A Boy From Nowhere
Tom Jones · The Definitive Tom Jones 1962-2002 [2003]
The nights grow cold, my search for gold
Is leading nowhere
Whichever lonely road I take
It seems to go where
It's a fight to survive just until tomorrow
How can I display what I know I'm worthy of
When they turn me away
The doors are closed to such as i
A boy from nowhere
But not to those who merely buy the right
To go where
They'll be met with respect, not humiliation
A man's place on earth
I have come to realize
Is decided by birth
So what's the future
No matter where I go I will still belong...
In andalusia
Where we don't know where the next penny's coming from
Something's wrong
I'm bound to spain, I won't remain
A boy from nowhere
There has to be a place for me
And I must go where
I don't fantasize unlike a million others
Not a man alive
Had to beg or steal or fight more than me to survive
So what's the future
No matter where I go I will still belong...
In andalusia
Where good honest men grow weak and the rich grow strong
Something's wrong
Another dawn, another boy
A boy from nowhere
My destiny will guarantee
I'll only go where
It's a fight to survive just until tomorrow
One more mouth to feed
And the way things are round here,
That's the last thing they need
Is leading nowhere
Whichever lonely road I take
It seems to go where
It's a fight to survive just until tomorrow
How can I display what I know I'm worthy of
When they turn me away
The doors are closed to such as i
A boy from nowhere
But not to those who merely buy the right
To go where
They'll be met with respect, not humiliation
A man's place on earth
I have come to realize
Is decided by birth
So what's the future
No matter where I go I will still belong...
In andalusia
Where we don't know where the next penny's coming from
Something's wrong
I'm bound to spain, I won't remain
A boy from nowhere
There has to be a place for me
And I must go where
I don't fantasize unlike a million others
Not a man alive
Had to beg or steal or fight more than me to survive
So what's the future
No matter where I go I will still belong...
In andalusia
Where good honest men grow weak and the rich grow strong
Something's wrong
Another dawn, another boy
A boy from nowhere
My destiny will guarantee
I'll only go where
It's a fight to survive just until tomorrow
One more mouth to feed
And the way things are round here,
That's the last thing they need
A Boy From Nowhere - Tom Jones
Tom Jones delivers a commanding performance on 'A Boy From Nowhere,' a track that showcases his signature baritone power and emotive delivery. Recorded for the definitive collection spanning his career from 1962 to 2002, the song exemplifies the soulful rock and roll style that defined his era. Jones' ability to convey deep feeling through his voice remains a hallmark of his discography, making this recording a standout example of his work. The track stands as a testament to his enduring influence on vocal performance and his status as a legendary figure in popular music history.