Sweetheart Like You
Bob Dylan
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Well the pressure's down, the boss ain't here He's gone North, for a while They say that vanity got the best of him But he sure left here in style By the way, that's a cute hat And that smile's so hard to resist But what's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this? You know, I once knew a woman who looked like you She wanted a whole man, not just a half She used to call me sweet daddy when I was only a child You kind of remind me of her when you laugh In order to deal in this game, got to make the queen disappear It's done with a flick of the wrist What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this? You know a woman like you should be at home That's where you belong Taking care for somebody nice Who don't know how to do you wrong Just how much abuse will you be able to take? Well, there's no way to tell by that first kiss What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this? You know you can make a name for yourself You can hear them tires squeal You could be known as the most beautiful woman Who ever crawled across cut glass to make a deal. You know, news of you has come down the line Even before ya came in the door They say in your father's house, there's many a mansions Each one of them got a fireproof floor Snap out of it baby, people are jealous of you They smile to your face, but behind your back they hiss What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this? Got to be an important person to be in here, honey Got to have done some evil deed Got to have your own harem when you come in the door Got to play your harp until your lips bleed. They say that patriotism is the last refuge To which a scoundrel clings Steal a little and they throw you in jail Steal a lot and they make you king There's only one step down from here, baby It's called the land of permanent bliss What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this?
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
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10 facts about this song
Album & Release"Sweetheart Like You" is Bob Dylan's song from the 1983 album "Infidels."
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ProductionThis song was produced by Mark Knopfler and Bob Dylan himself; this was Dylan's 22nd studio album.
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Lyrics & ControversyThe lyrics of "Sweetheart Like You" caused a controversy upon its release. Many listeners interpreted the line, "A woman like you should be at home, that's where you belong, watching out for someone who loves you true, who would never do you wrong," as sexist.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sweetheart Like You" features Dylan performing the track on a stage that resembles a warehouse, including scenes that show a woman at a typewriter.
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Chart Performance"Sweetheart Like You" peaked at number 55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking the first time Dylan's single entered the Top 100 since 1979.
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Song InterpretationSome interpretations hypothesize that Dylan may not be speaking to a woman at all but rather addressing his own Jewish faith or beliefs.
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Live PerformancesDespite its initial hit status, the song has rarely been performed live by Dylan in concert.
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Background VocalistClydie King, a well-known American singer and one of the most sought-after session vocalists, provided background vocals for this song. Her work elevated the track to a different level.
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Genre & StyleThe song belongs to the Rock genre, specifically Roots Rock. Applauded for its roots rock style, many critics consider this the best track on the Infidels album.
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Song Duration"Sweetheart Like You" is approximately 4 minutes and 31 seconds long.
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