Idiot Wind

Bob Dylan

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Idiot Wind

Bob Dylan

Lyrics

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These lyrics are about someone who is the subject of malicious rumors, who has experienced great fortune, and is reflecting on the pain of a past relationship.

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A dark, stormy sky with a lone soldier on a cross in the foreground and smoke billowing out of a boxcar in the background.

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Why is this important?

This text is important as it speaks to the pain of being the subject of malicious rumors, as well as the pain of a past relationship. It also speaks to the idea of being lucky and the consequences of that luck.

Meaning

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1-line summary

This song is about Bob Dylan's reflections on his failed marriage and the psychological dynamics that destroyed it.

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A man walking alone on a road lined with trees, with a stormy sky and a lightning strike in the background.

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Why is this important?

This song is important because it provides insight into the difficulties of navigating a failed marriage and the emotional toll it can take. It also serves as a reminder that it is possible to make peace with the situation and move forward.