Million Miles (1998-2014)
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Crossing The Rubicon (2022)
Bob Dylan live-debuted this song on March 3, 2022, and quickly established a near nightly lyric variation. Documented here is the first instance of each lyric change, together with audio.
March 3, 2022 Phoenix, AZ
I can feel the bones beneath my skin and they’re tremblin’ with rage
I’ll make your wife a widow – you’ll never see old age
The summer turned to gold, and the winter chill is gone
I pawned my watch, and I paid my debts, then I crossed the Rubicon
Put my heart up on the hill, where some happiness I’ll find
If I survive then let me love – let the hour be mine
Take the high road – take the low, take any one that you’re on
But I poured the cup, I passed along, I crossed the Rubicon
Well, you foxy man, you’re the talk of the town
You’ve been suckin’ off all of the younger men
I trusted you once and that was more than enough
I’ll never trust another person again
I’ll rip your heart, cut your heart out with a crooked knife
And I’ll weep until it’s gone
I stood between heaven and earth, and I crossed the Rubicon
March 4, 2022 Tucson, AZ
I put my heart up on a hill, where some happiness I’ll find
If I survive then let me love, let the hour be mine
Take the high road, take the low, you take any one you’re on
I poured the cup, I passed around, and I crossed the Rubicon
Well, I can feel the bones beneath my skin, they’re tremblin’ with rage
I’ll make your wife a widow, you’ll never see old age
The summer meadows turned to gold, well, and the winter chill was gone
I pawned my watch, I paid my debts, and I crossed the Rubicon
You foxy man, you’re the talk of the town
Suckin’ off the younger men
I’ll trust you once – that was more than enough
I’ll never trust another livin’ soul again
Well, I’ll cut your heart out with a broken knife
Lord, I’ll weep over you when you’re gone
I stood between heaven and earth, Lord, and I crossed the Rubicon
March 8, 2022 Lubbox, TX
You foxy man, you’re the talk of the town
You been (going) down for other men
I trusted you once – that was more than enough
I’ll never trust anyone again
I’ll cut you up with a crooked knife
I’ll weep over you after you’re gone
I stood between heaven and earth, and I crossed the Rubicon
March 10, 2022 Irving, TX
Well, there’s nothin’ you got, my good man
And that ought to be understood
You can keep your gifts, take ’em all back
I got things that are just as good
Well, I’ll cut your heart out with a crooked knife
And I’ll burn it till it’s gone
I stood between heaven and earth, and I crossed the Rubicon
March 13, 2022 San Antonio, TX
Right or wrong what can I say
What more needs to be said
I’ll spill your brains out on the ground
You’d be better off over there with the dead
Seems like ten – maybe 20 – years now that I’ve been gone
I stood between heaven and earth and I crossed the Rubicon
March 14, 2022 San Antonio, TX
Right or wrong, what can I say?
Anything need to be said?
I’ll spill your brains upon the ground
You’d be better off over there with the dead
The dying sun is goin’ down, and the night was comin’ on
I stood between heaven and earth and I crossed the Rubicon
I can feel the holy spirit inside
I see the light that freedom gives
I believe it’s within the reach of every man who lives
Seem like ten, maybe 20, years now I’ve been gone
I turned the key, I broke it off, and I crossed the Rubicon
March 16, 2022 Austin, TX
Right or wrong, what can I say?
What’s left that needs to be said?
I’ll spill your brains upon the ground
You’ll be better off with the dead
Seem like only yesterday, since then I’ve been gone
I stood between heaven and earth and I crossed the Rubicon
Watching The River Flow (Shadow Kingdom July 18, 2021)
Wish I was back in the city
In my true love’s arms
She likes older men
They can’t resist her charms.
People disappearing everywhere you look
Don’t know where to draw the line
Only yesterday I seen somebody
Who was really in a bind.
Wish I was back in the city
Instead of this old bank of sand
With the sun beating down over the chimney tops
And the one I love so close at hand
People disagreeing on just about everything, yep
Makes you stop and wonder why
Why only yesterday I saw somebody on the street
Who just couldn’t help but cry
What Was It You Wanted? (Shadow Kingdom July 18, 2021)
What was it you wanted
Could you say it again?
I’ll be back in a minute
You can tell me then.
Is there something you needed
Something I don’t understand
What was it you wanted
When you were holding my hand?
What was it you wanted
Could you say it again?
I’ll be back in a minute
You can get it together by then.
Is there something you needed
Something I don’t understand
What was it you wanted
Do I have it here in my hand?
Queen Jane Approximately (Shadow Kingdom July 18, 2021)
And when all of your advisors start to regret you
And you cannot convince them of your pain
And you want someone to protect you
Won’t you come see me, Queen Jane?
Won’t you come see me, Queen Jane?
Oh, when all of your advisers heave their plastic
At your feet to convince you of your pain
Trying to prove that your conclusions should be more drastic
Won’t you come see me, Queen Jane?
