One of his hidden gems, from this 2009 album. Alright, Modern Times was a bit more sophisticated and maybe had more grounded and solid songs. But this album is still so fun!
Like the other commenter already noticed, the stanza about "dreams" is beyond cool. It truly is wonderful.
The whole song rocks. Not just lyrically but musically too.
As for the meaning, it's whatever you make it; as always with Dylan songs. It's unlimited number of interpretations. What does it mean to me? Cherish the present moment, and leave the past behind. . . Let go of old heartbreaks, close that door and begin a new journey... Meet new people, make new acquaintances, and one of these new peoples might be your next lover... You might just not give up yet. That's what I get from it anyway.
"We got so much in common
We strive for the same old ends
And I just can't wait
Wait for us to become friends"
One of his hidden gems, from this 2009 album. Alright, Modern Times was a bit more sophisticated and maybe had more grounded and solid songs. But this album is still so fun! Like the other commenter already noticed, the stanza about "dreams" is beyond cool. It truly is wonderful. The whole song rocks. Not just lyrically but musically too. As for the meaning, it's whatever you make it; as always with Dylan songs. It's unlimited number of interpretations. What does it mean to me? Cherish the present moment, and leave the past behind. . . Let go of old heartbreaks, close that door and begin a new journey... Meet new people, make new acquaintances, and one of these new peoples might be your next lover... You might just not give up yet. That's what I get from it anyway. "We got so much in common We strive for the same old ends And I just can't wait Wait for us to become friends"