I love the lyrics to this song. I kind of imagine Dylan's returned home afters months, years of touring, drugs, parties, girls being his life. Then, he comes home to the daily swing of life - the small talk between neighbours, the household chores.
The attitude to politics/politicians in the second verse being particuarly interesting. They are not in a position to change things, they have the most casual reactions to what would be no doubt headline news - Ma just wants to know whether the clothes are still wet.
I love the lyrics to this song. I kind of imagine Dylan's returned home afters months, years of touring, drugs, parties, girls being his life. Then, he comes home to the daily swing of life - the small talk between neighbours, the household chores.
The attitude to politics/politicians in the second verse being particuarly interesting. They are not in a position to change things, they have the most casual reactions to what would be no doubt headline news - Ma just wants to know whether the clothes are still wet.