I've often thought the phrase about man, forever stripped, acting out his folly while his back is being whipped, is a perfect succinct summary of the whole of 'Waiting for Godot' and an analysis of the absurdist view of the human condition. Camus' myth of Sisyphus, for example. Brilliant.
Right... this song is definitely on the human condition.
In my opinion, "you" can stand both for a girl and for life. He can be speaking to a girl or to Life itself - or maybe both... ;) Don't forget the title of the song: Dirge. Isn't it the last words of a man before he dies? Isn't it his last thoughts about life? It's like when somebody dies and he says the naked truth to his family and friends. He says everything because he knows it's the last time. In this song, Dylan does it with life.
Right... this song is definitely on the human condition.
In my opinion, "you" can stand both for a girl and for life. He can be speaking to a girl or to Life itself - or maybe both... ;) Don't forget the title of the song: Dirge. Isn't it the last words of a man before he dies? Isn't it his last thoughts about life? It's like when somebody dies and he says the naked truth to his family and friends. He says everything because he knows it's the last time. In this song, Dylan does it with life.
I've often thought the phrase about man, forever stripped, acting out his folly while his back is being whipped, is a perfect succinct summary of the whole of 'Waiting for Godot' and an analysis of the absurdist view of the human condition. Camus' myth of Sisyphus, for example. Brilliant.
Right... this song is definitely on the human condition. In my opinion, "you" can stand both for a girl and for life. He can be speaking to a girl or to Life itself - or maybe both... ;) Don't forget the title of the song: Dirge. Isn't it the last words of a man before he dies? Isn't it his last thoughts about life? It's like when somebody dies and he says the naked truth to his family and friends. He says everything because he knows it's the last time. In this song, Dylan does it with life.
Right... this song is definitely on the human condition. In my opinion, "you" can stand both for a girl and for life. He can be speaking to a girl or to Life itself - or maybe both... ;) Don't forget the title of the song: Dirge. Isn't it the last words of a man before he dies? Isn't it his last thoughts about life? It's like when somebody dies and he says the naked truth to his family and friends. He says everything because he knows it's the last time. In this song, Dylan does it with life.
Anyway,...
Anyway, one of the most beautiful songs ever!