Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar
Bob Dylan
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Prayed in the ghetto with my face in the cement Heard the last moan of a boxer, seen the massacre of the innocent Felt around for the light switch, felt around for her face Been treated like a farm animal on a wild goose chase West of Jordan, east of the Rock of Gibraltar I see the turning of the page Curtain rising on a new age See the groom still waiting at the altar Try to be pure at heart, they arrest you for robbery Mistake your shyness for aloofness, your shyness for snobbery Got the message this morning, the one that was sent to me About the madness of becoming what one was never meant to be West of Jordan, east of the Rock of Gibraltar I see the turning of the ptage Curtain rising on a new age See the groom still waiting at the altar Don't know what I can say about Claudette wouldn't come back to haunt me Finally had to give her up about the time she began to want me But I know God has mercy on them who are slandered and humiliated I'd a-done anything for that woman if she'd only make me feel obligated West of Jordan, east of the Rock of Gibraltar I see the turning of the page Curtain rising on a new age See the groom still waiting at the altar Put your hand on my head, baby, do I have a temperature? I see people who are supposed to know better standing around like furniture There's a wall between you and what you want and you got to leap through it Tonight you got the power to take it, tomorrow you won't have the power to keep it West of Jordan, east of the Rock of Gibraltar I see the turning of the page Curtain rising on a new age See the groom still waiting at the altar Cities on fire, phones out of order They're killing nuns and soldiers, there's fighting on the border What can I say about Claudette? Ain't seen her since January She could be respectfully married or running a whorehouse in Buenos Aires West of Jordan, east of the Rock of Gibraltar I see the turning of the page Curtain rising on a new age See the groom still waiting at the altar
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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13 facts about this song
Background"Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
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Album DetailsThe song belongs to his 21st studio album "Shot of Love", released in August 1981.
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Album Ranking"Shot of Love" peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and number two on the UK albums chart.
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Tracklisting VariationThe track was not originally included in the vinyl version of the album. Later editions, including the CD version, added it as the second song on the album.
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CompositionIt is notable for its heavy rock and blues influence, atypical of Dylan's earlier folk-based work.
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LyricsThe song features a doom-laden narrative filled with apocalyptic imagery and religious undertones, consistent with Dylan's "born again" Christian period.
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Live PerformancesDylan performed "Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" live multiple times during 1980 and 1981, before the song was officially released.
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Critical ReceptionThe critics have rated "Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" as one of the highlights of "Shot of Love".
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Cover VersionsThe Black Crowes, an American rock band, covered "Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" during their 1995 acoustic tour.
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Impact of the SongDespite its late addition to "Shot of Love", "Groom's Still Waiting at the Altar" is often highlighted as reflecting Dylan's heated commitment to his faith during that time period.
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DurationThe song has a running time of 5 minutes and 27 seconds.
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SongwritingAs with many of his works, Bob Dylan has both written and composed the song himself.
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RecordingDespite Dylan's transition into Gospel music during this period, the song was primarily recorded in Los Angeles, California in 1981.
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