Dylan, Bob - Positively 4th Street Lyrics






You got a lotta nerve
To say you are my friend
When I was down you just stood there grinning
You got a lotta nerve
To say you got a helping hand to lend
You just want to be on the side that's winning

You say I let you down
You know it's not like that
If you're so hurt why then don't you show it
You say you lost your faith
But that's not where it's at
You had no faith to lose and you know it

I know the reason
That you talk behind my back
I used to be among the crowd you're in with
Do you take me for such a fool
To think I'd make contact
With the one who tries to hide what he don't know to begin with

You see me on the street
You always act surprised
You say, "How are you? Good luck"
But you don't mean it
When you know as well as me
You'd rather see me paralyzed
Why don't you just come out once and scream it

No, I do not feel that good
When I see the heartbreaks you embrace
If I was a master thief perhaps I'd rob them
And now I know you're dissatisfied
With your position and your place
Don't you understand it's not my problem

I wish that for just one time
You could stand inside my shoes
And just for that one moment I could be you
Yes I wish that for just one time
You could stand inside my shoes
You'd know what a drag it is to see you





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  1. D.... C....

    All the dislikes are from people who like nickleback ;)

  2. K.... J....

    yes bđb

  3. R.... M....

    So friggin true!

  4. D.... B....

    1988, trabalha e morava em Campo Grande - MS, Brasil, e tinha esse LP. Adorava curtir essas músicas do Bob.

  5. p.... a....

    151 people have a lot of nerve....

  6. K.... F....

    To old friends...one day boys

  7. S.... W....

    And then Blood on the Tracks arrived.......

  8. T.... W....

    i won't actually ever see you , I take comfort in not confronting people who espouse a technocratic dictatorship and say its for entertainment...in fact i no longer love it...chorus pls........

  9. N.... L....

    Bob dylan

  10. D.... P....

    Cheers me up every Christmas time!

  11. A.... E....

    I wish that for just one time....

  12. P.... T....

    Now them some lyrics..!!!! No cottonwooling or holding back...😄😄😄😄😄😄😎😎😎😎👌👌👌👍👍

  13. V.... M....

    His best

  14. R.... P....

    This is simply an obnoxious attack by an ingrate upon the wonderful folkies who embraced and supported him in the Village.

  15. J.... P....

    Too many pop up ads...

  16. E.... L....

    Dedicated to those that I have forgiven...

  17. E.... W....

    I play this for my neighbours

  18. H.... C....

    I played this song every day before I went to work. Just to get pumped up. lol

  19. M.... K....

    Life lost in the streets of Los Angeles is another world. Look for me there, you won't find me

  20. J.... D....

    Everybody's talking about the lyrics only. But this song has a great melody with amazing musical arrangements too.

    J.... D....

    Organ work is superb. The days when an organ sounded like it does live. No phony synth stuff. Acoustic guitar is sweet.

  21. d.... w....

    I was 15 when Masterpieces came out in 83 and was instantly hooked. Jokerman came out the following year and then I saw him live in 85. Legend. Also saw him from a distance at prospect park Brooklyn around 2009. Flanked by security of course !

  22. c.... r....

    Ree mem mem remb a member the cha cha cha city style way back when the party's to remember deserving the Winter joy weather forecasts fro the the coming gasps and with scorned determination to remember the contrary perfection to stress now a big order 4 Amazon food and her tender breasts the mostest ..--Bwaaaaa 1:29

  23. T.... R....

    This is such a focused beam of pure scorn.

  24. M.... ....

    In "Bob Dylan Complete" is said that it's against the folkmovement after the scandal in Newport en in particular against Irwin Silber from the magazine Sing Out en Tom Paxton who both could'nt accept that a folksinger made such an "explosive entree" in de rockworld. It's also against peoples hypocrisie in general.

  25. G.... S....

    This sums up my stance
    about hypocrisy in the human race.

  26. R.... K....

    RIP Bob Willis 1949-2019.

  27. c.... r....

