Love Sick

Bob Dylan

About Love Sick

"Love Sick" is a song by Bob Dylan, recorded in January 1997 and released as the opening track on his 30th studio album Time Out of Mind in September of that year. It was released as the second single from the album in June 1998, in various CD formats some of which featured a February 25, 1998, live version of the song, from Dylan's performance at the 1998 Grammy Awards. The song was produced by Daniel Lanois.


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I'm walking
Through streets that are dead
Walking
Walking with you in my head
My feet are so tired
My brain is so wired
And the clouds are weeping
Did I
Hear someone tell a lie?
Did I
Hear someone's distant cry?
I spoke like a child
You destroyed me with a smile
While I was sleeping
I'm sick of love
That I'm in the thick of it
This kind of love
I'm so sick of it
I see
I see lovers in the meadow
I see
I see silhouettes in the window
I watch them 'til they're gone
And they leave me hangin' on
To a shadow
I'm sick of love
I hear the clock tick
This kind of love
I'm lovesick
Sometimes
The silence can be like thunder
Sometimes
I want to take to the road and plunder
Could you ever be true?
I think of you
And I wonder
I'm sick of love
I wish I'd never met you
I'm sick of love
I'm tryin' to forget you
Just don't know what to do
I'd give anything to be with you

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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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11 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Love Sick" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan included in his 30th studio album, "Time Out of Mind", released in 1997.
GRAMMY Participation
Dylan performed "Love Sick" at the 1998 Grammy Awards where the album, "Time Out of Mind", won three awards including Album of The Year.
Chart Performance
The song was released as a single in June 1998 and reached number 11 on the UK Singles chart and number 10 in the Norwegian Singles Chart in July that year.
Live Protest
During Dylan's performance of "Love Sick" at the 1998 Grammy Awards, performer Michael Portnoy unexpectedly jumped onstage with the words "Soy Bomb" written on his chest as a surreal protest.
Remix Version
A remixed version of "Love Sick" by Daniel Lanois was released as a promotional CD and single. Lanois is a Canadian producer who also worked on the entire "Time Out of Mind" album.
Critical Reception
The song is often hailed by critics as a highlight not just of its album but of Dylan's late-career achievements. It's embraced for its despairing lyrics and haunting, atmospheric production.
Use in Advertising
In 2014, Dylan revisited "Love Sick" as part of a Super Bowl advertisement for Chrysler. The car company's two-minute commercial showcased a clip of Dylan performing the song live.
Music Video
The song's video was directed by famed director Nash Edgerton and features Dylan in a hat and suit, wandering through a desolate urban setting.
Lyrics and Themes
Like much of "Time Out Of Mind", "Love Sick" is characterized by its deeply evocative and melancholic lyrics, with Dylan expressing disillusionment with romance.
Regular Live Performance
"Love Sick" is one of the songs that Dylan has performed frequently in live concerts since the album's release, making it a favorite among fans. According to the site Bob Dylan's Performing Statistics, he's played the song over 450 times.
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Love Sick" including Mariachi El Bronx and Self Esteem. It highlights its influence in popular music across diverse genres.

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