Grateful Dead - Blow Away Lyrics






A man and a woman come together as strangers
When they part they're usually strangers still
It's like a practical joke played on us by our Maker
Empty bottles that can't be filled

[Chorus]
Baby who's to say it could have been different now that it's done
Baby who's to say that it should have been, anyway
Baby who's to say that it even matters in the long run
Give it just a minute
And it will blow away
It'll blow away

You fancy me to be the master of your feelings
You barely bruise me with your looks to kill
Though I admit we were sometimes brutal in our dealings
I never held you against your will

[Chorus]

Your case against me is so very clearly stated
I plead no contest, I just turn and shrug
I've come to figure all importance overestimated
You must mean water when you beg for blood (note 1)

[Chorus]

Like a feather in a whirlwind
Blow away
Just as sure as the world spins
Blow away
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  1. L.... S....

    He added so much energy to the band. That video makes me laugh and cry. What an amazing musician. Love you forever Brent.

  2. M.... W....

    This isn't 7/7 it 's 7/4 - truckin up to buffalo

  3. K.... ....

    I love 70s Dead but the Brent years are my favorite years.

  4. D.... W....

    🤘😢😢👍🏼 epic

  5. H.... G....

    What did Brent eat?

  6. S.... ....

    We love and miss you Brent.

  7. R.... U....

    A man and a woman come together
    As strangers.
    When they part they're usually
    Strangers still.
    It's like a practical joke
    Played on us by our maker.
    Empty bottles,
    That can't be filled.
    You fancy me to be the master
    Of your feelings.
    You barely bruise me
    With your looks to kill.
    Though i admit we were sometimes brutal
    In our dealings,
    I never held you against your will.
    Baby, who's to say it could of been different
    Now that it's done.
    Baby, who's to say,
    Baby, who's to say that it should of been
    Anyway.
    Baby, who's to say,
    Baby, who's to say
    That it even matters in the long run.
    Who's to say.
    Give it just a minute.
    And it'll blow away.
    It's blow away.
    Your case against me is so
    Very clearly stated
    I please no contest,
    I turn and shrug.
    I've come to figure all importance
    Overestimated.
    You must mean water when you beg for blood.
    Baby, who's to say it could of been different
    Now that it's done.
    Baby, who's to say,
    Baby, who's to say that it should of been
    Anyway.
    Baby, who's to say,
    Baby, who's to say
    That it even matters in the long run.
    Who's to say.
    Give it just a minute.
    And it'll blow away.
    It's blow away.
    Like a feather in the whirlwind,
    Just as surely as the world spins.
    It'll blow away,
    Oh, It'll blow.
    Give it just a minute,
    Give it just a minute now, it'll blow away...

  8. D.... ....

    Best one ever

  9. w.... j....

    I was born in 88! Tho I wish I was a 1 y/o lot kid at this show!

    In 2007 I saw BW and Rat-dog with Derek truck allman bros, I honestly was just a band wagon fan, to young to understand but I knew I wanted to understand I promise. This was in Mansfield, MA at the Tweeter center, well guess what it’s 2020 and I’ve been in Humboldt County for 11years!!! I more than definitely understand these days. I love you all btw

  10. s.... T....

    Right after this crazy first set ending with this amazing Blow away... the field... which was all grass.. not turf. there was a huge back rub circle. It was so many people that wound all through the floor like a conga line. the entire summer tour was amazing.. best time of my life for sure...

  11. L.... S....

    Do you ever see these shows on YouTube and wonder if you were there, at that show?

  12. j.... j....

    jerry garcia knew that brent was pure heart

  13. J.... F....

    Wow, Brent’s energy is off the charts. What a gift this band was. Very thankful for such performances to have been captured on video.

  14. E.... C....

    Amazing! Brent......

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

    Great song!

  16. J.... P....

    Rest In Peace Jerry and Brent!

  17. D.... O....

    I think Brent reminded him of Pigpen...

  18. G.... ....

    Thanks for uploading this freaking awesome

  19. G.... ....

    It's scarey but my favorite cocktail is what Brent died from

    G.... ....

    Jack Straw heroin with what? I thought he only did the h

    G.... ....

    @Starling Grey actually it's morphine and blow

  20. G.... ....

    Did Brent just pop a 100mg morphine pill before he started

  21. b.... ....

    Brent is someone who you could say "we will meet again, somehow somewhere"

  22. M.... W....

    Just Amazing!!
    Pure Happiness!!

  23. G.... D....

    "Ribcage is a jail cell.."

