this song is a somewhat familiar theme in Bob's music. He is singing about what is important in life - the simple things are the most meaningful to us all (memories of people you love, sounds of a creek, nightbirds call, lovers breath, cheerful dance). There is some kind of nod that the working class understands/appreciates these simple pleasures. The last verse seems inspired on the recording when he sings about being able to live on rice and beans, noting that some people don't understand what work even means. I bet he's talking about himselft here... A truly classic, wonderful Dylan song.
this song is a somewhat familiar theme in Bob's music. He is singing about what is important in life - the simple things are the most meaningful to us all (memories of people you love, sounds of a creek, nightbirds call, lovers breath, cheerful dance). There is some kind of nod that the working class understands/appreciates these simple pleasures. The last verse seems inspired on the recording when he sings about being able to live on rice and beans, noting that some people don't understand what work even means. I bet he's talking about himselft here... A truly classic, wonderful Dylan song.