Sweetheart Like You lyrics

Song information

Artist: Bob Dylan
Album: Infidels

Lyrics

Well the pressures down the boss aint here
He's got north for a while
They say that vanity got the best of him
But he sure left here in style
By the way that's a cute hat and a smile so hard to resist
But whats a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this?

You know I once knew a woman who looked like you
She wanted a whole man, not just a half
She used to call me sweet daddy when I was just a child
You kind of remind me of her when you laugh
In order to deal in this game youve got to make the king disappear
Its done with a flick of the wrist
Whats a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this?

You know a woman like you should be at home
Thats where you belong
Taking care of somone nice
Who don't know how to do you wrong
Just how much abuse will you be able to take?
Well there's no way to tell by the first kiss
What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this?

You know you can make a name for yourself
You know you can hear them tires squeal
You can be known as the most beautiful woman
Who ever crawled across cut glass to make a deal

You know news of you has come down the line
Even before you came through the door
They say in your fathers house, theres many mansions
Each one of them s got a fire proof floor
Snap out of it people are jealous of you
They smile to your face, but behind your back they hiss
What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this?

Got to be an important person to be in here baby
Got to have done some evil deed
Got to have your own harem when you come in the door
Got to play your heart until your lips bleed

They say that patriotism is the last refuge
To which a scoundrel clings
Steal a little and they throw you in jail
Steal a lot and they make you a king
Theres only one more step from here baby
Its called the land of permanent bliss
Whats a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this?