Senor (Tales of Yankee Power) Lyrics

Lyric discussion by chris102 

Cover art for Senor (Tales of Yankee Power) lyrics by Bob Dylan

I think the song is told from the perspective of a veteran after a war. Probably something conscript like Vietnam. Lots of veterans returned to the US finding it difficult to adjust back to normal life, became homeless, fell into drugs etc.

He's having flash backs of his life before... with 'her', trying to pickup where he left off. Can you tell me who to contact here, senor? But no answers.

But he also felt like he had a purpose. They went to war. What happened? Where are we heading, lincon county road or Armageddon?

The final line I think he's in hospital and wants out. Let's overturn these tables, disconnect these cables. Senor is probably a doctor. Whole song could be his trip on drugs, with little moments of memories and questions, lost in the confusion of it all.

My Interpretation