TOM WAITS
- Black Wings Lyrics / with translationsTake an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
Just like they say in the Bible
Never leave a trace or forget a face
Of any man at the table, any man at the table
When the moon is a cold chiseled dagger
And it's sharp enough to draw blood from a stone
He rides through your dreams on a coach and horses
And the fence posts in the moonlight look like bones
Well they've stopped trying to hold him
With mortar, stone and chain
He broke out of every prison
Well the boots mount the staircase
The door is flung back open
He's not there for he has risen
He's not there for he has risen
Some say he once killed a man with a guitar string
He's been seen at the table with kings
Well he once saved a baby from drowning
There are those that say beneath his coat there are
wings
Some say they fear him
Some say they fear him
Others admire him
Because he steals his promise
One look in his eye
And everyone denies
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
He can turn himself into a stranger
Well they broke a lot of canes on his hide
He was born away in a cornfield
A fever beats in his head just like a drum inside
Some say they fear him
Others admire him
Because he steals his promise
One look in his eye
Everyone denies
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Just like they say in the Bible
Never leave a trace or forget a face
Of any man at the table, any man at the table
When the moon is a cold chiseled dagger
And it's sharp enough to draw blood from a stone
He rides through your dreams on a coach and horses
And the fence posts in the moonlight look like bones
Well they've stopped trying to hold him
With mortar, stone and chain
He broke out of every prison
Well the boots mount the staircase
The door is flung back open
He's not there for he has risen
He's not there for he has risen
Some say he once killed a man with a guitar string
He's been seen at the table with kings
Well he once saved a baby from drowning
wings
Some say they fear him
Some say they fear him
Others admire him
Because he steals his promise
One look in his eye
And everyone denies
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
He can turn himself into a stranger
Well they broke a lot of canes on his hide
He was born away in a cornfield
A fever beats in his head just like a drum inside
Some say they fear him
Others admire him
Because he steals his promise
One look in his eye
Everyone denies
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Ever having met him
Facts about Black Wings
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Black Wings is written by Kathleen Brennan, Thomas Alan Waits.
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It is first released on August 01, 1992 as part of Tom Waits's album "Bone Machine" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Black Wings' by Tom Waits explores the mythical nature of a character who possesses mysterious powers which enable him to evade both capture and social conventions, thus creating a dual reaction of terror and admiration. The lyrics of Black Wings primarily showcase five emotions which include angst, adventure, reflection, despair and solitude. The song conveys essential themes through its portrayal of revenge and justice, while it explores mystery and legend and creates feelings of fear and admiration and presents transformations through elusive elements. The lyrics contain intense themes of violence and revenge and supernatural elements, which may be too strong for younger audiences to handle. The material uses mature language and imagery, which requires a PG-13 rating for appropriate content classification.
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Black Wings falls under the genre Rock.
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Black Wings song length is 4 minutes and 35 seconds.
Who wrote Black Wings lyrics?
Black Wings is written by Kathleen Brennan, Thomas Alan Waits.
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When was Black Wings released?
It is first released on August 01, 1992 as part of Tom Waits's album "Bone Machine" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 11st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Black Wings lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Black Wings' by Tom Waits explores the mythical nature of a character who possesses mysterious powers which enable him to evade both capture and social conventions, thus creating a dual reaction of terror and admiration. The lyrics of Black Wings primarily showcase five emotions which include angst, adventure, reflection, despair and solitude. The song conveys essential themes through its portrayal of revenge and justice, while it explores mystery and legend and creates feelings of fear and admiration and presents transformations through elusive elements. The lyrics contain intense themes of violence and revenge and supernatural elements, which may be too strong for younger audiences to handle. The material uses mature language and imagery, which requires a PG-13 rating for appropriate content classification.
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Which genre is Black Wings?
Black Wings falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Black Wings?
Black Wings song length is 4 minutes and 35 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Kathleen Brennan, Thomas Alan Waits
Record Label(s): 1992 UMG Recordings, Inc
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