Abandoned Love
Bob Dylan
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I can see the turning of the key I've been deceived by the clown inside of me I thought that he was righteous but he's vain Oh, something's a-telling me I wear the ball and chain My patron saint is a-fighting with a ghost He's always off somewhere when I need him most The Spanish moon is rising on the hill But my heart is a-tellin' me I love you still I come back to the town from the flaming moon I see you in the streets, I begin to swoon I love to see you dress before the mirror Won't you let me in your room one time before I finally disappear? Everybody's wearing a disguise To hide what they've got left behind their eyes But me, I can't cover what I am Wherever the children go I'll follow them I march in the parade of liberty But as long as I love you I'm not free How long must I suffer such abuse? Won't you let me see your smile before I turn you loose? I've given up the game, I've got to leave The pot of gold is only make-believe The treasure can't be found by men who search Whose gods are dead and whose queens are in the church We sat in an empty theater and we kissed I asked ya please to cross me off your list My head tells me it's time to make a change But my heart is telling me I love ya but you're strange So one more time at midnight, near the wall Take off your heavy make-up and your shawl Won't you descend from the throne, from where you sit? Let me feel your love one more time before I abandon it
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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10 facts about this song
Song Identification"Abandoned Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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Album DetailsThe song was initially recorded for his 1975 album "Desire" but was not included in the final release.
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Recording SessionDylan recorded the song at Columbia Recording Studio, New York on July 31, 1975.
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First Public PerformanceSurprisingly, Dylan first performed the song at New York’s Bitter End café, later renamed The Other End, on July 3, 1975.
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Album ReleaseIt was ultimately released in 1981 on "Biograph," a compilation album.
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Lyrics ContentThe song is known for its emotional lyrics that convey themes of love, abandonment, and longing.
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Song InspirationWhile Dylan himself has never spoken about the inspiration behind "Abandoned Love", fans speculate it's about his crumbling relationship with his then-wife Sara Dylan.
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Live Version AvailabilityThe only known live version of "Abandoned Love" was circulated via bootleg recordings among Dylan’s fans for many years before its official release.
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Critical ReceptionMusic critics consider "Abandoned Love" one of Dylan's hidden gems due to its deep emotional holding and powerful lyrics. Rolling Stone magazine described it as "a devastatingly blunt song about the end of a relationship."
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Cover VersionsSeveral musicians and bands like George Harrison, Paul Rodgers, and Everly Brothers have covered this song in their respective styles.
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