Love Sick
Bob Dylan
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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 of 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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Written by: Bob Dylan
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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.
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GRAMMY ParticipationDylan performed "Love Sick" at the 1998 Grammy Awards where the album, "Time Out of Mind", won three awards including Album of The Year.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Live ProtestDuring 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.
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Remix VersionA 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.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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Use in AdvertisingIn 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.
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Music VideoThe song's video was directed by famed director Nash Edgerton and features Dylan in a hat and suit, wandering through a desolate urban setting.
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Lyrics and ThemesLike much of "Time Out Of Mind", "Love Sick" is characterized by its deeply evocative and melancholic lyrics, with Dylan expressing disillusionment with romance.
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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.
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Cover VersionsMany 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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