Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: piano
Song Meaning of “Mr. Tambourine Man” by Jack’s Mannequin
Mr. Tambourine Man is a song written by Jack’s Mannequin that speaks to the freedom of creative expression and the courage to follow your dreams. The song’s lyrics speak of a tambourine man who is a “traveler of the night”, suggesting an individual of great creativity and mystery, and the artist’s admiration of this figure. The lyrics also ask why the freedom of the tambourine man cannot be shared by all, suggesting an inner desire for liberation from the mundane aspects of everyday life. This longing is further emphasized by the lyrics: “Show me how to drive away the shadows of the night”, indicating an interest in gaining insight from the knowledge of the tambourine man.
The chorus expresses a true admiration for the tambourine man’s courage and freedom – “he’s got the magic in his voice, and can make the winter seem like summertime” – and portrays the artist’s desire to find their own freedom to express their creativity and follow their own dreams. The song thus speaks to the hope and desire to find liberation in a sometimes oppressive world.