Silvio
Bob Dylan · Original Album Classics [2010]
Looks like tomorrow is a coming on fast
Ain't complaining about what I got
Seen better times but who has not.
Silvio silver and gold
Won't buy back the beat of a heart grown cold
Silvio I gotta go
Find out something only dead men know.
Honest as the next jade rolling that stone
When I come and knockin' don't throw me no bone
I'm an old boll weevil looking for a home
If you don't like it you can leave me alone.
I can snap my fingers and require the rain
From a clear blue sky and turn it off again
I can stroke your body and relieve your pain
And charm the whistle off an evening train.
Silvio silver and gold
Won't buy back the beat of a heart grown cold
Silvio I gotta go
Find out something only dead men know
Give what I got until I got no more
I take what I get until I even the score
You know I love you and further more
When it is time to go you got an open door.
I can tell your fancy I can tell your plain
You give something up for ev'rything you gain
Since ev'ry pleasure's got an edge of pain
Pay for your ticket and don't complain.
One of these days and it won't be long
Going down the valley and sing my song
I will sing it loud and sing it strong
Let the echo decide if I was right or wrong.
Silvio silver and gold
Won't buy back the beat of a heart grown cold
Silvio I gotta go
Find out something only dead men know.
Silvio
Silvio is a standout track from Bob Dylan's 1965 album, Highway 61 Revisited, marking a pivotal moment in his transition to electric rock. The song captures the frenetic energy of Dylan's mid-sixties output, blending poetic storytelling with a driving rhythm section. It stands as a testament to his ability to weave complex narratives into accessible pop structures. While often overshadowed by the album's title track and Like a Rolling Stone, Silvio remains a cherished example of Dylan's experimental approach during this era. The recording showcases his distinctive vocal delivery and the tight interplay of his backing band, solidifying its place within his extensive discography. Fans and critics alike recognize the song for its unique character and its contribution to the broader narrative of Dylan's artistic evolution during the 1960s.