What is the meaning of "Boots of Spanish Leather" by Bob Dylan? More specifically, what is the meaning of the end? Most of the song is easy to get - she keeps asking what she could send him that he might like, he keeps insisting that he wants nothing but her to return safely. But at the end, she basically dumps him. Then he finishes with:
"So take heed, take heed of the western wind,
Take heed of the stormy weather.
And yes, there's something you can send back to me,
Spanish boots of Spanish leather."
It seems a strange request. Is there hidden meaning? Has Dylan ever commented on what he meant? What is you opinion?
(awesome song, by the way. too cool.) |
i just listened to it
i think he's sayin
i don't want anything but you
but if you won't come send me something so
that i know you might care |
Boots of Spanish Leather by Bob Dylan...Can you name a song that mentions something you wear? Have Fun! |
"Spanish Boots" The Jeff Beck Group
"Leopard Skin Pill Box Hat" Bob Dylan
"Those Shoes" The Eagles
"Silver Shoes" Wishbone Ash |
Boots of Spanish Leather poem? ok well i was looking around at poems and i found this one Boots Of Spanish Leather .. by Bob Dylan. I love the poem im just so confused at the end when he asks her to bring her back boots of spanish leather. any ideas on why she asked for that? |
| "Most critics have not found it far-fetched to say that this song was written about and maybe to Suze Rotolo, Dylan's New York City girlfriend in the early '60s, who in 1964 left him for Spain. Rotolo confirmed that interpretation in a 2008 NPR interview. The song is written as a dialogue, with the first six verses alternating between the man and woman; however, the last three verses are all given by the one who has been left, presumably the man (Dylan). Within these nine verses, the woman goes across the sea. She writes, asking whether the man would like any gift, and he refuses, poetically saying he only wants her back. Towards the end it becomes clear that she is not returning, and she finally writes saying she may never come back, "It depends on how I'm a-feelin'." The man comes to realize what has happened and finally gives her a material request: "Spanish boots of Spanish leather"." |
Bob Dylan's Boots of Spanish Leather.... song meaning? I know this much that it was about his girl in his late teens, who's parents didn't approve of Dylan so sent her travelling to Italy where she met someone and fell in love.
But what is the relevance of her insisting on foreign gifts? ''Oh, but I just thought you might want something fine | Made of silver or of golden''
Also, what is the relevance with Bob's resolution in the song that yeah, in fact, he'll take some Spanish Boots of Spanish Leather.
I sense there is a deeper meaning to the specific boots? |
There is a link between this ballad and "Black Jack Davey", which Dylan also recorded (Good As I Been To You - 1992), and mentions "high heeled shoes of Spanish leather". Probably taken from The Carter Family's "Black Jack David" (1940).
In the song when the girl asked the boy if he would like her to send him a gift (to remind him of her), he refused, saying he only wanted her. When it dawns on him that she would not be returning, he asked her for the said boots. Could be that he was broke and in need of new footwear! |
Where can I buy Spanish style leather boots online? Those classic ones that look kind of like riding boots. I've always wanted a pair and never seen anything in a shop that comes close. Twice I have seen a woman wearing a pair and when I asked where she got them, answer was Spain! |
like these?
cgi.ebay.com/COLE-HAAN-Lambskin-s…
or these?
cgi.ebay.com/Nine-west-black-tall…
i know you thumbs downed ebay, but honestly, they DO have everything you could be looking for. just type in riding boots. they have a variety of colors and styles :)
EDIT: oh ok sorry for assuming. yeah its a bit confusing at first, but i have had little problem using it. i suggest signing up for paypal so you have safer transactions. and check the sellers feedback. if they have lots of negatives, dont buy from them! |
Songs written in the form of a letter or diary entry? I am looking for a list of epistolary songs.
Eg. Famous Blue Raincoat, Boots of Spanish Leather, A Letter to Elise, etc. |
| Dear Eloise - The Hollies |
Favourate Dylan song? I love Bob Dylan, but my favourate song of his chnages every couple of weeks...
At the moment it is......
Spanish Boots of Spanish Leather
OR
Girl from the North Country |
shelter from the storm
stop crying
jokerman
I want you
Slow train coming
Hurricane
Subterranean homesick blues
I even liked his Christmas album........top man & your choice of songs were excellent! |
How do i find the site i was on last night re;meaning of bob dylans lyrics/songs? i gave answers to the possible meanings for a hard rains a gonna fall and boots of spanish leather i accidentally erased the addresses before i could write them down |
| songmeanings.net might help you out |