In 1963, Bob Dylan was thinking big. He wanted to write an anthem, something that could capture the spirit of Scottish and Irish balladeers who would gather large crowds to spread a message. “Come gather 'round people / wherever you roam,” he began, “and admit that the waters / around you have grown.” The lyrics to “The Times They Are A-Changin’” are rhythmic and steady, building on top of each other until each verse reaches its inescapable conclusion.
