Quote
Witness

Quote
DandelionPowderman

Quote
Witness
Chuck Berry's contribution is of another kind than the spesific novelty, more or less an innovation, associated with "Like A Rolling Stone". The latter has to do with the subjective turn that this song implies, as given a better statement by Doxa than I am able to present.

I see that.

"How does it feel to be on your own, with no direction (to your wealthy) home?"

But I also see:

"How does it feel to have to cope with things like fighting in the army, poverty, hard work, everyday problems etc."

One thing influences the other, clearly. And one day, people actually will listen - often way later

But you're right in how Dylan is describing things and putting the topic in perspective - he was the master at that. But he had done it before as well...

I did not respond to that post.

The second setting is realism as to literary style.

The first setting, so to speak, verges on expressionism. It is more of the individual's existential loneliness, alienation and helplessness. Somewhat deviating from "expressionism" in turn, perhaps, it is not I (first person) that is speaking of his or her outlook, but, I venture, because it applies to lyrics to a song of rock, instead it is you (second person).