On the Road Again

Bob Dylan

About On the Road Again

"On the Road Again" is a song written and recorded by Bob Dylan for his album Bringing It All Back Home. The song appears on the album's electric A-side, between "Outlaw Blues" and "Bob Dylan's 115th Dream". Like the rest of Bringing It All Back Home, "On the Road Again" was recorded in January, 1965 and produced by Tom Wilson. Musically, "On the Road Again" is a simple rhythm & blues rock number with a twelve-bar structure. The music is untidy, with a thrusting beat, harmonica breaks, and an opposing riff.  


Year:
2002
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Well, I woke up in the morning
There's frogs inside my socks
Your mama, she's a-hidin'
Inside the icebox
Your daddy walks in wearin'
A Napoleon Bonaparte mask
Then you ask why I don't live here
Honey, do you have to ask?

Well, I go to pet your monkey
I get a face full of claws
I ask who's in the fireplace
And you tell me Santa Claus
The milkman comes in
He's wearing a derby hat
Then you ask why I don't live here
Honey, how come you have to ask me that?

Well, I asked for something to eat
I'm hungry as a hog
So I get brown rice, seaweed
And a dirty hot dog
I've got a hole
Where my stomach disappeared
Then you ask why I don't live here
Honey, I gotta think you're really weird

Your grandpa's cane
It turns into a sword
Your grandma prays to pictures
That are pasted on a board
Everything inside my pockets
Your uncle steals
Then you ask why I don't live here
Honey, I can't believe that you're for real

Well, there's fist fights in the kitchen
They're enough to make me cry
The mailman comes in
Even he's gotta take a side
Even the butler
He's got something to prove
Then you ask why I don't live here
Honey, how come you don't move

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Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »

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Release Information
"On The Road Again" is a song by Bob Dylan, released on his fifth studio album "Bringing It All Back Home," in March 1965.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of "On The Road Again" have been interpreted as an expression of Dylan's frustration and desire to escape from a chaotic household.
Album Achievement
The album "Bringing It All Back Home," featuring “On The Road Again", was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, confirming its cultural significance.
Music Style
Described as folk rock, “On The Road Again” represents a transitional phase in Dylan's music, moving from pure folk to a fusion of folk and rock.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity on record, Dylan seldom performed "On The Road Again" in live concerts.
Collaborations
The song includes some backing vocal contributions from Joan Baez, prominent folk singer and a significant person in Dylan's early career.
Recording Session
"On The Road Again" was recorded during the second day of the two-session marathon, in which all the songs of the album were reportedly completed.
Song Writing
This song is known for its wit and humor, showcasing Dylan's ability for social satire, presenting absurd domestic scenes.
Song Rating
In various reviews, "On The Road Again" is often cited as one of the less enduring tracks on the album, although it is still recognized for its lively nature and sharp lyrics.
Song Interpretations
Some critics and listeners have speculated that this song, like many of Dylan's songs from this time period, contain sly references to drug use.
Historical Context
The song and its corresponding album were released during a turning point in Dylan’s career where he began moving away from traditional, acoustic folk music towards music with more political commentary, wit, and rock elements.
Album Ranking
In 2012, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Bringing It All Back Home", the album where "On The Road Again" is included, at number 31 in its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

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