Thereason his songbook has stood the test of timeso effectively is because of the transferability of his storytelling.
He writes about very real and poignant feelings that feel timeless.
However, Dylan remains adamant that his songs were not autobiographical.
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This is echoed by the fact that the songs inA Complete Unknownstay pretty faithful to their release order.
He implores that any emotions created are simply what the character in the song feels.
Dylan himself is known as a private person who is pretty media-averse and doesnt give many interviews.
Therefore, it seems contradictory that his music would be so personally driven and detailed.
However, the truth is, his music is purposefully vague and indefinite.
Dylan uses this ambiguity to ask unanswerable questions and show the volatility of life.
To place such autobiographical importance on Dylans songbook fails to embrace the singer for the enigma he is.
There is a beauty to his mystery that has allowed his music to remain relevant for decades.
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