Someday Baby
Bob Dylan
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I don't care what you do, I don't care what you say I don't care where you go or how long you stay Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more Well, you take my money and you turn it out You fill me up with nothin' but self-doubt Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more When I was young, driving was my crave You drive me so hard, almost to the grave Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more I'm so hard pressed, my mind tied up in knots I keep recycling the same old thoughts Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more So many good things in life that I overlooked I don't know what to do now, you got me so hooked Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more Well, I don't want to brag, but I'm gonna wring your neck When all else fails I'll make it a matter of self-respect Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more You can take your clothes put 'em in a sack You goin' down the road, baby and you can't come back Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more I tried to be friendly, I tried to be kind I'm gonna drive you from your home, just like I was driven from mine Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more Living this way ain't a natural thing to do Why was I born to love you? Someday baby, you ain't gonna worry po' me any more
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Someday Baby" is a song by the American musician Bob Dylan. It was released on October 31, 2006, as part of his studio album "Modern Times."
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted well, reaching the top 100 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album Success"Modern Times" won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album in 2007 and "Someday Baby" was one of the contributing tracks to this win.
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Blues InfluenceThe song is notably influenced by the blues, particularly the work of Muddy Waters.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Someday Baby" carry a theme of escapism and ending a toxic relationship which is common in Dylan's music.
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RecognitionThe song won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance in 2007, marking a significant recognition for Dylan’s work.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Someday Baby," including the American band Widespread Panic who incorporated it in their live performances.
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CollaborationR & B singer R. L. Burnside performed a version of "Someday Baby" that included lyrics from Bob Dylan's rendition, showcasing how Dylan’s version inspired other musicians.
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BackgroundIt was one of the few Bob Dylan songs to be written solely by him without collaborations, emphasizing his prowess as a songwriter.
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Music VideoA music video for "Someday Baby" was made as well, featuring Scarlett Johansson, which further increased the song’s popularity.
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Social CommentaryThe song can be interpreted as Dylan's commentary on societal issues and personal longing, continuing his legacy of blending personal, social, and political themes in his music.
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Critical ReactionCritics praised "Someday Baby" for Dylan's unique lyrical style, vocal performance, and the song’s overall production quality.
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