Bye and Bye
Bob Dylan
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Bye and bye I’m breathin’ a lover’s sigh Well, I’m sittin’ on my watch so I can be on time I’m singin’ love’s praises with sugar-coated rhyme Bye and bye On you I’m casting my eye I’m paintin’ the town Swinging my partner around Well, I know who I can depend on I know who to trust I’m watchin’ the roads, I’m studying the dust I’m paintin’ the town Making my last go-round Well, I’m scufflin’ and I’m shufflin’ And I’m walkin’ on briars I’m not even acquainted with my Own desires I’m rollin’ slow I’m doing all I know I’m tellin’ myself I found true happiness That I’ve still got a dream that hasn’t been repossessed I’m rollin’ slow, goin’ where the wild roses grow Well the future For me is already a thing of the past You were my first love And you will be my last Papa gone mad, mamma, she’s feeling sad Mamma, she’s feeling sad Well, I’m gonna baptize you in fire so you can sin no more I’m gonna establish my rule through civil war Gonna make you see just how loyal and true a man can be
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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12 facts about this song
Album Association"Bye and Bye" is a song from Bob Dylan's 28th studio album, "Love and Theft".
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Release DateThe song, along with the album, was released on September 11, 2001, the same day as the infamous terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in the United States.
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GenreThe song belongs to the genre of folk, rock, and blues, displaying Dylan's broad musical versatility.
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Song StyleThe style of the song has been remarked upon for its semblance to jazz music from the 1930s and 1940s.
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Songwriting ProwessDylan's masterful songwriting is on display in "Bye and Bye", with its nonlinear narrative, complex metaphors, and emotional depth.
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InfluenceSome critics have noted the song's lyrical and musical cues to older blues and jazz songs, as is common in much of Dylan's discography.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough not released as a single, "Bye and Bye" received positive reviews from critics, who praised its melody and Dylan's vocal performance.
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Live PerformancesUnlike many of Dylan's songs, "Bye and Bye" has rarely been performed live by the artist.
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Song LengthThe song runs for 3 minutes and 16 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs on the "Love and Theft" album.
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Grammy AwardsThough "Bye and Bye" itself was not nominated for a Grammy, the album "Love and Theft" on which it appears was nominated for several, including Best Contemporary Folk Album.
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Music and LyricsThe song's music follows an old-time structure, while Dylan's lyrics often reference biblical themes and borrow from various forms of American music.
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Song MeaningWhile interpretations of Dylan's songs are diverse and often subjective, "Bye and Bye" is generally thought to explore themes of retrospection, nostalgia, and spiritual searching.
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