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Artist/Band:
Tom Waits
Lyrics for Song: Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards)
Lyrics for Album: Original Album Series [2011]
I'm singing this song, it's time it was sung
I've been putting it off for a while,
But it's harder by now, 'cause the truth is so clear
That I cry when I'm seeing you smile.
So goodbye, so long, the road calls me dear
And your tears cannot bind me anymore,
And farewell to the girl with the sun in her eyes
Can I kiss you, and then I'll be gone.
Every time that I tried to tell that we'd lost the magic we had at the start,
I would weep my heart when I looked in your eyes
And I searched once again for the spark.
So goodbye, so long, the road calls me dear
And your tears cannot bind me anymore,
And farewell to the girl with the sun in her eyes
Can I kiss you, and then I'll be gone.
I can see by your eyes, it's time now to go
So I'll leave you to cry in the rain,
Though I held in my hand, the key to all joy
Honey my heart was not born to be tamed.
So goodbye, so long, the road calls me dear
And your tears cannot bind me anymore,
And farewell to the girl with the sun in her eyes
Can I kiss you, and then I'll be gone.
So goodbye, so long, the road calls me dear
And your tears cannot bind me anymore,
And farewell to the girl with the sun in her eyes
Can I kiss you, and then I'll be gone.
Can I kiss you, and then I'll be gone, can I kiss you, and then I'll be gone.
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Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards)
Tom Waits' "Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards)" stands as a quintessential example of his gritty, noir-inflected storytelling, capturing the weary spirit of urban life. Recorded for the "Original Album Series" in 2011, the track reflects Waits' signature blend of bluesy rhythms, jazz influences, and spoken-word narration that has defined his career since the late 1970s. The song's title evokes themes of transience and the passage of time, themes Waits frequently explores through his characters who navigate the shadows of city streets. With its distinctive vocal delivery and atmospheric production, the recording reinforces his status as a master of American roots music, offering a haunting glimpse into a world where the past lingers on the heels of the present. |
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| Album Lyrics: Original Album Series [2011] |
Tom Waits
"Original Album Series [2011]"
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