Tomorrow Is A Long Time
Bob Dylan · Other Songs - Bob Dylan
If tonight was not an crooked trail
If tomorrow wasn't such a long time
Then lonesome would mean nothing to me at all
Yes and only if my own true love was waiting
If I could hear her heart softly pounding
If only she was lying by me
Then I'd lie in my bed once again
I can't see my reflection in the water
I can't speak the sounds that show no pain
I can't hear the echo of my footsteps
I can't remember the sound of my own name
Yes and only if my own true love was waiting
If I could hear her heart softly pounding
If only she was lying by me
Then I'd lie in my bed once again
There is beauty in the silver singing river
There is beauty in the sunrise in the sky
But none of these and nothing else could match the beauty
That I remember in my true love's eyes
Yes and only if my own true love was waiting
If I could hear her heart softly pounding
If only she was lying by me
Then I'd lie in my bed once again
If today was not an endless highway
If tonight was not an crooked trail
If tomorrow wasn't such a long time
Then lonesome would mean nothing to me at all
Yes and only if my own true love was waiting
If I could hear her heart softly pounding
If only she was lying by me
Then I'd lie in my bed once again
Tomorrow Is A Long Time
Bob Dylan's 'Tomorrow Is A Long Time' stands as a poignant reflection on isolation and the passage of time within his expansive folk catalogue. Often associated with the mid-1960s era, the recording captures Dylan's signature introspective style, blending acoustic simplicity with profound emotional weight. The song explores themes of waiting and uncertainty, resonating with listeners through its sparse arrangement and direct lyrical delivery. As part of a broader body of work that redefined American folk music, this track highlights Dylan's ability to distill complex human experiences into accessible melodies. It remains a staple in discussions of his early discography, showcasing the raw vulnerability that characterized his performances during this transformative period in music history.