Sara
Bob Dylan & the Rolling Thunder Revue, Bob Dylan
Struggling with Sara? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
I laid on a dune, I looked at the sky, When the children were babies and played on the beach. You came up behind me, I saw you go by, You were always so close and still within reach. Sara, Sara, Whatever made you want to change your mind? Sara, Sara, So easy to look at, so hard to define. I can still see them playin' with their pails in the sand, They run to the water their buckets to fill. I can still see the shells fallin' out of their hands As they follow each other back up the hill. Sara, Sara, Sweet virgin angel, sweet love of my life, Sara, Sara, Radiant jewel, mystical wife. Sleepin' in the woods by a fire in the night, Drinkin' white rum in a Portugal bar, Them playin' leapfrog and hearin' about Snow White, You in the marketplace in Savanna-la-Mar. Sara, Sara, It's all so clear, I could never forget, Sara, Sara, Lovin' you is the one thing I'll never regret. I can still hear the sounds of those Methodist bells, I'd taken the cure and had just gotten through, Stayin' up for days in the Chelsea Hotel, Writin' "Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands" for you. Sara, Sara, Wherever we travel we're never apart. Sara, oh Sara, Beautiful lady, so dear to my heart. How did I meet you? I don't know. A messenger sent me in a tropical storm. You were there in the winter, moonlight on the snow And on Lily Pond Lane when the weather was warm. Sara, oh Sara, Scorpio Sphinx in a calico dress, Sara, Sara, You must forgive me my unworthiness. Now the beach is deserted except for some kelp And a piece of an old ship that lies on the shore. You always responded when I needed your help, You gimme a map and a key to your door. Sara, oh Sara, Glamorous nymph with an arrow and bow, Sara, oh Sara, Don't ever leave me, don't ever go.
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: Bob Dylan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Sara" is a song from the 1976 album "Desire" by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
|
Autobiographical SignificanceThe song is one of Bob Dylan's most personal, detailing his relationship and emotional attachment to his then-wife, Sara Lownds.
|
Unusual Recording Method"Sara" was recorded in one take, a rarity for Dylan's songs, reflecting the raw emotional tone of the song.
|
Sara’s presenceSurprisingly, Sara Lownds was present in the studio when Dylan recorded the song.
|
Musical StyleThe song has a melancholic style, supported by violins, guitars, and Bob Dylan's trademark harmonica.
|
Advert AcknowledgementIt marked the first time Dylan ever allowed a song of his to be used in an advertisement when it featured in a commercial for Google’s Pixel 4 smartphone in 2019.
|
Relationship SummaryThe lyrics of "Sara" summarize Dylan and Lownd's relationship, from their happy times together to the strains that led to their impending divorce.
|
Expressive LyricsThe line "Stayin' up for days in the Chelsea Hotel/ Writing 'Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands' for you" refers to Dylan's famous song from the 1966 album "Blonde on Blonde."
|
Emotional ImpactThe song reportedly moved Sara to tears when she first heard it, with Dylan hoping it would rekindle their love.
|
Rare Live PerformancesInterestingly, Dylan has rarely performed “Sara” live, perhaps due to its deeply personal nature.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Sara Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 8 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/211995/Bob+Dylan/Sara>.
Discuss the Sara Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In