Here, the song is about finding meaning in life through serving God. At the time of writing, Bob Dylan was a born-again Christian. He gave the song a religious message: "You're gonna have to serve somebody. Well, it may be the devil or it may be the Lord. But you're gonna have to serve somebody." In "Gotta Serve Somebody" (1979), Dylan got to the heart of the matter. No matter a man or woman's position in life, rich or poor, exalted or a pauper, you will never be your own master in this world. If you serve the devil or if you serve the Lord, you are a servant whether you know it or like it. Your position in life doesn't matter. If others serve you personally, it still doesn't matter.

Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman) born in May 1941 is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet, and artist. He is an influential figure in popular music and culture and has been performing for more than six decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was seemingly a reluctant figurehead of social unrest. A number of his early songs: "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" became anthems for US civil rights and anti-war movements.

Leaving his base in the culture of folk music, Dylan's six-minute single "Like a Rolling Stone" has been described as radically altering the parameters of popular music. He then opened himself up for criticism, but he didn't stop. In 2016, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for literature for his poetic style.

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