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Bob Dylan — The Levee's Gonna Break
Album: Modern Times
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Released: 2006
Length: 5:36
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If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
Everybody saying this is a day only the Lord could make

Well, I worked on the levee, Mama, both night and day
I worked on the levee, Mama, both night and day
I got to the river and I threw my clothes away

I paid my time and now I'm as good as new
I paid my time and now I'm as good as new
They can't take me back unless I want 'em to

If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
Some of these people gonna strip you of all they can take

I can't stop here I ain't ready to unload
I can't stop here I ain't ready to unload
Riches and salvation can be waiting behind the next bend in the road

I picked you up from the gutter and this is the thanks I get
I picked you up from the gutter and this is the thanks I get
You say you want me to quit ya, I told ya, ''"No, not just yet."''

Well, I look in your eyes, I see nobody other than me
I look in your eyes, I see nobody other than me
I see all that I am and all I hope to be

If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
Some of these people don't know which road to take

When I'm with you, I forget I was ever blue
When I'm with you, I forget I was ever blue
Without you there's no meaning in anything I do

Some people on the road carryin' everything that they own
Some people on the road carryin' everything they own
Some people got barely enough skin to cover their bones

Put on your cat clothes, mama, put on your evening dress
Put on your cat clothes, mama, put on your evening dress
Few more years of hard work, then there'll be a 1,000 years of happiness

If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
I tried to get you to love me, but I won't repeat that mistake

If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
Plenty of cheap stuff out there and still around that you take

I woke up this morning, butter and eggs in my bed
I woke up this morning, butter and eggs in my bed
I ain't got enough room to even raise my head

Come back, baby, say we never more will part
Come back, baby, say we never more will part
Don't be a stranger with no brain or heart

