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Feeling funny in my mind, Lord I believe I'm fixing to die…

“Feeling funny in my mind, Lord I believe I'm fixing to die Well, I don't mind dying But I hate to leave my children crying Well, I look over yonder to that burying ground Look over yonder to that burying ground Sure seems lonesome, Lord, when the sun goes down” quote by Bob Dylan
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“Feeling funny in my mind, Lord I believe I'm fixing to die Well, I don't mind dying But I hate to leave my children crying Well, I look over yonder to that burying ground Look over yonder to that burying ground Sure seems lonesome, Lord, when the sun goes down”

Bob Dylan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The narrator contemplates mortality, fearing leaving children behind, while confronting loneliness and existential dread.

In simple terms: He worries about dying and leaving his kids sad.

Key Takeaway

Accept mortality and cherish loved ones now.

Themes

mortality family loneliness spirituality existentialism

Mood

melancholic reflective somber

Type

existential emotional

When to use this quote

  • end‑of‑life planning
  • family counseling
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

death anxiety parental love spiritual reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find meaning when facing death?
  • What comforts you about leaving a legacy?
A Different Perspective

May be too bleak for some listeners.

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