    Back
    when the starting grades of public schools during the 1960 P. Campaign.
    There was an in her ent leaning to decide what elect would be made
    with very little advice on how to choose a C. other then some of
    Grandma's political para pher nalia. I chose Nixon and as it ended up
    still old school, apparently not good polls near, still 1 pair of shoes in part. Not the same crowd a familiar sound to ponder the vandal took the handle. Dilly dallyy not knowing why suspicion not knowing or with plausible evidence, best objective trace to see space and place of fate not known intended rather like god, if there's an ending of whats known, NYYC Folk circuit a tough crowd, man dispensing hell with indefinite lifespan, u bet cha doc chec profit hopefully not a problem 4 a drag along 4 more divinity in dillee dallee time if ya got the nerve to doc out in Orbiting sanctuaries with an office view, goodd rucckk best to just go heaven raised secular bleeave what u wannaa tusl seemingly the truth on the edge of the sht not lending a inspired notion of motion,contact NASA Gerbels and 24/7 to defend and if breakfast is w/ cinnamin toast lhm actually in the salty brine and 4 me the rapture of canned anchovies. like known Champion Slater block it out , and buy the cartoon u to follow on paper faith or a start to finish Fireball on the numbered equinox to remove u hat on u back chair of a light jubilee of god or these days terra-forming a place 4 shoes of the chosen few, ok not a big Dylan Fan but hot sugr damned did buy about three of his grooves ..--Bwaaaaaa 0:36

  28. A.... S....

    Oh yeah....Bob was annoyed on this one :)

  29. R.... F....

    I dedicate this song to my drunk self

  30. m.... ....

    This is the story of my adult life with my brother. I told him to listen to the song one day... really listen. We haven't spoken in at least a decade, and then it wasn't much.

  31. J.... B....

    wow, after this year. perfect lyrics with what I'm going through

  32. A.... R....

    I dedicate this song to all the Dickheads!!!

  33. A.... R....

    One of my all time Dylan favorites!

  34. B.... L....

    You can never ever go wrong with Bob Dylan!

  35. P.... S....

    Keep your enemies close, but your friends closer! Just ask the fucking Japanese!

  36. M.... D....

    Always loved this tune. Excellant.

  37. m.... ....

    bellissima !

  38. c.... z....

    You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend
    When I was down you just stood there grinning.
    You got a lotta nerve to say you've got a helping hand to lend
    You just want to be on the side that's winning.
    You say I let you down you know it's not like that
    If you're so hurt why then don't you show it.
    You say you've lost you faith but that's not where it's at
    You had no faith to lose and you know it.
    I know the reason that you talk behind my back
    I used to be among the crowd you're in with.
    Do you take me for such a fool to think I'd make contact
    With the one who tries to hide what he don't know to begin with.
    You see me on the street you always act surprised
    You say, "How are you?" "Good luck" but you don't mean it.
    When you now as well as me you'd rather see me paralyzed
    Why don't you just come out once and scream it.
    No, I do not feel that good when I see the heartbreaks you embrace
    If I was a master thief perhaps I'd rob them.
    And I know you're dissatisfied with your position and your place
    Don't you understand it's not my problem.
    I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes
    And just for that one moment I could be you.
    Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes
    You'd know what a drag it is to see you.


    Songwriters: Bob Dylan

  39. j.... b....

    Ay ! Yo! What's cracking? BITCHES! ! !

    Way back before Eminem there was Dylan. ...

  40. y.... ....

    The song of all time! - Tony Arioli

  41. h.... 7....

    Should've been added to Blonde On Blonde and Rainy Day Women omitted .

    h.... 7....

    I'd forgotten it had that organ that made Like a Rolling Stone so distinctive. Maybe why they didn't want it on the record with that song. I love both the songs.

  42. M.... ....

    Best songwriter ever. By several country miles.

  43. J.... B....

    One of the best of the best

  44. J.... A....

    Where would we be without the blessings of Bob Dylan's song in our lifetime? He was caustic, yes, but he wrote the words in a way that was close to his heart. He sang of the love and pain that happens to us in life. "I use to be among the crowd you're in with." He was always on the outside looking in. Maybe that's what he always thought. i saw him once in his 50s and he was mesmerizing. So cool and calm on stage, but then let the words flow and you knew you were in for one hell of a night.

  45. L.... D....

    https://www.facebook.com/Lannigs-131834483621641/

  46. 1.... ....

    I've listening Bob Dylan since the seventhies and I've always liked his songs and his personality. He is simply great!

  47. h.... ....

    this song is sad really, I feel this way with many people, they're overtaken by their pride, they're never fully genuine and they're fake because they're living up to an image, like Dylan is the strong character in this song, the people that he thought were his friends are all really insecure and lonely that is why they act the way they do. It's sort of a tragedy in a way

  48. s.... j....

