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" I Shall Be Released " is a 1967 song written by Bob Dylan . Dylan recorded two primary versions. The first recording was made in collaboration with the Band during the Basement Tapes sessions in 1967, and released on The Bootleg Series Volumes 1–3 in 1991.
- 3:19
- Roots rock
- July 1, 1968
- Capitol
I Shall Be Released Lyrics: They say every man must need protection / They say every man must fall / Yet I swear I see my reflection / Some place so high above the wall / I see my light come ...
A song by Bob Dylan from his 1967 album The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. The lyrics express his optimism and defiance after being released from prison. The song is a protest against the injustices of the criminal justice system and the oppression of the poor.
A song about a man on death row who sees his light shining from the west unto the east, implying his imminent execution. The lyrics explore themes of alienation, salvation, and the myth of the cave.
Aug 28, 2023 · “I Shall Be Released” taps into the universal longing for freedom and release from the burdens of life. Its deeply relatable themes of redemption and the indomitable human spirit make it a song that speaks to the core of the human experience.