Tag: Tom-Waits
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Romeo Is Bleeding
Romeo Is Bleedingby Tom Waits Romeo is bleeding but not so as you’d noticeHe’s over on 18th Street as usualLooking so hard against the hood of his carPutting out a cigarette in his handAnd for all the Pachucos at the pumpsAt Romero’s Paint and BodyThey all seeing how far they can spitWell it was just…
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Small Change
A stark reminder of our ‘reality’, especially now in 2025… Small Changeby Tom Waits Small Change got rained on with his own thirty-eight,And nobody flinched down by the arcadeAnd the marquees weren’t weeping, they went stark-raving mad,And the cabbies were the only ones that really had it madeAnd his cold trousers were twisted, and the…
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Take Me Home
Take Me Homeby Tom Waits — performed by Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle Take me home you silly boyPut your arms around meTake me home you silly boyAll the world’s not round without you I’m so sorry that I broke your heartPlease don’t leave my sideTake me home you silly boy‘Cause I’m still in love…
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The Heart Of Saturday Night
The Heart Of Saturday Nightby Tom Waits Well, you gassed her up, behind the wheelWith your arm around your sweet one in your OldsmobileBarreling down the boulevardYou’re looking for the heart of Saturday night And you got paid on Friday, your pockets are jinglingThen you see the lights and you get all tinglingCause you’re cruising…