Tweedle Dee And Tweedle Dum
Bob Dylan · Other Songs - Bob Dylan
They're throwin' knives into the tree
Two big bags of dead man's bones
Got their noses to the grind stone
Livin' in the Land of Nod
Trustin' their fate to the hands of God
They pass by so silently
Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee
Well, they're goin' to the country, they're goin' to retire
They're takin' a streetcar named Desire
Lookin' at a window with a pecan pie
Lot of things they'd like they would never buy
Neither of them .want. to turn and run
They're makin' a noise to the Sun
"His Master's Voice is calling me"
Said Tweedle Dum to Tweedle Dee
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
I'll have more than thumb
They walk among the stately trees
They know the secrets of the breeze
Tweedle Dum said to Tweedle Dee,
"Your presence is obnoxious to me.
Feel like baby sittin' on a woman's knee."
Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee
Well, the rain beat'n' down on a window pane
I got love for you, and it's all in vain
Brains in a pot, they're beginning to boil
They're drippin' with garlic and olive oil
Tweedle Dee is on his hands and his knees
Sayin', "Throw me something, Mister, please!"
"What's good for you is good for me,"
Said Tweedle Dum to Tweedle Dee.
Well, they're living in a happy harmony
Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee
They're one day older and a dollar short
They got a prayer permit and a police escort
They're lyin' low and they're makin' hay
They seem determined to go all the way
They run a brick 'n' tile company
Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee
Well, the timeless stream has a deaf last meal
And the noble truth is a sacred creed
My pretty baby, she's looking around
She's wearin' a multi-thousand dollar gown
Tweedle Dee is a low down sorry old man
Tweedle Dum he'll stab you where you stand
"I've had too much of your company,"
said Tweedle Dum to Tweedle Dee.
About Tweedle Dee And Tweedle Dum
Bob Dylan's "Tweedle Dee And Tweedle Dum" stands as a whimsical yet profound exploration of duality and perception, delivered with his signature folk-rock blend. The song features the distinctive vocal interplay between Dylan and his frequent collaborator, Paul Simon, creating a playful dynamic that mirrors the narrative of two contrasting characters. While often associated with the collaborative spirit of The Basement Tapes era, the track has appeared on various compilations, cementing its place in Dylan's extensive catalogue of storytelling. Musically, the recording captures a moment of levity within Dylan's broader body of work, utilizing acoustic instrumentation to underscore themes of confusion and identity. The lyrics, which reference the fictional Tweedle brothers from Alice in Wonderland, serve as a metaphor for the complexities of human nature and the difficulty of distinguishing truth from illusion. This song remains a notable example of Dylan's ability to weave literary allusions into accessible, engaging music that resonates across generations.