If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
If it keep on rainin', the levee gonna break
Some people still sleepin', some people are wide awake
Comments (88)add comment
\"I could keep trying to get you to love me but I won\'t repeat that mistake.\"
Posted 17 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Ha! reading these boards is a hoot. Dylan, coolest person ever, still has people arguing about his music 45 years after his first album. You know he's gotta love that!! Were that we all could affect society for this long a period. Keep goin', Bob. Great summer tour, can't wait for the fall schedule!!!
Posted 17 years ago by stadiosprint    [ Reply ]
karljonasson wrote:
Holy cow! This is from last year! I thought Dylan was dead years ago.
Posted 17 years ago by KermitDfrog    [ Reply ]
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
maxmox wrote:
Precisely why its so good. Doesn't fit any bourgeois idea of correctness. Get it ? Of course you don't..........
Let me see, it is so bad that it is good. Whatever you say there, sparky.
Posted 17 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
Dylan's appearing behind the Orange Curtain tonight and I can't be there!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Lotus_Miata    [ Reply ]
Mute!
Posted 17 years ago by shambalyn    [ Reply ]
maxmox wrote:
Precisely why its so good. Doesn't fit any bourgeois idea of correctness. Get it ? Of course you don't..........
So good. Thanks for that one.
Posted 17 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Essbee wrote:
Are people delusional? Dylan's voice has sounded awful for YEARS and it just gets worse and worse! Talk about OVERrated! Good grief!
Precisely why its so good. Doesn't fit any bourgeois idea of correctness. Get it ? Of course you don't..........
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
oldviolin wrote:
This ol' world seems to be suspended between haters and anticipators.
How about those who do, those who watch them, and those who wonder what the f*** just happened.....
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
BOBBY D is a trend setter like Elvis,thats style if you have any in your bones.oldviolin wrote:
This ol' world seems to be suspended between haters and anticipators.
Posted 17 years ago by firedog13    [ Reply ]
This ol' world seems to be suspended between haters and anticipators.
Posted 17 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
This is pretty nasty and like Tony Blair, Bob has gone far too long. Time to retire Bob!
Posted 17 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
This is pretty nasty and like Tony Blair - Bob has gone on fo too long. Time to retire Bob!
Posted 17 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
AlienRelic wrote:
Sad.
strongly disagree
Posted 17 years ago by araujokrl    [ Reply ]
Sad.
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Moak wrote:
No, you couldn't tell what my point was after clicking those three links?? Come on....really?
No, you couldn't read past the first sentence of my reply?? really??
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
sirrus wrote:
And your point is?
No, you couldn't tell what my point was after clicking those three links?? Come on....really?
Posted 17 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Moak wrote:
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And your point is? All I was showcasing was a nice counterpoint about Dylan's inane and arrogant comments regarding "albums of the past 20 years". I don't remember arguing that some critics aren't overly orgasmic about this album. I do like the humor of the Academy where they gave Dylan an award for "Vocal Performance". Those guys crack me up...
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
sirrus wrote:
After listening to this, I enjoyed reading this: (click here)
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Posted 17 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
After listening to this, I enjoyed reading this: (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
Old and busted.
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
tiggers wrote:
That is not singing!!
Not sure if it's Dylan or Marge Simpson!
Posted 17 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
this song needs a Hendrix re-interpretation... Unfortunately that's not going to happen anytime soon.
Posted 17 years ago by SuperWeh    [ Reply ]
Essbee wrote:
If he keep on "singin'," his voicebox gonna break.
That is not singing!!
Posted 17 years ago by tiggers    [ Reply ]
... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!... ding!
Posted 17 years ago by HombreDeMezcal    [ Reply ]
If he keep on "singin'," his voicebox gonna break.
Posted 17 years ago by Essbee    [ Reply ]
Are people delusional? Dylan's voice has sounded awful for YEARS and it just gets worse and worse! Talk about OVERrated! Good grief!
Posted 17 years ago by Essbee    [ Reply ]
Daniel_Pittenger wrote:
He just isn't what he used to be eh?
No, he's just older and wiser and rockin' as strongly as ever! Go Bob!
Posted 17 years ago by Oregon_Steve    [ Reply ]
messydiner wrote:
Bob Dylan is dead - this is his zombie doing a pale imitation of the real thing... If you listen close, I swear he says "Eat Brains!" at one point.
vandal wrote:
"If it keep rainin' levee gonna eat braaaaaaaiiiiiiinssss. . . "
Thanks a lot. I was on the fence, but ya done ruined it for me.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
He just isn't what he used to be eh? Still one of my most favorite artists of all time.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
