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About Dignity
"Dignity" is a song by Bob Dylan, first released on Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Volume 3 on November 15, 1994 and also released as a CD single a month later. It was originally recorded in the spring of 1989 during the Oh Mercy studio sessions, but was not included on the album.
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Fat man lookin' in a blade of steelThin man lookin' at his last mealHollow man lookin' in a cottonfieldFor dignityWise man lookin' in a blade of grassYoung man lookin' in the shadows that passPoor man lookin' through painted glassFor dignitySomebody got murdered on New Year's EveSomebody said dignity was the first to leaveI went into the city, went into the townWent into the land of the midnight sunSearchin' high, searchin' lowSearchin' everywhere I knowAskin' the cops wherever I goHave you seen dignityBlind man breakin' out of a trancePuts both his hands in the pockets of chanceHopin' to find one circ*mstanceOf dignityI went to the wedding of Mary-LouShe said I don't want nobody see me talkin' to youSaid she could get killed if she told me what she knewAbout dignityI went down where the vultures feedI would've got deeper, but there wasn't any needHeard the tongues of angels and the tongues of menWasn't any difference to meChilly wind sharp as a razor bladeHouse on fire, debts unpaidGonna stand at the window, gonna ask the maidHave you seen dignityDrinkin' man listens to the voice he hearsIn a crowded room full of covered up mirrorsLookin' into the lost forgotten yearsFor dignityMet Prince Phillip at the home of the bluesSaid he'd give me information if his name wasn't usedHe wanted money up front, said he was abusedBy dignityFootprints runnin' cross the silver sandSteps goin' down into tattoo landI met the sons of darkness and the sons of lightIn the border-towns of despairGot no place to fade, got no coatI'm on the rollin' river in a jerkin' boatTryin' to read a note somebody wroteAbout dignitySick man lookin' for the doctor's cureLookin' at his hands for the lines that wereAnd into every masterpiece of literatureFor dignityEnglishman stranded in the black-heart windCombin' his hair back, his future looks thinBites the bullet and he looks withinFor dignitySomeone showed me a picture and I just laughedDignity never been photographedI went into the red, went into the blackInto the valley of dry bone dreamsSo many roads, so much at stakeToo many dead ends, I'm at the edge of the lakeSometimes I wonder what it's gonna takeTo find dignity
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Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan ( /ˈdɪlən/; born Robert Allen Zimmerman; May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and artist. He has been an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of Dylan's early songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the US civil rights and anti-war movements. Leaving his initial base in the culture of folk music behind, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music in … more »
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Written by: Bob Dylan
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Information"Dignity" was written and performed by Bob Dylan, who is often regarded as one of the most influential figures in popular music since the mid-20th century. |
Album AppearanceAlthough initially written for Dylan's 1989 album "Oh Mercy", it was later left out of the final release. It then appeared on Dylan's 1994 album "Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Volume 3". |
Recording HistoryThe song was initially recorded during the "Oh Mercy" sessions, but Dylan was reportedly unsatisfied with the outcome. Multiple attempts were made to accurately capture the mood and essence of the song, resulting in over 20 different versions being recorded. |
Contextual MeaningThe song, "Dignity", explores the elusive nature of human dignity while seeking spiritual fulfillment. It's a reflection of Dylan's lifelong quest for meaning, wrapped up in poetic, evocative lyrics. |
Notable Cover VersionsDignity was covered by the popular Irish band, "The Pogues", in 1996 on the tribute album, "The songs of Bob Dylan". |
Live Performance"Dignity" has rarely been performed live by Dylan, making these performances significantly rare and thus highly sought-after by fans. |
Signature LyricsThe song includes the lyric, "Dignity never been photographed", which fans and critics have often cited as a reflection of Dylan's disdain for fame and the public's prying eyes. |
Music VideoA music video was made for the song "Dignity" which predominantly featured footage of Dylan performing the song interspersed with images of various people and places that are seemingly unrelated, providing a visual representation of the elusive nature of dignity. |
Bounce-back SingleDespite its initial recording difficulties and omitted inclusion on "Oh Mercy", "Dignity" became a hit upon its release in 1994, reestablishing Dylan's presence in the music charts. |
Reissued and RemasteredThe song was reissued with a new mix on the album "Dylan" in 2007 and remastered for the album "MTV Unplugged" in 1995. |
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