One of Us Must Know
Bob Dylan
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I didn't mean to treat you so bad You shouldn't take it so personal I didn't mean to make you so sad You just happened to be there, that's all When I saw you say "goodbye" to your friend and smile I thought that it was well understood That you'd be comin' back in a little while I didn't know that you were sayin' "goodbye" for good But sooner or later, one of us must know That you just did what you're supposed to do Sooner or later, one of us must know That I really did try to get close to you I couldn't see what you could show me Your scarf had kept your mouth well hid I couldn't see how you could know me But you said you knew me and I believed you did When you whispered in my ear And asked me if I was leavin' with you or her I didn't realize just what I did hear I didn't realize how young you were But sooner or later, one of us must know That you just did what you're supposed to do Sooner or later, one of us must know That I really did try to get close to you I couldn't see when it started snowin' Your voice was all that I heard I couldn't see where we were goin' But you said you knew and I took your word And then you told me later, as I apologized That you were just kiddin' me, you weren't really from the farm An' I told you, as you clawed out my eyes That I never really meant to do you any harm But sooner or later, one of us must know That you just did what you're supposed to do Sooner or later, one of us must know That I really did try to get close to you
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"One of Us Must Know" was originally released on Bob Dylan's seventh studio album “Blonde on Blonde” in 1966.
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Single ReleaseIt was the first song to be released as a single from the album, although it only reached number 33 in the UK and didn't chart in the US.
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Recording LocationThe song was actually recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, even though most of his previous works were done in New York City.
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Recording SessionIt was recorded in a significantly long session that ended up stretching into the early morning hours and it took more than 19 takes to finalize the song.
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Musicians InvolvedAl Kooper played an organ and Mike Bloomfield played lead guitar on the recording. It was also the only song on “Blonde on Blonde” recorded without some of Nashville’s top studio musicians.
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RecognitionMany have characterized "One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)" as being a classic Dylan song filled with regret and remorse, with some considering it to be one of Dylan's finest songs.
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Song's Theme"One of Us Must Know (Sooner or Later)" combines elements of a love song and a break-up ballad. It reveals Dylan's introspective and bitter perception on the aftermath of a failed relationship.
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Unique FeatureThe song stands out as the only one on the album “Blonde on Blonde” which was entirely recorded in one city, New York, with Dylan being backed by the Hawks members.
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Inspiration"One of Us Must Know" showcases the influence that the Romantic Poetry movement had on Dylan at that time, with the song's enigmatic lyrics and emotional freight.
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Attempted CoversOther artists, like Mick Hucknall of Simply Red, have attempted to cover "One Of Us Must Know", demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, Dylan did not perform "One of Us Must Know" live until 1997 - more than three decades after its original release. It remains one of the least performed songs by Dylan from the "Blonde on Blonde" album.
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Album Achievement"Blonde on Blonde", the album which "One Of Us Must Know" is part of, was one of the first double albums in rock music and reached number 9 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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