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Crossing The Rubicon

Bob Dylan

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Crossing The Rubicon

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I crossed the Rubicon on the 14th dayOf the most dangerous month of the yearAt the worst time, at the worst placeThat's all I seem to hearI got up earlySo I can greet the Goddess of the dawnI've painted my wagon, abandoned all hopeAnd I crossed the RubiconWell, the Rubicon is a red riverGoin' gently as she flowsRedder than your ruby lipsAnd the blood that flows from the roseThree miles north of purgatoryOne step from the great beyondI prayed to the cross, I kissed the girlsAnd I crossed the RubiconWhat are these dark days I see?In this world so badly bentI cannot redeem the timeThe time so idly spentHow much longer can it last?How long can it go on?I embrace my lovePut down my hairAnd I crossed the RubiconI can feel the bones beneath my skinAnd they're tremblin' with rageI'll make your wife a widowYou'll never see old ageShow me one good man in sightThat the sun shines down uponI pawned my watch, I paid my debtsAnd I crossed the RubiconPut my hide up on a hillWhere some happiness I'll findIf I survive, then let me loveLet the hour be mineTake the high road, take the lowTake any one you're onI poured a cup, I passed it alongAnd I crossed the RubiconWell, you defiled the most lovely flowersIn all her womanhoodOthers can be tolerantOthers can be goodI'll cut you up with a the crooked knifeLord, I'll miss you when you're goneI stood between heaven and earthAnd I crossed the RubiconYou won't find any happiness hereNo happiness or joyGo back to the gutter, try your luckFind you some nice pretty boyTell me how many men I needAnd who can I count uponI strapped my belt, I buttoned my coatAnd I crossed the RubiconI feel the holy spirit insideSee the light that freedom givesI believe it's in the reach ofEvery man who livesKeep as far away as possibleIt's darkest 'fore the dawn (Oh Lord)I turned the key, I broke it offAnd I crossed the RubiconMornin' baby, I used to look my mindI truly believe that you areCouldn't be anybody else but youWho's come with me this farThe killing frost is on the groundAnd the autumn leaves are goneI lit the torch, looked to the eastAnd I crossed the Rubicon
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