Not Dark Yet
Bob Dylan
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Shadows are falling and I been here all day It's too hot to sleep and time is running away Feel like my soul has turned into steel I've still got the scars that the sun didn't let me heal There's not even room enough to be anywhere It's not dark yet, but it's getting there Well my sense of humanity is going down the drain Behind every beautiful thing, there's been some kind of pain She wrote me a letter and she wrote it so kind She put down in writin' what was in her mind I just don't see why I should even care It's not dark yet, but it's getting there Well I been to London and I been to gay Paree I followed the river and I got to the sea I've been down to the bottom of a whirlpool of lies I ain't lookin' for nothin' in anyone's eyes Sometimes my burden is more than I can bear It's not dark yet, but it's getting there I was born here and I'll die here, against my will I know it looks like I'm movin' but I'm standin' still Every nerve in my body is so naked and numb I can't even remember what it was I came here to get away from Don't even hear the murmur of a prayer It's not dark yet, but it's getting there
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Not Dark Yet" is one of the standout tracks from Bob Dylan's critically acclaimed 1997 album, "Time Out of Mind."
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Grammy AwardsThe album "Time Out of Mind" won three Grammy Awards in 1998, including Album of the Year.
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Music GenreThe song effortlessly blends different music genres, including folk, rock, and blues.
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Lyric InterpretationMany music critics interpret the lyrics of "Not Dark Yet" as Dylan's introspective reflection on mortality and aging.
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First Release after a Long Gap"Time Out of Mind" was Dylan's first collection of original songs in seven years.
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Critical Acclaim"Not Dark Yet" is often noted by critics as a standout track on the album. It is hailed for its hauntingly beautiful lyrics and melancholic tune.
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Video Release"Not Dark Yet" was the first song from the album to have an official music video.
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Song InfluenceMany critics and fans perceive the song as a continuation of the darker, more introspective themes prevalent in Dylan's earlier compositions.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, Dylan rarely performed "Not Dark Yet" live. Consequently, these performances hold special significance for his fans.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Eric Clapton and Chris Smither, covered "Not Dark Yet." Their versions further attest to the song's wide appeal and enduring popularity.
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Bob Dylan's HealthDuring the recording of "Time Out of Mind," Dylan was hospitalized with a life-threatening heart condition. Some critics believe this medical scare deeply influenced the album's overall darker tone.
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Music ProductionThe album was produced by Daniel Lanois, who also worked on Dylan's 1989 record, "Oh Mercy." The atmospheric quality of "Not Dark Yet" and, indeed, the entire "Time Out of Mind" album owe much to Lanois's distinctive producing style.
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On the ChartsThough not released as a single, "Not Dark Yet" received considerable airplay on the radio and made it to many unofficial charts around the world.
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