Won’t you come see me, Queen Jane?
Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine) (Shadow Kingdom July 18, 2021)
You say you (disturb) me
And you don’t deserve me
You know sometimes you lie
You say you got some shakin’
You’re always breakin’
But you know sometimes you lie
Sometimes it gets so hard to please
You’ve got me this time on my knees
I’m gonna let you pass
Yes, and I’ll go last
Then time will tell just who has fell
And who’s been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
You say you disturb me
And you don’t deserve me
But you know sometimes you lie
You say you’re shakin’
And you’re always achin’
But you know how hard you try
Sometimes it gets so hard to care
It can’t be this way ev’rywhere
And I’m gonna let you pass
Yes, and I’ll go last
Then time will tell who has fell
And who’s been left behind
When you go your way and I go mine
To Be Alone With You (Shadow Kingdom July 18, 2021)
To be alone with you
Just you and I
Under the moon
In the star-spangled sky
I know you’re alive
And I am, too
My one desire
Is to be alone with you
To be alone with you
Even for just an hour
In a castle high
In an ivory tower
Some people don’t get it
They just don’t have a clue
They wouldn’t know what it’s like
To be alone with you
They say that nighttime is the right time
To hold each other tight
All our worldly cares will disappear
And everything will come out right
I wish the night was here
Make me scream and shout
I’d fall into your arms
I’ll let it all hang out
I’ll hound you to death
That’s just what I’ll do
I won’t sleep a wink
Till I’m alone with you
I’m collecting my thoughts in a pattern
Movin’ from place to place
Steppin’ out into the dark night
Steppin’ out into space
What happened to me, darlin’?
What was it you saw?
Did I kill somebody?
Did I escape the law?
Got my heart in my mouth
My eyes are still blue
My mortal bliss
Is to be alone with you
My mortal bliss
Is to be alone with you
To be alone with you
Just you and me
Now won’t you tell me true
Ain’t that the way it oughta be?
To hold each other tight
The whole night through
Ev’rything is always right
When I’m alone with you
To be alone with you
At the close of the day
With only you in view
While evening slips away
It only goes to show
That while life’s pleasures be few
The only one I know
Is when I’m alone with you
They say that nighttime is the right time
To be with the one you love
Too many thoughts get in the way in the day
But you’re always what I’m thinkin’ of
I wish the night was here
Bringin’ me all of your charms
When only you are near
To hold me in your arms
I’ll always thank the Lord
When my working day is through
I get my sweet reward
To be alone with you
Angelina (Springtime In New York)
Well, it’s always been my nature to take chances
My right hand drawing back while my left hand advances
Where the current is strong and the monkey dances
To the tune of a concertina
Blood dryin’ in my yellow hair as I go from shore to shore
I know what it is that has drawn me to your door
But I don’t know what it is makes you think you’ve seen me before
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
Her eyes were two slits that would make any snake proud
With a face that any painter would paint and she was well-endowed
Praising the dead as she rode a donkey through the crowd
Or was it a hyena?
Do I need your permission to turn my other cheek?
If you can read my thoughts then why must I speak?
No, I have heard nothing about the man that you seek
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
In the valley of the giants where the stars and stripes explode
The peaches they were sweet and the milk and honey flowed
I was only following instructions when the judge sent me down the road
With your subpoena
The peaceful exchange of ideas for you was always too tame
Inter-tribal warfare was always more your style and your game
Your best friend and my worst enemy is one and the same
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
There’s a black Mercedes rollin’ through the combat zone
Your servants are half dead, you’re down to the bone
Tell me, tall men, where would you like to be overthrown
In Jerusalem or Argentina?
She was stolen from her mother when she was three days old
Now her vengeance has been satisfied and her strength cards are showin’ gold
He’s surrounded by God’s angels and she’s wearin’ a blindfold
And so are you, Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
I see pieces of men marching, trying to take heaven by force
I can see the unknown rider, I can see the pale white horse
In God’s truth name tell me what you want and you’ll have it of course
Just step into the arena
Beat a path of retreat up them spiral staircases
Pass the tree of smoke, pass the angel with four faces
Begging God for mercy and weepin’ and moanin’ in unholy places
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
Well, it’s always been my nature to take chances
My right hand drawing back while my left hand advances
Where the current is strong and the monkey dances
To the tune of a concertina
Blood dryin’ in my yellow hair as I go from shore to shore
I know what it is that has drawn me to your door
But whatever could it be makes you think you’ve seen me before
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
His eyes were two slits, make any snake proud
With a face that any painter would paint as he walked through the crowd
Worshipping a god with the body of a woman well-endowed
And the head of a hyena
Do I need your permission to turn the other cheek?
If you can read my mind, why must I speak?
