I've changed my position on this song slightly... I read the poem "The Landlady" by Margaret Atwood, which describes the physical self as the landlady. The poem and this song came out at almost the same time, and im not sure whether Dylan was inspired by Atwood, or the other way around.
I believe Dylan is talking to his physical body rather than god. I think it still revolves around his motorcycle acciddent, and in this context i think the meaning of each line practically jumps of the page.
@bobdylaniscool brilliancy! I do love "When that steamboat whistle blows" and I'm not about to argue, I'm not about to move to no other place, Now, each of us has his own special gift, And you know this was meant to be true
@bobdylaniscool brilliancy! I do love "When that steamboat whistle blows" and I'm not about to argue, I'm not about to move to no other place, Now, each of us has his own special gift, And you know this was meant to be true
I've changed my position on this song slightly... I read the poem "The Landlady" by Margaret Atwood, which describes the physical self as the landlady. The poem and this song came out at almost the same time, and im not sure whether Dylan was inspired by Atwood, or the other way around. I believe Dylan is talking to his physical body rather than god. I think it still revolves around his motorcycle acciddent, and in this context i think the meaning of each line practically jumps of the page.
Also, if your wondering what makes this song so good/different musically, you should definitely check out this article: dylanchords.brokenbricks.com/08_jwh/dear_landlord.htm
@bobdylaniscool brilliancy! I do love "When that steamboat whistle blows" and I'm not about to argue, I'm not about to move to no other place, Now, each of us has his own special gift, And you know this was meant to be true
@bobdylaniscool brilliancy! I do love "When that steamboat whistle blows" and I'm not about to argue, I'm not about to move to no other place, Now, each of us has his own special gift, And you know this was meant to be true