It is an irrefutable truth that whatever follows the word 'sorry', as in "Sorry, but Bob Dylan just can't sing" is likely to be conceited and condescending. Sorry, but you see I know, and you don't.
Yeah, exactly! You've managed to put into words the reason I get exasperated every time time I come over here to Kritics' Korner.
Posted 17 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
I never listened to Dylan cause I was stuck on his voice - just didn't get it. Saw him in person for the 1st time in 2006 & have been listening to Modern Times. The band is great & the overall sound/beat is fine (has a old-style rockabilly dance hall beat). Not the best on the album but fine, not sucky. Just enjoy for what it is.
Posted 17 years ago by noodlecat    [ Reply ]
boober wrote:
Sorry Zimmy....it does suck!
It is an irrefutable truth that whatever follows the word 'sorry', as in "Sorry, but Bob Dylan just can't sing" is likely to be conceited and condescending. Sorry, but you see I know, and you don't.
Posted 17 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Dylan to me...it was a 6 in 1970 and it still is.
Posted 17 years ago by maninblack    [ Reply ]
sounds a lot like "honest with me" from love and theft ..or one of those songs.
Posted 17 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Sorry Zimmy....it does suck!
Posted 17 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
I wish the levee would break and wash this of a song away Everyone together! Heave!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
JJ Cale must be getting tierd of having his groove ripped off.
Posted 17 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by splooge    [ Reply ]
Y'all think or read to much between the lines, I don't know which. this is a great tune.
Posted 17 years ago by Rocking-M    [ Reply ]
Like a two-fold song, and so real...
Posted 17 years ago by OG    [ Reply ]
Catchy; I like it. And I don't like a lot of Dylan. Gave it a seven.
Posted 17 years ago by Ja300Mes    [ Reply ]
This is one of the saddest things I've ever heard. Lo, how the mighty have fallen.
Posted 18 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
I like this song but jeezoo peet can you play another song of the album...I feel like I am listenting to pop radio that replays the same song every hour.
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
I like Bob Dylan. In fact, I've given him the cherished "10" for "Like a Rolling Stone," but this just doesn't get it.
Posted 18 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
messydiner wrote:
Bob Dylan is dead - this is his zombie doing a pale imitation of the real thing... If you listen close, I swear he says "Eat Brains!" at one point.
"If it keep rainin' levee gonna eat braaaaaaaiiiiiiinssss. . . "
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
siloco wrote:
Ah, the modern Zimmy, ever the acquired taste. Modern visionary or braying donkey, take your pick. I'm not quite sure which yet. Listeners used to the "Basement Tapes" or "Bringing It All Back Home" might never get used the way his voice sounds these days. The musicianship is fine. It's his singing voice that I can't get used to. For the time being, I'll stick with the live version of "Isis," thanks very much.
Nice standup bass
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Getting bored of this. The song is enough repetitive itself and it doesn't help either to play it so often.
Posted 18 years ago by ocsike    [ Reply ]
Meh...Decent. I do like the Zep version better, however.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
HEY, THANKS RP! ...for gettin' me warmed up for the Dylan concert at the "John" in London tonight.
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
messydiner wrote:
Bob Dylan is dead - this is his zombie doing a pale imitation of the real thing... If you listen close, I swear he says "Eat Brains!" at one point.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Like the song but it does get a lot of airplay
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Bob Dylan is dead - this is his zombie doing a pale imitation of the real thing... If you listen close, I swear he says "Eat Brains!" at one point.
Posted 18 years ago by messydiner    [ Reply ]
kevin36 wrote:
Mental note: avoid typing after lobotomy.
oh, I was just tryinng to imitate bob's habbit of stretching and pronouncing every last syllable at the end of every sentence. ah well …
Posted 18 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
catsoup wrote:
It is obviously Bob Dylan. That does not reduce the amount of suck it contains.
That's what happens when you eat to much catsoup. It ruins your musical ear.
Posted 18 years ago by Rocking-M    [ Reply ]
Rocking-M wrote:
I rated it a 10 to get the average up. This is Bob Dylan folks.:)
It is obviously Bob Dylan. That does not reduce the amount of suck it contains.
Posted 18 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
I rated it a 10 to get the average up. This is Bob Dylan folks.:)
Posted 18 years ago by Rocking-M    [ Reply ]
Verpeiler wrote:
Damneeeeeeee. I already rated this sucko-barfoeeeeee. I'm not really into Dylaneeeee but I know that he made some pretty good musiiiihiiiiiiiiic and had a big influence on so onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn … but this??
Mental note: avoid typing after lobotomy.
Posted 18 years ago by kevin36    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
I like this but I'd like it alot more if there wasn't that monotonous guitar chord that plays after every phrase. So far I pretty much like every song I've heard from this album. Thanks for playing it Bill.
