Seeing the Real You At Last

Bob Dylan · Original Album Classics [2010]

Well, I thought that the rain would cool things down

But it looks like it don't.

I'd like to get you to change your mind

But it looks like you won't.



From now on I'll be busy,

Ain't goin' nowhere fast.

I'm just glad it's over

And I'm seeing the real you at last.



Well, didn't I risk my neck for you,

Didn't I take chances?

Didn't I rise above it all for you,

The most unfortunate circumstances?



Well, I have had some rotten nights,

Didn't think that they would pass.

I'm just thankful and grateful

To be seeing the real you at last.



I'm hungry and I'm irritable

And I'm tired of this bag of tricks.

At one time there was nothing wrong with me

That you could not fix.



Well, I sailed through the storm

Strapped to the mast,

But the time has come

And I'm seeing the real you at last.



When I met you, baby,

You didn't show no visible scars.

You could ride like Annie Oakley,

You could shoot like Belle Starr.



Well, I don't mind a reasonable amount of trouble,

Trouble always comes to pass

But all I care about now

Is that I'm seeing the real you at last.



Well, I'm gonna quit this baby talk now,

I guess I should have known.

I got troubles, I think maybe you got troubles,

I think maybe we'd better leave each other alone.



Whatever you gonna do,

Please do it fast.

I'm still trying to get used to

Seeing the real you at last.

Seeing the Real You At Last

Bob Dylan's 'Seeing the Real You At Last' stands as a poignant addition to his extensive catalog of folk and rock recordings. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track reflects the introspective and sometimes melancholic tone characteristic of his work from that era. The song explores themes of self-discovery and the complexities of human connection, utilizing Dylan's signature storytelling approach to paint a vivid picture of emotional vulnerability. As part of his broader discography, this recording contributes to his legacy as a chronicler of the American experience, blending acoustic textures with electric energy to create a timeless piece that resonates with listeners seeking depth and authenticity in their musical journey.