Between Love and Conflict by Bob Dylan is a heartfelt ballad about the struggle of living in a place that is at odds with one's beliefs, yet holds a deep love for it. This song captures the bittersweet essence of conflicted emotions, and the lyrics resonate with anyone who feels torn between staying true to themselves and remaining in a beloved, yet hostile, home.
[Verse 1]
I walk these streets with a heavy heart,
Every corner, a brand new start,
Eyes that glare, with shadows they cast,
In this town, my love and past.
[Chorus]
Between love and conflict, here I stand,
In a land that's mine, but not my land,
Needing freedom, but bound by ties,
In a place hostile, yet my heart lies.
[Verse 2]
Tattered flags wave in the restless breeze,
Symbols of a world that disagrees,
Voices raised in anger and spite,
But I hold on with all my might.
[Chorus]
Between love and conflict, here I stay,
A battle within me every day,
Living in a dream, fearing the dawn,
Never leaving, though I feel withdrawn.
[Bridge]
Is it madness or is it grace?
To love a hostile, unforgiving place,
Roots so deep, yet wings so frail,
Navigating this stormy gale.
[Verse 3]
The sun sets on my conflicted soul,
A place of beauty that can take its toll,
In every stone, every street and tree,
Lies a part of what makes me, me.
[Chorus]
Between love and conflict, I remain,
Sacrificing peace, and sometimes pain,
For a land that’s harsh, yet so dear,
This paradox, I choose to endear.
[Outro]
So here I stand, amidst the strife,
Holding on to love, and this life,
A wandering soul with a steadfast view,
In a place hostile, yet I love it too.
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I'm live in a place hostile to my beliefs, and what I need but I refuse to leave because I also love it here too
Bob Dylan