On the Road Again
Bob Dylan
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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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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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12 facts about this song
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.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "On The Road Again" have been interpreted as an expression of Dylan's frustration and desire to escape from a chaotic household.
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Album AchievementThe 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.
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Music StyleDescribed 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.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity on record, Dylan seldom performed "On The Road Again" in live concerts.
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CollaborationsThe song includes some backing vocal contributions from Joan Baez, prominent folk singer and a significant person in Dylan's early career.
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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.
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Song WritingThis song is known for its wit and humor, showcasing Dylan's ability for social satire, presenting absurd domestic scenes.
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Song RatingIn 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.
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Song InterpretationsSome critics and listeners have speculated that this song, like many of Dylan's songs from this time period, contain sly references to drug use.
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Historical ContextThe 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.
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Album RankingIn 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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