Lyrics of
It Aint Me Babe

It Aint Me Babe by Bob Dylan, reflects Dylans complex feelings towards his then-girlfriend, Suze Rotolo. The lyrics deal with themes of personal freedom and an inability to live up to someone elses expectations, themes recurrent in Dylans work. Its often seen as a response to emotional demands and a declaration of independence.

Go 'way from my window, leave at your own chosen speed
I'm not the one you want, Babe, I'm not the one you need.
You say you're looking for someone never weak but always strong
To protect you and defend you whether you are right or wrong
Someone to open each and every door
But it ain't me, Babe,
No, no, no, it ain't me, Babe,
It ain't me you're looking for, Babe.

Go lightly from the ledge, Babe, go lightly on the ground,
I'm not the one you want, Babe, I will only let you down.
You say you're looking for someone who will promise never to part
Someone to close his eyes for you, someone to close his heart
Someone who will die for you and more
But it ain't me, Babe,
No, no, no, it ain't me, Babe,
It ain't me you're looking for, Babe.

Go melt back in the night, Babe, everything inside is made of stone,
There's nothing in here moving and anyway I'm not alone
You say you're looking for someone Who'll pick you up each time you fall,
To gather flowers constantly and to come each time you call
A love of your life and nothing more
But it ain't me, Babe,
No, no, no, it ain't me, Babe,
It ain't me you're looking for, Babe.