In songs, you have to tell people about something they didn't see and weren't there for, and you have to do it as if you were.

After becoming famous once again - a 1976 song, "Hurricane," even marked a return to protest songwriting - [Bob] Dylan got addicted to drugs, found Jesus, left Jesus, and put out a lot of swill.

Well, I try my best to be just like I am, But everybody wants you to be just like them, They sing while you slave and I just get bored

To preach of peace and brotherhood, oh what might be the cost? A man he did it long ago, and they hung him on a cross.

Creativity has a lot to do with the main idea. Inspiration is what comes when you are dealing with the idea. But inspiration won't invite what's not there to begin with.

I march in the parade of liberty But as long as I love you I’m not free How long must I suffer such abuse Won’t you let me see you smile one time before I turn you loose?

I don't need your organization, I've moved your mountains and I've marked you cards, but Eden is burning. You better get ready for elimination or else your hearts must have the courage of the changing of the guard.