Bob Dylan Quotes From Songs, the restless troubadour who’s spun life’s threads into lyrical gold, sings “How many roads must a man walk down—before you call him a man?”—a haunting question that defines his genius. From his folk roots to his later meditations, his songs weave a tapestry of raw truth. Below are 30 authentic Bob Dylan quotes from songs—sourced directly from his music—organized into categories that resonate with his poetic fire. No tweaks, just Dylan’s pure soul!
Life’s Endless Quest
- “How many roads must a man walk down—before you call him a man?” (“Blowin’ in the Wind,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “It’s not dark yet—but it’s getting there!” (“Not Dark Yet,” Time Out of Mind, 1997)
- “May you stay forever young!” (“Forever Young,” Planet Waves, 1974)
- “Everything is broken—pieces on the floor!” (“Everything Is Broken,” Oh Mercy, 1989)
- “I’m weary—worn out from the fight!” (“Tryin’ to Get to Heaven,” Time Out of Mind, 1997)
- “The road is long—I’m travelin’ on!” (“Highway 61 Revisited,” Highway 61 Revisited, 1965)
- “I’m walkin’ down that lonesome road!” (“Lonesome Day Blues,” Love and Theft, 2001)
- “Time is a jet plane—it moves too fast!” (“You’re a Big Girl Now,” Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
- “I’m lost—I’ve gone to look for myself!” (“Gotta Serve Somebody,” Slow Train Coming, 1979)
- “The past is gone—it’s a memory now!” (“Things Have Changed,” Single, 2000)
Love’s Elusive Dance
- “I need a shot of love—I’m bleedin’!” (“Shot of Love,” Shot of Love, 1981)
- “You’re gonna make me lonesome when you go!” (“You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go,” Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
- “Love is just a four-letter word!” (“Love Is Just a Four-Letter Word,” Bootleg recording, 1967)
- “I’m a fool—fooled by your smile!” (“Make You Feel My Love,” Time Out of Mind, 1997)
- “You left me standin’ in the doorway cryin’!” (“Standing in the Doorway,” Time Out of Mind, 1997)
- “I’m weary—love’s a heavy load!” (“I Shall Be Released,” The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3, 1991)
- “You’re my reason—I’m your rhyme!” (“Lay Lady Lay,” Nashville Skyline, 1969)
- “I’m sick of love—but I’m in the thick of it!” (“Love Sick,” Time Out of Mind, 1997)
- “You’re an angel—or maybe a devil!” (“Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands,” Blonde on Blonde, 1966)
- “I’ll see you in the sky above—in the tall grass, in the ones I love!” (“You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go,” Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
Rebellion and Redemption
- “Come in, she said, I’ll give ya shelter from the storm!” (“Shelter from the Storm,” Blood on the Tracks, 1975)
- “I’m ready to go anywhere—I’m ready for to fade!” (“Mr. Tambourine Man,” Bringing It All Back Home, 1965)
- “I’m a hard rain—I’m gonna fall!” (“A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “I’m knockin’ on heaven’s door—open up!” (“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Soundtrack, 1973)
- “I’m a rolling stone—I roll alone!” (“Like a Rolling Stone,” Highway 61 Revisited, 1965)
- “Come senators, congressmen—please heed the call!” (“The Times They Are A-Changin’,” The Times They Are A-Changin’, 1964)
- “I’m a joker—I’m a thief—I’m whatever I please!” (“All Along the Watchtower,” John Wesley Harding, 1967)
- “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 blowin’ in the wind—catch me if you can!” (“Blowin’ in the Wind,” The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, 1963)
- “I’m a man of constant sorrow—I’ve seen trouble all my days!” (“Man of Constant Sorrow,” Bob Dylan, 1962)
Bob Dylan’s lyrics are a battle cry for anyone ready to rise, roam, and wrestle with truth—proof that strength starts with singing your soul.
These quotes push you to shake off the haze, fight through the wind, and shine with restless fire, straight from a poet who’s sung it all with fierce grit.
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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