11. Man Of Peace with Matt Simonsen

Welcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time. Henry welcomes a fellow midwestern boy and 80's-Bob defender, Matt Simonson to talk about "Man Of Peace" from Dylan's 1983 album, Infidels.Follow along with the lyrics:Man of PeaceWritten by: Bob DylanLook out your window, baby, there’s a scene you’d like to catchThe band is playing “Dixie,” a man got his hand outstretchedCould be the FührerCould be the local priestYou know sometimes Satan comes as a man of peaceHe got a sweet gift of gab, he got a harmonious tongueHe knows every song of love that ever has been sungGood intentions can be evilBoth hands can be full of greaseYou know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peaceWell, first he’s in the background, then he’s in the frontBoth eyes are looking like they’re on a rabbit huntNobody can see through himNo, not even the Chief of PoliceYou know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peaceWell, he catch you when you’re hoping for a glimpse of the sunCatch you when your troubles feel like they weigh a tonHe could be standing next to youThe person that you’d notice leastI hear that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peaceWell, he can be fascinating, he can be dullHe can ride down Niagara Falls in the barrels of your skullI can smell something cookingI can tell there’s going to be a feastYou know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peaceHe’s a great humanitarian, he’s a great philanthropistHe knows just where to touch you, honey, and how you like to be kissedHe’ll put both his arms around youYou can feel the tender touch of the beastYou know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peaceWell, the howling wolf will howl tonight, the king snake will crawlTrees that’ve stood for a thousand years suddenly will fallWanna get married? Do it nowTomorrow all activity will ceaseYou know that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peaceSomewhere Mama’s weeping for her blue-eyed boyShe’s holding them little white shoes and that little broken toyAnd he’s following a starThe same one them three men followed from the EastI hear that sometimes Satan comes as a man of peace Follow us on Instagram @songsofbob,If you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is already enjoying her merch! I have a merch shop! Check out all sorts of fun Bob Dylan (and more) items! Thank you to Mark Godfrey, & Linda Maultsby over on Substack.Email us at [email protected]: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack.