You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
Bob Dylan · Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. 2
Cloud so swift the rain fallin' in
Gonna' see a movie called Gunga Din.
Pack up your money put up your tent McGuinn
You ain't a goin' no where
Hoo Wee ridin' be high.
Tomorrows tha day that my brides a gonna come.
Hoo Wee we gonna fly down into the easy chair.
Ghengis Kahn and his brother Don
could not keep on keepin on.
We'll climb that bridge after it's gone
After we'll wade past it.
Buy me some rings and a gun that sings
A flute that toots and a bee that stings
A sky that cries and a bird that flies
A fish that walks and a dog that talks
Gonna' see a movie called Gunga Din.
Pack up your money put up your tent McGuinn
You ain't a goin' no where
Hoo Wee ridin' be high.
Tomorrows tha day that my brides a gonna come.
Hoo Wee we gonna fly down into the easy chair.
Ghengis Kahn and his brother Don
could not keep on keepin on.
We'll climb that bridge after it's gone
After we'll wade past it.
Buy me some rings and a gun that sings
A flute that toots and a bee that stings
A sky that cries and a bird that flies
A fish that walks and a dog that talks
You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
Bob Dylan's 'You Ain't Goin' Nowhere' stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1960s folk-rock sound, characterized by its driving rhythm and socially conscious lyrics. Recorded for his celebrated compilation 'Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. 2', the track exemplifies the era's focus on civil rights and anti-war themes, reflecting Dylan's evolving role as a cultural voice. The song's enduring popularity stems from its melodic structure and Dylan's distinctive vocal delivery, which have cemented it within the American folk canon. As a staple of his discography, it remains a powerful reminder of the music's capacity to address urgent societal issues while maintaining artistic integrity.