A lyrical masterpiece supporting a variety of interpretations, we look at the song from the perspective of a fallen soul seeking the path of salvation.
Bob Dylan: Changing of the Guards (Patti Smith)
Bob Dylan: Oh Sister
Oh Sister, like many Dylan songs, can be interpreted on various levels: a relationship of siblings, a love affair, possibly with biographical references? From a spiritual perspective, it may be the spirit aspect addressing the soul aspect in man.
Harry Styles: Sign of the Times
Harry Styles' Sign of the Times may remind us to accept lessons of karma, let go of our old life, and break through to a new state of being.
Leonard Cohen: Ballad of the Absent Mare
Cohen's Ballad of the Absent Mare is the most spiritual rock and pop song I have encountered because it describes the full path rather than certain aspects.
Bob Dylan: Saving Grace
Dylan's song about death and grace may hint at a maturing spirit-soul that leads to a renewed state of being.
Scarborough Fair (Simon & Garfunkel / Traditional)
What sounds like a tragic love affair, can be seen as instructions on how to purify one's soul to regain the majestic soul-garment.
Bob Dylan: All Along the Watchtower
It is a crucial moment for a seeker to realize: Nothing in this world can satisfy my deepest longing. I have reached the border - time to embark on a new path.
Estas Tonne: Who am I?
Who am I, Estas Tonne's interpretation of a Peter Moore poem, reveals layers of self-knowledge and encourages the listener to live an active spiritual life.
Leonard Cohen: Anthem
Anthem, released in 1992 on the album The Future, is among the first songs that come to my mind when asked about a song with a spiritual core message.
Bob Dylan: Love Minus Zero / No Limit
In Love Minus Zero / No Limit, Dylan abstracts from the trials and tribulations of human relationships, and points to a higher level of purity.