Bob Dylan: "The Man in Me"

Bob Dylan: "The Man in Me"

When I listen to this song, an image appears in my mind: a country man, with a brown hat and cowboy boots, sitting in a cafe, his stomach bulging out, and a thick glass of beer in his hands. At the beginning of the song, Bob Dylan tone is carefree and delightful, and his "lalala" instantly grabs the listener's attention, releasing any stress or tension and making her sway to the music. The accompaniment of the musical instruments in the beginning also helps enhance the childish aura of the song. Then, as Dylan starts singing, one can almost imagine him smiling to himself because of the hint of a teasing and mockery in his voice. Just like in Adele's song, he starts out soft in the beginning, while still slowly building up the tension. The notes at the end of the phrases are comparatively shorter with precise ends to the notes in the chorus. As he sings the chorus, his notes start becoming longer and his tone more even relaxed and playful. When he ends the chorus for the first time. he leaves the last note ringing for some time and then jumps back to the shorter phrases. The songs terminates with another, joyful "lalala" from the singer,  in a happy, positive note and leaving the listener searching for the "replay" button!