  24. R.... F....

    Terrible voice / horrible song

  25. C.... ....

    Love how twacked out brent is, my favorite band member he added so much soul

  26. R.... D....

    Oh brent we miss you

  27. S.... B....

    man, he looks absolutely RIPPED!! no wonder he died like a year later.

  28. M.... G....

    After Keith & Donna were tossed BRENT MADE THE DEAD! He was the best!

  29. J.... F....

    When jerry and Brent were on there was no better band in the world ever.

  30. B.... K....

    I was going through the same kind of anguish at the time! I really empathize with Brent and his daughter and the problems that he had. I am happy to be alive today, because it could have just as easily been me.

  31. K.... B....

    so powerful!!!

  32. K.... B....

    i was at this show. i still miss brent so much...

  33. G.... H....

    Brent was with the Band at its revivalist peak -- an integral part of getting it there.

  34. T.... M....

    And to think Brent though he wasn't a true member of the band and disliked by fans. He's tied with pig for my favorite

  35. H.... H....

    Brent at his best!

  36. F.... n....

    Damn dude goosebumps everytime i see brent wtf man u cant compare this to anything

  37. M.... B....

    It will blow away, it'll
    Blow away

  38. R.... W....

    Brent, you're loved. In the long run.

  39. H.... H....

    Powerfull
    BM one cool cat

  40. H.... P....

    Present. This was the night I became a Brent fan. Of the shows I saw, this is the first moment where I saw they could take something out of nothing (the performance of a standard song) and turn it into something memorable. 1) Jerry on slide - something you didnt see every show , and 2) look at Jerry's expression throughout the song.. half a smile, then it's like "hey this is going somewhere - I can add to this", then (10:40 is a good example) a big ole smile and he starts ripping improv licks during the extended jam.
    From a setlist point of view.. getting a song after Let It Grow was a bonus... but to see it grow into this performance is a treat. Still remember it.

  41. M.... B....

    I was there, a newlywed with my husband Mike and our friend Dave. Wow! Mixed emotions. We lived in Frazer PA, and it was such a delight once again to see our friends perform!

  42. D.... S....

    Brent was an awesome talent! RIP

  43. P.... P....

    Wow. Brent Mydland R.I.P. you were one hell of a player.

  44. S.... F....

    See Jer at 10:20 + (One Happy Rocking Guitar Player) so nice to see that ! (~);}

  45. T.... S....

    30 years ago today. I was there, and that breeze took over the crowd when we all opened our fists. It'd been a really hot day, and that was a magical moment. Rest in peace, Brent and Jerry. We miss you.

  46. J.... M....

    Its 7/7 today, and in 1989, with JFK stadium literally crumbling, it was a hundred degrees, a hundred thousand witnessed the Grateful Dead JUST TEAR THRU a scorching Blow Away. And with Brent at the controls... he just burned down that goddam stage. He Left it all out there...

  47. J.... P....

    BEST BLOW AWAY EVVVVVVVVVER!!!!!!!

  48. h.... p....

    Brent's shining moment - 30 years ago today!! <3

  49. K.... G....

    This video reminds me why I miss him and Jerry. RIP

  50. G.... ....

    This video gives me the strongest feeling of actually being there. The energy of that is still so strong.

  51. B.... �....

    Who made Phil's sweatpants? They are majestic.

  52. D.... ....

    Jerry's laughing his ass off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  53. D.... ....

    Jawing......literally.

  54. J.... M....

    I love it. As Brent keeps circling the airport, one at a time, the other three step forward to look at him wondering "we gonna land this time around Brent?"

  55. A.... D....

    brent mydland was the shit!! absolutely the greatest, most talented keyboard player (sorry ron/kieth) he was head and shoulders above you in talent> god rest his soul. what a waste, saw over 100 shows between 1985 and jerrys passing. was most fortunate to have seen the last 4 shows ever. was so looking forward to the fall tour that year. had my envelope ready to go when the news broke about jerry, totally broke my heart. went on a 2 month bender trying to cope. go bless all you dead heads, met thousands of you over the years. never failed to have the best time of my life. wish we could go back in time and relive it!!!

  56. S.... ....

    Brent was truly special and a big part of what made the 80s dead life changing for me. He was the keyboardist at all but one of my shows and he always gave his whole heart to his performances.

  57. L.... A....

    My heart...

  58. p.... ....

    Fuck yes! Thank you Brent.

  59. A.... A....

    Brent Forever...!!! ;)

  60. K.... C....

    The case against me is so very devastating , I plead no contest!

