Re: Quote of the Day - Bob Dylan
I had a dream last night about my dad...I've had many lately...this one was especially memorable, as I knew in my dream that he had died, but he had somehow been raised from the dead, and what do you know, he was playing a beautiful Dylan'esque song on guitar, and I was singing along. My dad always loved Dylan and he instilled within me a love for his music and his thought provoking lyrics. So, rather than dwelling on the anti-artists that are out there polluting the airwaves...I can't wait for the next Dylan or U2 who is starting out, just getting ready to get us singing their songs, and thinking about their lyrics.
Also, your prayers would be greatly appreciated as I am heading out to Pristina on Friday with my fellow filmmaker Luli to meet with a person who I hope will be willing to be a part of the documentary. Their story is beyond my comprehension. You can here some audio discussing what they went through at: www.kosovofilm.com (it begins playing automatically once it's loaded).
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A friend of mine posted this on their blog...I thought I would repost it over here as it is just too great...and too thoughtful!
Bob Dylan Quotes:
"Each of us has his own special gift and you know this was meant to be true. And if you don't under estimate me, I won't under estimate you."
"I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now."
"May your hands always be busy, may your feet always be swift. May you have a strong foundation, when the winds of change shift."
"You breathed on me and made my life a richer one to live, when I was deep in poverty you taught me how to give. Dried the tears up from my dreams and pulled me from my hole, quenched my thirst and satisfied the burning in my soul."
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I was thinking about Bob today because a friend of mine, Isaac, is a Dylan fan. Isaac posted a really cool blog dedicated to his father who recently passed away so that's why he was on my mind.
A few years back Isaac and I went to see Bob in concert. I remember asking him (he's in his 20's) how he came to like Dylan. He told me about how his parents listened to Dylan as long as he could remember and they instilled a love of music in him...and a special appreciation for Bob D.
Anyhow...these 2 quotes are to honor the memory of his dad, Skip."
12 Comments:
What a beautiful dream, Isaac. Thank you for sharing.
How very odd! For the last couple of weeks an old Dylan song has been going thru my head. I can't seem to shake it.
In the end, all that we truly are about, can be understood by the songs that haunt us when we are alone.
I wish you could have recorded the song.
I agree with Jonathan.
And . . . can I be in your dream even if you haven't been in my dream? Now, how did I think of that? I wonder . . .
you are incredibly talented...
hope you know that!
Great post.
Good luck in Pristina. I hope it all works out.
Isaac, haven't heard from you in awhile, hope all is well! We are praying for you everyday!
When Bob Dylan finally gets up to heaven, do you think they'll call him the next Skip Anderson?
Is,
Can I add a couple favorite quotes? I think about you whenever I listen to Bob...
"In the time of my confession, in the hour of my deepest need
When the pool of tears beneath my feet flood every newborn seed
There's a dyin' voice within me reaching out somewhere,
Toiling in the danger and in the morals of despair.
Don't have the inclination to look back on any mistake,
Like Cain, I now behold this chain of events that I must break.
In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand
In every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand."
"Now you stand here expecting me to remember something you forgot to say?"
Love you bro!
I think those dreams are little gifts from God :)
"I Believe in You"
-Bob
They ask me how I feel
And if my love is real
And how I know I'll make it through.
And they, they look at me and frown,
They'd like to drive me from this town,
They don't want me around
'Cause I believe in you.
They show me to the door,
They say don't come back no more
'Cause I don't be like they'd like me to,
And I walk out on my own
A thousand miles from home
But I don't feel alone
'Cause I believe in you.
I believe in you even through the tears and the laughter,
I believe in you even though we be apart.
I believe in you even on the morning after.
Oh, when the dawn is nearing
Oh, when the night is disappearing
Oh, this feeling is still here in my heart.
Don't let me drift too far,
Keep me where you are
Where I will always be renewed.
And that which you've given me today
Is worth more than I could pay
And no matter what they say
I believe in you.
Don't let me change my heart,
Keep me set apart
From all the plans they do pursue.
And I, I don't mind the pain
Don't mind the driving rain
I know I will sustain
'Cause I believe in you.
I can't tell you how often the words of this song have come to my mind in the middle of the strangest moments...and helped me keep on the way.
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