Agreed. Both counts. All three.
Posted 18 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
"Put on your cat clothes momma!" Bob the bluesman...
Posted 18 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
I hate this as much as I like it.....
Posted 18 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
Damneeeeeeee. I already rated this sucko-barfoeeeeee. I'm not really into Dylaneeeee but I know that he made some pretty good musiiiihiiiiiiiiic and had a big influence on so onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn … but this??
Posted 18 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
freeone1 wrote:
Get to do a presentation on Mr. Z for one of my senior seminar classes. How he was tied to the "beat generation". Any of you beatniks out there have any nuggets of wisdom you think I should be including?...stories, favorite songs, ect.? Would appreciate the help from someone of that generation! Thanks!
www.wordsareimportant.com/kerouaccorner.htm https://www.kerouac.com/cgi-local/cart.pl?db=beats.txt&category=Dylan
Posted 18 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
Get to do a presentation on Mr. Z for one of my senior seminar classes. How he was tied to the "beat generation". Any of you beatniks out there have any nuggets of wisdom you think I should be including?...stories, favorite songs, ect.? Would appreciate the help from someone of that generation! Thanks!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Ah, the modern Zimmy, ever the acquired taste. Modern visionary or braying donkey, take your pick. I'm not quite sure which yet. Listeners used to the "Basement Tapes" or "Bringing It All Back Home" might never get used the way his voice sounds these days. The musicianship is fine. It's his singing voice that I can't get used to. For the time being, I'll stick with the live version of "Isis," thanks very much.
Posted 18 years ago by siloco    [ Reply ]
Brillaint !!! Love the life's experience chiselled into that wise old face of his...
Posted 18 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the new Dylan Bill! Bob still has it! Love this song and the new album is great!
Posted 18 years ago by 1guppy    [ Reply ]
He just looks so friggin CREEPY. Man oh man! What's up with the John Waters moustache?
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
NutsyUK wrote:
Im sorry i really cant take Dylan... I just find him so monotonically boring. And i have yet to hear a good peace of music from the man ;/ I really cant understand why so many think hes god.
Wow, I read stupid things on the internet all the time. However, this one tops it off.
Posted 18 years ago by milehighYinzer    [ Reply ]
stop. please make it stop
Posted 18 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
I like this but I'd like it alot more if there wasn't that monotonous guitar chord that plays after every phrase. So far I pretty much like every song I've heard from this album. Thanks for playing it Bill.
Posted 18 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Give me Magic Slim and James Cotton over this any day.
Posted 18 years ago by DebateG    [ Reply ]
NutsyUK wrote:
Im sorry i really cant take Dylan... I just find him so monotonically boring. And i have yet to hear a good peace of music from the man ;/ I really cant understand why so many think hes god.
Not "God", just "godlike".
Posted 18 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
Ah, just like Led Zeppelin, a re-take on the Memphis Minnie blues classic. Only I like this somewhat better than the Zeppelin. At least Bob acknowledges his influences. Bob, like Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, has begun to make interesting music again in his old age, kind of a better-late-than-never "comeback". This is indeed a halfway decent album; let's all stop expecting him to make Blonde On Blonde or Blood On The Tracks all over again, and appreciate it for what it is.
Posted 18 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
Im sorry i really cant take Dylan... I just find him so monotonically boring. And i have yet to hear a good peace of music from the man ;/ I really cant understand why so many think hes god.
Posted 18 years ago by NutsyUK    [ Reply ]
Please stop!
Posted 18 years ago by Loonytunas    [ Reply ]
What's with this stuff from Dylan. Has he gone back to a second childhood or something? I remember high school groups doing better R&B than this.
Posted 18 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Dylan after the Beatles: PERFECT!!! The men that shaped our music.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I have to say that I enjoy this new album from Bob. I find it pretty similar to Love and Theft, and that ain't bad
Posted 18 years ago by Mary_Read    [ Reply ]
lixy wrote:
Guess we know who rated this a one!
That was me. I'm not a big Dylan fan to start with, and this is just boring as hell.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLib    [ Reply ]
I'd be happy to never hear this one again.
Posted 18 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
lixy wrote:
Guess we know who rated this a one!
T'wasn't me. I love Dylan, that's why I make fun of him.
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Retracted my 2 and went down to 1 since it won't end.
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
mumble-mumble-mumble-EEE, mumble-mumble-mumble-RAININ', mumble-mumble-mumble-AKE!
Guess we know who rated this a one!
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
mumble-mumble-mumble-EEE, mumble-mumble-mumble-RAININ', mumble-mumble-mumble-AKE!
Posted 18 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]