I love Dylan's use of "babe" here. We always think of it as a filler word, as it is used today. A pet name, or something to run up and down the scale on as you show off your range. In reality, it is simple, pure, and endearing. Whether he is speaking to a country, a woman, or the folkies, he loves them. It's the ultimate, "I love you dearly, but I cannot be with you right now." Not a break up- frusteration. The frusteration of something difficult separating them.
I love Dylan's use of "babe" here. We always think of it as a filler word, as it is used today. A pet name, or something to run up and down the scale on as you show off your range. In reality, it is simple, pure, and endearing. Whether he is speaking to a country, a woman, or the folkies, he loves them. It's the ultimate, "I love you dearly, but I cannot be with you right now." Not a break up- frusteration. The frusteration of something difficult separating them.
How incredible. Oh, Bob. You always make my day.