Discover the story of the song > All Along the Watchtower – Neil Young

The song is about a conversation between a joker and a thief. The joker feels confused and overwhelmed by the world around him. The thief tries to calm him down and tells him that they've been through tough times before. The song ends with a description of two riders approaching and the wind starting to howl. The overall message is about the uncertainty and confusion of life, but finding hope in getting through tough times together.