Love Sick
Bob Dylan · Other Songs - Bob Dylan
Walking, walking with you in my head
My feet are so tired, my brain is so wired
And the clouds are weeping
Did I hear someone tell a lie?
Did I hear someone's distant cry?
I spoke like a child; you destroyed me with a smile
While I was sleeping
I'm sick of love but I'm in the thick of it
This kind of love I'm so sick of it
I see, I see lovers in the meadow
I see, I see silhouettes in the window
I watch them 'til they're gone and they leave me hanging on
To a shadow
I'm sick of love; I hear the clock tick
This kind of love; I'm love sick
Sometimes the silence can be like the thunder
Sometimes I wanna take to the road and plunder
Could you ever be true?
I think of you
And I wonder
I'm sick of love; I wish I'd never met you
I'm sick of love; I'm trying to forget you
Just don't know what to do
I'd give anything to
Be with you
Love Sick
Bob Dylan's "Love Sick" stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1960s folk-rock output, characterized by its raw emotional delivery and signature acoustic instrumentation. Released during a period when Dylan was refining his transition from pure folk to a broader rock sound, the track captures the restless energy of the era without relying on specific chart data or commercial metrics. The song reflects the turbulent romantic themes prevalent in Dylan's discography, utilizing his distinctive vocal style to convey a sense of longing and vulnerability. As part of his broader catalog of works from this formative period, "Love Sick" remains a significant recording that showcases his ability to blend personal narrative with musical innovation, influencing countless artists who followed in the folk-rock genre.