Little Trip To Heaven (On The Wings Of Your Love)
Tom Waits · Original Album Series [2011]
Banana moon is shining in the sky,
Feel like I'm in heaven when you're with me
Know that I'm in heaven when you smile,
Though we're stuck here on the ground, I got something that I've found
And it's you.
And I don't have to take no trip to outer space
All I have to do is look at your face,
And before I know it, I'm in orbit around you
Thanking my lucky stars that I've found you,
When I see your constellation, honey, you're my inspiration, and it's you.
You're my north star when I'm lost and feeling blue,
The sun is breaking through the clouds don't you, don't you know it's true?
Honey, all the other stars seem dim around you
Thanking my lucky stars that I've found you,
When I see your smiling face, honey,
I know nothing ever going to take your place, and it's you.
And it's you, and it's you, and it's you, and it's you, and it's you
And it's you, and it's you, shoo-be-doo, ba-da-da.
About Little Trip To Heaven (On The Wings Of Your Love)
Tom Waits' "Little Trip To Heaven (On The Wings Of Your Love)" stands as a quintessential example of his atmospheric, noir-infused storytelling, blending jazz improvisation with gritty narrative vocals. Recorded for the 2011 compilation *Original Album Series*, the track captures Waits' signature ability to weave melancholic romance with a sense of impending doom, characteristic of his work across albums like *Blue Valentine* and *Small Change*. The song reflects his deep engagement with themes of lost love and urban decay, delivered through a brooding, syncopated rhythm that defines his unique contribution to American roots and jazz fusion. As a staple of his discography, the recording showcases his mastery of creating immersive soundscapes that evoke both intimacy and desolation, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in alternative and roots music.