  61. B.... P....

    Just a little piece of your time...

  62. j.... d....

    I talking bout reeeaaalllll love!!!

  63. J.... C....

    That passion is real. I can feel it touch my soul! RIP

  64. C.... W....

    such a cool stage... Brent on fire right here and Jerry loving it

  65. R.... ....

    Wow. This brings me to tears every single time I watch it.

  66. C.... Z....

    here's a guitar lesson video i made for this song... with a note for note breakdown of Jerry's solo and all chords and riffs... love Brent 4ever! ... https://youtu.be/ab1MUuuejnM

  67. C.... ....

    Thank you Brent (~);-}

  68. P.... H....

    Special, is all i CAN SAY

  69. J.... B....

    This is My Gospel. Brent & Jerry are My Saviors. The Grateful Dead is The Soundtrack of Life. I never ever had as chance to see Jerry or Brent, but Thank You from the bottom of my heart Jerry & Brent 🌹

  70. J.... K....

    Jerry fucking loves this

  71. P.... D....

    Brent was the best keyboardist to live and Jerry was the best guitarist. at first i denied it but slowly I've come to that conclusion. the way the moved those notes around its like every answer to each equation was the the note and they got all of them right.

  72. R.... D....

    I saw this live it was my first concert ever absolutely amazing! Every time I hear it I get chills one of the best songs ever!

  73. h.... m....

    Brent bro you never left us!

  74. o.... w....

    thatsrealygreat

  75. H.... ....

    Brent's best song and and AMAZING performance from the whole band, definitely a high point for '89

  76. S.... B....

    Love! Thank you Brent!

  77. C.... ....

    Better than Freddie Mercury

  78. E.... O....

    What a performer god is he good my true favorite. Love you Brent RIP

  79. K.... B....

    Anyone here that remembers leaving a fall tour show at the spectrum and seeing an accident on I-95 southbound around Chichester. A small pickup crashed into a d.o.t.work truck and caught fire. Been looking for a guy named treedreamer who helped me pull out the guys from the truck. Bad scene but always wondered how they were. Hard to handle after a show if ya know what i mean. Thanks forcany info.

    K.... B....

    Sucked that it took your after glow. But, without you ....

  80. P.... O....

    0:23 Pops acid secretly :D

  81. S.... L....

    I watch this at least once a week. Instant happiness!!! ❤️🙌

  82. J.... l....

    This song drew me into my first spring tour, when I saw my first show, been so lucky to have found my groove, it seemed like home all those years, I wouldn't trade anything for the first hand education I received on love, kindness, humanity and how to get In touch with ones soul. The bus came by and I got on in 1988. That's when it all began..on tour as much as possible up until Jerry went to the other side. Wouldn't have missed it for the world.

  83. B.... H....

    Well i guess after watching this for the 20th time its time for a comment....jerry’s work on the first half of this video is lecker...3:05 - 3:45 is pure bliss...but frankly his accents durig the first verses of the song are equally compelling....man what a highly enjoyable display...

  84. M.... M....

    You think that was a fish oil Brent took at around 0:18

  85. S.... &....

    Brent started to take over with his beautiful songs . Miss him and Jerry . Some of the best times of my life ! Love all my brothers and sisters too.

  86. S.... D....

    Give it just a minute now.

  87. R.... S....

    Unreal,..Boy, I sure miss Brent. What a phenomenal performance! He was the secret catalyst of the band !

  88. W.... B....

    0:23 Uhhh...Is Brent taking something?

  89. R.... S....

    Wow!!!..Brent was the secret, ultimate, crowd pleasure. He just was the great mixture of blending music in a great band, ..and I mean , this was great band !! Brent, you were special, man !!

  90. H.... ....

    Gospel of Brent

  91. F.... V....

    Happy birthday, Brent !

  92. J.... s....

    he was wonderful and the grateful dead were the best him. i need a high 5 from Brent from heaven.

  93. D.... K....

    I've watched this three times already today, each time more astonished than the previous. Great googly moogly.

  94. i.... r....

    Long live the Dead

  95. s.... ....

    That's true feeling! I would have loved being there! It had to be something extraordinary! That's the crack that let light come in...

  96. s.... ....

    What did Brent put in his mouth at the beginning of this song?

  97. R.... S....

    This makes me feel real love. Age doesn’t matter. I’m only 19. Playing and listening to the music from these magic later years bring my life together. Helps me express my love. This music will always be timeless. Thanks for showin me real love Brent, and Jerry of course. Can never forget about the fat man:)

  98. R.... C....

    brent is gem!