Trust Yourself
Bob Dylan · Original Album Classics [2010]
Trust yourself to do the things that only you know best.
Trust yourself,
Trust yourself to do what's right and not be second-guessed.
Don't trust me to show you beauty
When beauty may only turn to rust.
If you need somebody you can trust, trust yourself.
Trust yourself,
Trust yourself to know the way that will prove true in the end.
Trust yourself,
Trust yourself to find the path where there is no if and when.
Don't trust me to show you the truth
When the truth may only be ashes and dust.
If you want somebody you can trust, trust yourself.
Well, you're on your own, you always were,
In a land of wolves and thieves.
Don't put your hope in ungodly man
Or be a slave to what somebody else believes.
Trust yourself
And you won't be disappointed when vain people let you down.
Trust yourself
And look not for answers where no answers can be found.
Don't trust me to show you love
When my love may be only lust.
If you want somebody you can trust, trust yourself.
Trust Yourself
Trust Yourself stands as a defining track from Bob Dylan's 1979 album, Slow Train Coming, marking a pivotal moment in his transition toward gospel-inflected rock. Recorded during a period of profound spiritual awakening, the song showcases Dylan's evolving vocal delivery and a more assertive lyrical approach that departed from his earlier folk narratives. The recording features a driving rhythm section and prominent electric guitar work, reflecting the energetic production style that characterized his late-seventies output. As part of a celebrated era in his discography, the track highlights Dylan's ability to blend personal conviction with accessible rock arrangements, solidifying his status as a versatile artist capable of reinventing his sound while maintaining his distinctive voice.