    LYRICS XX

  49. D.... G....

    Estaba en llamas cuando me acosté

  50. c.... ....

    so glad to finally find Dylan's version again, with all the cover versions out there

    c.... ....

    You are so right, this is the only version.

  51. h.... l....

    You said you lost your faith...you know you have no faith to loose and you know it !!!
    You see me on the street ...act surprised ....you say hello but you don't mean it....you'd rather see me paralysed ...don't you understand it's not my problem....just one time ...stand inside my shoes...(it's your place....)
    Words i'd like to say to many dudes around.

  52. D.... P....

    Scorch deluxe

  53. k.... s....

    "I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes..you'd know what a drag it is to see you" Another knockout line from Dylan!

  54. R.... R....

    The best song ever made for me . Anyone else?

  55. S.... D....

    You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend
    When I was down you just stood there grinnin'
    You've got a lotta nerve to say you got a helping hand to lend
    You just want to be on the side that's winnin'

    You say I let you down, ya know its not like that
    If you're so hurt, why then don't you show it?
    You say you've lost your faith, but that's not where its at
    You have no faith to lose, and ya know it

    I know the reason, that you talked behind my back
    I used to be among the crowd you're in with
    Do you take me for such a fool, to think I'd make contact
    With the one who tries to hide what he don't know to begin with?

    You see me on the street, you always act surprised
    You say "how are you?", "good luck", but ya don't mean it
    When you know as well as me, you'd rather see me paralyzed
    Why don't you just come out once and scream it

    No, I do not feel that good when I see the heartbreaks you embrace
    If I was a master thief perhaps I'd rob them
    And tho I know you're dissatisfied with your position and your place
    Don't you understand, its not my problem?

    I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes
    And just for that one moment I could be you
    Yes, I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes
    You'd know what a drag it is to see you

  56. E.... C....

    Purple hearts. Every where

  57. J.... S....

    Ohhh isn't Bob Dylan, just the BEST ?
    Superb.
    November 2019. Xo

  58. s.... ....

    Songs that you don't mind the refrain repeating over and over because the lyrics are so captivating. Masterfully done, Bob.

  59. w.... ....

    Here’s Suzie Baby performed by Bob Dylan

    https://youtu.be/G_lx7yqgesM

  60. c.... r....

    Ets byop hear it 4 the 3 lost plans, only the very good com pet it ion y the? Leo com pet it ion after the shaded time the time soon 4 the hunt. Capt Kirks with the ever-saving flipper as the C. Delphinus (Dolphin) turning away from the crowd, massive poplar trinket Scotty its the end more upper-end distribution, so many the fish elsewhere to eat, the beauty written 4 a plausible truth the dolphin continues the hunt against the population plastic, do u fear 4 the life of the friendly do lph in not here to turn away eventually the NASA Logic of the funding 4 the internets super highway and a sweet klondike the crowds keep coming on foot driving or flying the good times let it roc and tilt the wheel 4 orbit, yes its quite possible easy jealousy for not today young and strong fate of the dough phon, no divine stress just a lucky gue ss and the gratitude of a second invitation more divinity please standing there grinning creating the hip pie south side the que comes marching in and out loud sound, the Dylan band starts accidentally still used today rather a sound of pleasantness of a still clear night not to carry doubles ever again w/o some huckelberry hair like the big one Stand-up Carlson justified the dough phon for continued blast offs regardless the cost tru u still got a few to spend pass it Boss Taurus looks good going down always winning before some frozen meat after 18 holes really deally enjoying the chlorine hole playing in water and only after the week-end 4 hitler and christ embrace the souls robbed 4 techno dominion ya u bet ya he couldnt be given a miracle mission a joke robot rebellion so kic the kool-aid sugar sugarsugar the wooden bloc turned down hiting hurts breathless a past sacrifice or suggestion still curious certain ly not a prob lem..--bwaaaaaa 2:14

  61. J.... T....

    I like The doodly Doo

  62. g.... m....

    Roy Keane v mick maccarthy

  63. W.... M....

    He must have truly cared for the complete cunt he wrote this gem about cos it captures the sentiment amazingly well and I speak from experience! #Dylan4kingoftheworld x L4E x

  64. S.... ....

    yup a classic

  65. M.... D....

    Timeless

  66. S.... H....

    I still get the same thrill when this song comes on as I did as a teenager.

    S.... H....