No, I have heard nothing about the man that you seek
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
In the valley of the giants where the stars and stripes explode
The peaches they were sweet and the milk and honey flowed
I was only following instructions when the judge sent me down the road
With your subpoena
When you cease to exist, then who will you blame
I’ve tried my best to love you but I cannot play this game
Your best friend and my worst enemy is one and the same
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
There’s a black Mercedes rollin’ through the combat zone
Your servants are half dead, you’re down to the bone
Tell me, tall men, where would you like to be overthrown
In Jerusalem or Argentina?
She was stolen from her mother when she was three days old
Now her vengeance has been satisfied and her possessions have been sold
He’s surrounded by God’s angels and she’s wearin’ a blindfold
But so are you
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
I see pieces of men marching, trying to take heaven by force
I can see the unknown rider, I can see the pale white horse
In God’s truth name tell me what you want and you’ll have it of course
Just step into the arena
Beat a path of retreat up them spiral staircases
Pass the tree of smoke, pass the angel with four faces
Begging God for mercy and weepin’ in unholy places
Angelina
Oh, Angelina. Oh, Angelina
Tab 1
Need A Woman (Springtime In New York)
It’s been raining in my mouth all day, drippin’ down to my clothes
My patience it is wearin’ thin, I got fire inside my clothes
Searchin’ for the truth the way God has designed it
Well, the real truth is I may be afraid to find it
Oh, I need a woman, all right
Oh, I need a woman or I don’t feel right
To see me as I am
To show me the kind of love that don’t have to be condemned
And I want you to be that woman (every way)
(Be that woman, every way)
I’ve had my eyes on you, baby, for five long years
You probably don’t know me at all, I’ve seen your laughter and I’ve seen your tears
You don’t frighten me, I’m not so demanding
You look like it wouldn’t hurt you none to have a man of understanding
And I need a woman, all grown up
I need a woman, drinkin’ from the same cup
Seen you standin’ on the corner, seen you sittin’ down in the park
I seen you standin’ in the sunshine, I seen you sleepin’ in the dark
And I want you to be that woman, yes I do
Be that woman (yes I do)
Well, if you keep hearin’ something long enough you just begin naturally to believe it’s true
You know there’s a wall that can’t fall, and there’s a wall you can walk right through
Well, that which is not permanent can’t last
Can’t place your hopes in the future if you’ve got to avoid the past
And I need a woman, to be my queen
I need a woman, black, white, yellow, brown, blue, or green
Somebody who likes simple things, is not afraid to bend
Somebody who don’t make herself up just to be seen by other men
And I want you to be that woman, yes I do
Be that woman (yes I do)
I’ve got some unanswered questions in my mind that’s takin’ place
I want to put the searchlight of flame on you, want to explore your face
The rebellion in me, now why was it created?
To blur the focus of my eyes and keep me isolated
Well, I need that woman, ain’t no crime
Need that woman, all the time
Give back the falseness, give back the world
I know a virtuous woman is hard to find, but they can’t be obsolete
Well, I want you to be that woman, yes I do
Be that woman, hmm, yes I do
Be that woman (yes I do)
(Be that woman, yes I do)
(Be that woman, yes I do)
(Be that woman, yes I do)
Lately I’ve been having evil dreams, I wake up in a cold blue glare
I run the tape back in my mind, wonder if I took a wrong road somewhere.
Searching for the truth the way God designed it
Well, the real truth is that I may be afraid to find it
Well, I need a woman, all right
Need a woman, every night
To be with me and know me as I am
To show me the kind of love that don’t have to be condemned
And I want you to be that woman, yes, I do
(Be that woman, every way)
I’ve had my eyes on you, baby, for five long years
Well, you probably don’t know me at all but I’ve seen your laughter and I’ve seen your tears.
A tell-tale heart will show itself to anybody near
There’s always some new stranger in the night to lend a sympathetic ear
Well I need a woman to be my own
Need a woman that’s mine alone
Seen you in the doorway, I’ve seen you in the park
Seen you in the sunshine, I’ve seen you in the dark
And I want you to be that woman
(Be that woman every day)
You keep listening to something long enough you’re just bound to believe that it’s true
You know there’s some things that you put out, it’s gonna come back on you
That which is not permanent don’t last
Whatever’s waiting in the future could be what you’re runnin’ from in the past
I need a woman, a whole lot
Be that woman, drinkin’ from the same cup
Someone who likes simple things, is not afraid to bend
Someone who don’t make herself up to make every man her friend
And I want you to be that woman (every day)
(Need that woman, every way)
Don’t know what you got that I want, don’t know what I got to give
Don’t know how much time I’ve got, don’t know how long I live
The rebellion in my soul, why was it created?
To blur the focus of my mind and keep me isolated
But I need a woman, yeah, ain’t no crime
Need a woman, all the time
To see the promised land with me as the time goes by
To rule my heart with sweetness and boldness from on high
And I want you to be that woman, yes I do
Be that woman straight and true