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The Meaning Behind “Diamonds and Rust” by Joan Baez and a Phone Call She Received From Bob Dylan

Echoes and Notes on Instagram: "“Diamonds and Rust” (1975) is Joan Baez’s most personal and quietly devastating song, written about her complex, long-ended relationship with Bob Dylan. The lyrics reflect a phone call from a former lover that reopens memories - some precious, others corroded by time. Baez contrasts “diamonds” (what once felt pure and brilliant) with “rust” (what age, distance, and disappointment have worn down). The song is neither bitter nor nostalgic; it’s clear-eyed, emotional