    Supposedly written about his fans who booed him when he played Newport Folk Festival with electric guitar , bass, and organ which I think is electric too. What did he expect, a warm welcome? Folkies must have been diehards for acoustic music to have the gall or stupidity to boo Dylan.

    S.... H....

    me too! Today a friend went off and this came to mind

    S.... H....

    I hear that as soon as this song starts i go way back

  67. M.... B....

    "Yes, I wish that for just one time, you could stand inside my shoes. You'd know what a drag it is to see you." 😂😂😂😂 Love that part!!!

  68. A.... G....

    Duplicity exemplified.

  69. b.... ....

    I just last year sent this song to an old, overbearing, bullying pseudo-friend from our hippie days, used to be among the crowd I was in with, who never, in 50 years, ever shut up long enough for me to tell him to fuck off. Finally, he stumbled into my crosshairs.

  70. D.... B....

    Bob Singing In The Mirror....Tee Hee.

  71. l.... ....

    1 billion yikes!!!!

  72. L.... R....

    Aaaahhhh

  73. E.... B....

    a folk hero, poet laureate.

  74. G.... T....

    Songs without a chorus just weren't done much. Until Dylan.

  75. s.... f....

    A masterful wordsmith!!

  76. R.... A....

    The truth....is infinite.

  77. R.... H....

    If you are ever off a list top 30 songs ask were the other 270 are

  78. f.... ....

    This isn't about his fans or people disappointed in him - - this is definitely about someone specific. It seems very personal, and I can relate.

  79. E.... U....

    To my ex wife high school sweetie... what a piece of shit she turned out to be....and she would say..... what? Fuck it hurts....I stand in complete disbelief!!!!? What a drag it is to see you....

  80. L.... P....

    Reminds me of a bitch I knew.

  81. j.... r....

    if you've just had a break up, take a listen to this song & picture your ex having a shit or being sick; it's remarkable how quickly you will get over them.

  82. B.... ....

    All over the cool areas, village, shore towns, out of speakers on the street, along with "like a rollingstone,"in 66.

  83. n.... ....

    To my ex wife.........

  84. R.... F....

    Minnesota is my heart 💓 Bob Dylan

  85. K.... K....

    A FANTASTIC SONG BY DYLAN THANKS AND I MEAN IT LOL

  86. S.... A....

    Yes I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes and just for that one moment I could be you yes I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes you know what a drag it is to see you. Anyway, I was so much older then I'm younger than that now. And when I was down you just stood there grinning well do you take me for such a fool??? My all-time favorite singer Bob Dylan yeah, you're the one Bob, you're number one.

  87. c.... f....

    This song snowflakes are offended at

  88. F.... L....

    THIS version of this song IS VERY GOOD. OTHER performances of Positively 4th Street, especially the LIVE RECORDINGS, are TERRIBLE! I've owned the live recordings of Dylan and The Band, and AT BUDOKAN, and I didn't like either one, except for the songs that were written by The Band. I don't know if it's a case of nervousness on Dylans part, goodness knows it WOULD BE for me. But, everyone is different, we like what 'speaks to us', AND, we like different foods, games, books, tv shows, movies, colors, smells, sex, etc... So, I'm simply stating MY personal opinion... so don't get all pissy and bitchy with me, about this comment. THANX, AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!

  89. M.... G....

    The Bard---jewels of perfection

  90. B.... T....

    One ofBobby’s best! My best friend and I played this every Saturday night with our girls. They were beautiful and so is this song. A classic, for goodness sake! If only for “one moment”, we could get those days back!,

  91. C.... S....

    I was 14 when this album came out and while it’s hard to pick a favorite song from an album this great if I had to this would be the song. I was hanging out in Central Park and the village by then, what an amazing time to be young.

  92. B.... S....

    This song to me is about Gambling fuck those bookies and fuck those machines.... they've got a lot of nerve.....

  93. M.... J....

    Best song writer ever , does not have a grest singing Buts its his foice Please go on for ever bob.

  94. B.... ....

    Do not think this song was ever on an album (excluding greatest hits), think it was only released as a single. Either way, fantastic song.

  95. S.... R....

    About 45 years since I first heard this song. Still fresh.

  96. F.... A....

    Wonderful song.Very bittersweet

  97. e.... i....

    I wish Dylan would just say what he means and not mince words.

  98. K.... H....

    You don't want to see Dylan fired up at you

  99. B.... ....

    How can a 24-year-old write a song like this?