Shelter from the Storm
Bob Dylan
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'Twas in another lifetime, one of toil and blood When blackness was a virtue the road was full of mud I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm And if I pass this way again, you can rest assured I'll always do my best for her, on that I give my word In a world of steel-eyed death, and men who are fighting to be warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Not a word was spoke between us, there was little risk involved Everything up to that point had been left unresolved Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm I was burned out from exhaustion, buried in the hail Poisoned in the bushes an' blown out on the trail Hunted like a crocodile, ravaged in the corn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Suddenly I turned around and she was standin' there With silver bracelets on her wrists and flowers in her hair She walked up to me so gracefully and took my crown of thorns Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Now there's a wall between us, somethin' there's been lost I took too much for granted, I got my signals crossed Just to think that it all began on an uneventful morn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Well, the deputy walks on hard nails and the preacher rides a mount But nothing really matters much, it's doom alone that counts And the one-eyed undertaker, he blows a futile horn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm I've heard newborn babies wailin' like a mournin' dove And old men with broken teeth stranded without love Do I understand your question, man, is it hopeless and forlorn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm In a little hilltop village, they gambled for my clothes I bargained for salvation and she gave me a lethal dose I offered up my innocence I got repaid with scorn Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm Well, I'm livin' in a foreign country but I'm bound to cross the line Beauty walks a razor's edge, someday I'll make it mine If I could only turn back the clock to when God and her were born Come in, she said I'll give ya shelter from the storm
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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10 facts about this song
SongwriterBob Dylan, a prominent figure in the American music industry, wrote "Shelter from the Storm."
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Origin"Shelter from the Storm" was first released in 1975 as part of Bob Dylan's fifteenth studio album, "Blood on the Tracks."
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GenreThe song is usually classified as folk rock, although Dylan's music frequently crosses over various genres and styles.
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PerformanceBob Dylan performed "Shelter from the Storm" on his worldwide Rolling Thunder Revue tour in 1975-1976.
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ThemesThe song's lyrics contain themes of biblical imagery, relationships, regret, solace and acceptance, which are common themes throughout Dylan's music.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple popular artists, including Adele, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and Jimmy Lafave.
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Version DifferenceThere is an alternative, and more stripped-down version of "Shelter from the Storm," released in 1991 as part of "The Bootleg Series Volumes 1-3".
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Musical ScoreThe song, like most of Dylan’s compositions, follows a simple three-chord progression, allowing the lyrics to take center stage.
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Movie Inclusions"Shelter from the Storm" was used in films, notably in "Jerry Maguire" (1996) and "High Fidelity" (2000).
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Critical AcclaimLike many of Dylan's songs, "Shelter from the Storm" has garnered much critical acclaim for its poetic lyricism, emotional depth, and Dylan's unique vocal performance.
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