criticized the heavy 1980s production, while others praised the writing and the emotional complexity of the lyrics.
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ReinventionEven after its release in 1985, Dylan continues to reinvent the song in his live performances. The song has been performed in various musical arrangements, indicating Dylan's constant evolution as an artist.
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Familiar ElementsThe song is mainly driven by electric guitars, a hallmark of Dylan's musical shift from the acoustic folk of his early career. However, the song also includes harmonicas, an instrument Dylan is well-known for using in his music.
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