Sobre el álbum
La discografía de Bob Dylan continúa su controvertida etapa cristiana con este álbum, el segundo de su trilogía góspel. En 'Saved', Dylan intensifica su fervor religioso, con letras que son sermones directos y sin ambigüedades sobre la fe, la redención y el juicio final. Por lo tanto, el tono es consistentemente proselitista, lo que alienó aún más a una gran parte de su audiencia secular. La música, sin embargo, es vibrante y enérgica, apoyándose en el góspel negro y el R&B.
De hecho, la banda de acompañamiento y las coristas femeninas le dan al álbum un sonido de iglesia poderoso y apasionado. A pesar de la calidad de la interpretación musical, el contenido lírico resultó difícil de asimilar para muchos. Como resultado, 'Saved' es uno de sus álbumes menos exitosos comercialmente, pero representa una declaración de fe honesta y sin concesiones por parte del artista.
Listado de Canciones
- A Satisfied Mind1:57
Letra
How many times have you heard someone say If I had his money I'd do things my way Hmm, but little they know Hmm, it's so hard to find One man in ten with a satisfied mind. Hmm, once I was wading in fortune and fame Everything that I dreamed of to get a start in lifes game But suddenly it happened Hmm, I lost every dime But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind. Hmm, when my life is over and my time has run out My friends and my loved ones I'll leave there ain't no doubt But one things for certain When it comes my time I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind. - Saved3:58
- Covenant Woman6:01
Letra
Covenant woman got a contract with the Lord Way up yonder, great will be her reward. Covenant woman, shining like a morning star, I know I can trust you to stay where you are. And I just got to tell you I do intend To stay closer than any friend. I just got to thank you Once again For making your prayers known Unto heaven for me And to you, always, so grateful I will forever be. I've been broken, shattered like an empty cup. I'm just waiting on the Lord to rebuild and fill me up And I know He will do it 'cause He's faithful and He's true, He must have loved me so much to send me someone as fine as you. And I just got to tell you I do intend To stay closer than any friend. I just got to thank you Once again For making your prayers known Unto heaven for me And to you, always, so grateful I will forever be. Covenant woman, intimate little girl Who knows those most secret things of me that are hidden from the world. You know we are strangers in a land we're passing through. I'll always be right by your side, I've got a covenant too. And I just got to tell you I do intend To stay closer than any friend. I just got to thank you Once again For making your prayers known Unto heaven for me And to you, always, so grateful I will forever be. - What Can I Do For You?5:51
- Solid Rock3:54
- Pressing On5:09
- In The Garden5:57
Letra
When they came for Him in the garden, did they know? When they came for Him in the garden, did they know? Did they know He was the Son of God, did they know that He was Lord? Did they hear when He told Peter, "Peter, put up your sword"? When they came for Him in the garden, did they know? When they came for Him in the garden, did they know? When He spoke to them in the city, did they hear? When He spoke to them in the city, did they hear? Nicodemus came at night so he wouldn't be seen by men Saying, "Master, tell me why a man must be born again." When He spoke to them in the city, did they hear? When He spoke to them in the city, did they hear? When He healed the blind and crippled, did they see? When He healed the blind and crippled, did they see? When He said, "Pick up your bed and walk, why must you criticize? Same thing My Father do, I can do likewise." When He healed the blind and crippled, did they see? When He healed the blind and crippled, did they see? Did they speak out against Him, did they dare? Did they speak out against Him, did they dare? The multitude wanted to make Him king, put a crown upon His head Why did He slip away to a quiet place instead? Did they speak out against Him, did they dare? Did they speak out against Him, did they dare? When He rose from the dead, did they believe? When He rose from the dead, did they believe? He said, "All power is given to Me in heaven and on earth." Did they know right then and there what that power was worth? When He rose from the dead, did they believe? When He rose from the dead, did they believe? When He rose from the dead, did they believe? When He rose from the dead, did they believe? He said, "All power is given to Me in heaven and on earth." Did they know right then and there what that power was worth? When He rose from the dead, did they believe? When He rose from the dead, did they believe? - Saving Grace5:01
- Are You Ready4:39
Letra
Are you ready, are you ready? Are you ready, are you ready? Are you ready to meet Jesus? Are you where you ought to be? Will He know you when He sees you Or will He say, "Depart from Me"? Are you ready, hope you're ready Am I ready, am I ready? Am I ready, am I ready? Am I ready to lay down my life for the brethren And to take up my cross? Have I surrendered to the will of God Or am I still like the boss? Am I ready, hope I'm ready. When the destruction cometh swiftly And there's no time to say a fare-thee-well Have you decided whether you want to be In heaven or in hell? Are you ready, are you ready? Have you got some unfinished business? Is there something holding you back? Are you thinking for yourself Or are you following the pack? Are you ready, hope you're ready Are you ready? Are you ready for the judgment? Are you ready for that terrible swift sword? Are you ready for Armageddon? Are you ready for the day of the Lord? Are you ready, I hope you're ready?