- Day Of The Locusts (official Audio) — Bob Dylan

"Day of the Locusts" is a song by Bob Dylan, released on October 21, 1970, as part of his eleventh studio album, . The track is known for its upbeat, gospel-influenced sound, which contrasts with its tense and conflicted lyrical themes. Historical Background

: Dylan's initial refusal and eventual reluctant acceptance of the academic gown and mortarboard are reflected in lines about putting down the robe and picking up his diploma. Bob Dylan - Day of the Locusts (Official Audio)

: Dylan felt uncomfortable with the university's academic atmosphere and the labels placed upon him. In his memoir Chronicles: Volume One , he recalled being introduced as the "conscience of Young America," a title he found stifling. Lyrical Interpretation "Day of the Locusts" is a song by

: Dylan was famously uneasy about the ceremony. He had to be persuaded by his then-wife Sara and fellow musician David Crosby to attend. : Dylan felt uncomfortable with the university's academic