The song is an adaption of Dylan's earlier song blackjack Davy which in turn is an adaption of woody Guthrie's Gypsy Davy. As the title suggests, this one is less about the male who takes the girl away, and more focuses on her perspective. In all three versions, only the 'bachelor' (so to speak) is given a name. In this version, insanity, chauvinism, and murder are all incorporated into the story. It is a much longer narrative and the tempo is slower and acts as a steady pulse.
This isn't a theory, just a place for people to start looking. Seems like this page was missing some educated interpretations.
The song is an adaption of Dylan's earlier song blackjack Davy which in turn is an adaption of woody Guthrie's Gypsy Davy. As the title suggests, this one is less about the male who takes the girl away, and more focuses on her perspective. In all three versions, only the 'bachelor' (so to speak) is given a name. In this version, insanity, chauvinism, and murder are all incorporated into the story. It is a much longer narrative and the tempo is slower and acts as a steady pulse.
This isn't a theory, just a place for people to start looking. Seems like this page was missing some educated interpretations.