Honest With Me
Bob Dylan · Other Songs - Bob Dylan
Some of these women they just give me the creeps
I'm avoidin' the south side the best I can
These memories I got they can strangle a man
Well, I came ashore in the dead of the night
Lot of things can get in the way when you're tryin' to do what's right
You don't understand it, my feelin' for you
You'd be honest with me if you only knew
I'm not sorry for nothing I've done
I'm glad I fought, I only wish we won
The Siamese twins are comin' to town
People can't wait, they've gathered around
When I left my home the sky split open wide
I never wanted to go back there, I'd rather have died
You don't understand it, my feelin' for you
You'd be honest with me if only you knew
My woman got a face like a teddy bear
She's tossin' a baseball bat in the air
The meat is so tough you can't cut it with a sword
I'm crashin' my car trunk first into the board
They say that my eyes are pretty and my smile is nice
Well, I'd sell it to ya at a reduced price
You don't understand it, my feeling for you
You'd be honest with me if only you knew
Some things are too terrible to be true,
I won't come here no more if it bothers you.
There's a Southern Pacific leaving at 9:45
I'm havin' a hard time, believing some people we're ever alive
I'm stark naked but I don't care
I'm goin' off into the woods I'm hunt'n' bear
You don't understand it, my feeling for you
Well, you'd be honest with me if only you knew
I'm here to create the new imperial empire
I'm gonna do whatever circumstances require
I care so much for you, didn't think I could
I can't tell my heart that you're no good
Well, my parents, they warned me not to risk my years
And I still got their advice oozing out of my ears
You don't understand it, my feeling for you
Well, you'd be honest with me if only you knew
Honest With Me
Bob Dylan's "Honest With Me" stands as a poignant exploration of emotional vulnerability and the complexities of human connection. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies Dylan's signature ability to weave personal narrative with broader social commentary, reflecting on themes of betrayal and the difficulty of maintaining integrity in relationships. The song's acoustic-driven arrangement underscores its introspective nature, characteristic of Dylan's work from this era where he frequently examined the fragility of trust. As a staple of his discography, the recording has become a touchstone for artists seeking to capture the raw honesty of the human condition, cementing its place within the canon of folk-rock and protest music. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal resonance, inviting listeners to confront their own experiences with love and loss.

