Bob Dylan Lyric Quotes, the enigmatic bard who’s woven life’s chaos into haunting melodies, sings “The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind”—a timeless riddle that defines his craft. From folk laments to electric roars, his lyrics cut deep. Below are 30 authentic Bob Dylan lyric quotes—sourced directly from his songs—organized into categories that pulse with his poetic soul. No tweaks, just Dylan’s pure grit!
Life’s Tangled Road
- “The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind.” (“Blowin’ in the Wind,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “Life is sad, life is a bust—all you can do is do what you must.” (“Buckets of Rain,” Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
- “I was born here and I’ll die here—against my will!” (“Not Dark Yet,” Time Out of Mind, 1997)
- “I’ve been down so long—it looks like up to me!” (“Down the Highway,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “I’m walkin’ through streets that are dead.” (“Love Minus Zero/No Limit,” Bringing It All Back Home, 1965)
- “The future for me is already a thing of the past.” (“Bye and Bye,” Love and Theft, 2001)
- “I’ve seen the future—it’s murder!” (“Things Have Changed,” Single, 2000)
- “How many roads must a man walk down—before you call him a man?” (“Blowin’ in the Wind,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “Darkness at the break of noon—shadows even the silver spoon!” (“It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding),” Bringing It All Back Home, 1965)
- “The times they are a-changin’!” (“The Times They Are A-Changin’,” The Times They Are A-Changin’, 1964)
Love’s Bittersweet Echoes
- “Don’t think twice—it’s all right!” (“Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “I gave her my heart but she wanted my soul!” (“Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “Love is all there is—it makes the world go ‘round!” (“I Threw It All Away,” Nashville Skyline, 1969)
- “She’s got everything she needs—she’s an artist, she don’t look back!” (“She Belongs to Me,” Bringing It All Back Home, 1965)
- “I’m tangled up in blue—she’s gone!” (“Tangled Up in Blue,” Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
- “You’re a big girl now—time to stand on your own!” (“You’re a Big Girl Now,” Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
- “I’ll be your baby tonight—shut the light!” (“I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight,” John Wesley Harding, 1967)
- “Love’s a stranger—I’m a stranger too!” (“Love Sick,” Time Out of Mind, 1997)
- “You’re invisible now—you got no secrets to conceal!” (“Like a Rolling Stone,” Highway 61 Revisited, 1965)
- “It ain’t me, babe—no, no, no, it ain’t me you’re lookin’ for!” (“It Ain’t Me Babe,” Another Side of Bob Dylan, 1964)
Rebellion and Resolve
- “How does it feel—to be on your own?” (“Like a Rolling Stone,” Highway 61 Revisited, 1965)
- “I ain’t gonna work on Maggie’s farm no more!” (“Maggie’s Farm,” Bringing It All Back Home, 1965)
- “I’m a rolling stone—I don’t gather moss!” (“Like a Rolling Stone,” Highway 61 Revisited, 1965)
- “I’m knockin’ on heaven’s door—let me in!” (“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Soundtrack, 1973)
- “I’m a hard rain—I’m gonna fall!” (“A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “I’m a joker—I’m a thief—I’m whatever I please!” (“All Along the Watchtower,” John Wesley Harding, 1967)
- “Come senators, congressmen—please heed the call!” (“The Times They Are A-Changin’,” The Times They Are A-Changin’, 1964)
- “I’m blowin’ in the wind—catch me if you can!” (“Blowin’ in the Wind,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “I’m a rambler—I’m a gambler—I’m a long way from home!” (“Rambling, Gambling Willie,” The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3, 1991)
- “I’m ready to go anywhere—I’m ready for to fade!” (“Mr. Tambourine Man,” Bringing It All Back Home, 1965)
Bob Dylan’s lyrics are a battle cry for anyone ready to rise, roam, and unravel life’s threads—proof that strength starts with embracing your muse.
These quotes push you to shake off the dust, fight through the storm, and shine with restless fire, straight from a bard who’s sung it all with fierce soul.
Which Dylan line gets you humming? Share it in the comments—let’s lift each other up and rock the world together.
Emma Thompson
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