Foreign Affair
Tom Waits
Tom Waits
TOM WAITS
- Foreign Affair LyricsWhen travelling abroad in the continental style
It's my belief one must attempt to be discreet
And subsequently bear in mind your transient position
Allows you a perspective that's unique
Though you'll find your itinerary's a blessing and a curse
Your wanderlust won't let you settle down
And you'll wonder how you ever fathomed that you'd be content
To stay within the city limits of a small midwestern town
Most vagabonds i knowed don't ever want to find the culprit
That remains the object of their long relentless quest
The obsession's in the chasing and not the apprehending
The pursuit you see and never the arrest
Without fear of contradiction bon voyage is always hollered
In conjunction with a handkerchief from shore
By a girl that drives a rambler and furthermore
Is overly concerned that she won't see him anymore
Planes and trains and boats and buses
Characteristically evoke a common attitude of blue
Unless you have a suitcase and a ticket and a passport
And the cargo that they're carrying is you
A foreign affair juxtaposed with a stateside
And domestically approved romantic fancy
Is mysteriously attractive due to circumstances knowing
It will only be parlayed into a memory
It's my belief one must attempt to be discreet
And subsequently bear in mind your transient position
Allows you a perspective that's unique
Though you'll find your itinerary's a blessing and a curse
Your wanderlust won't let you settle down
And you'll wonder how you ever fathomed that you'd be content
To stay within the city limits of a small midwestern town
Most vagabonds i knowed don't ever want to find the culprit
That remains the object of their long relentless quest
The obsession's in the chasing and not the apprehending
The pursuit you see and never the arrest
In conjunction with a handkerchief from shore
By a girl that drives a rambler and furthermore
Is overly concerned that she won't see him anymore
Planes and trains and boats and buses
Characteristically evoke a common attitude of blue
Unless you have a suitcase and a ticket and a passport
And the cargo that they're carrying is you
A foreign affair juxtaposed with a stateside
And domestically approved romantic fancy
Is mysteriously attractive due to circumstances knowing
It will only be parlayed into a memory
Facts about Foreign Affair
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Foreign Affair is written by Thomas Alan Waits.
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It is first released on September 01, 1977 as part of Tom Waits's album "Foreign Affairs" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, the song "Foreign Affair" by Tom Waits explores the coated-with-bitter-sweetness aspect of travel and the short-lived character of human relationships. It also uses the metaphor of a journey driven by a desire to wander to express the themes of yearning and the momentary delight of adventures. The lyrics of Foreign Affair highlight mostly sightseeing, being alone, meditation, liberation and reminiscence. Besides, the tune points at the necessity of travel and the quest of the best, the excitement of love and parting. The lyrics have the topics of journeying, yearning, and love, which can be listened to by a broader audience. There are no harsh words, violence, or sex scenes in the lyrics. However, one may think of a PG rating, as the themes of craving and the evanescence of the relationship are adults.
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Foreign Affair falls under the genre Rock.
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Foreign Affair song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
Who wrote Foreign Affair lyrics?
Foreign Affair is written by Thomas Alan Waits.
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When was Foreign Affair released?
It is first released on September 01, 1977 as part of Tom Waits's album "Foreign Affairs" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Foreign Affair lyrics?
When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, the song "Foreign Affair" by Tom Waits explores the coated-with-bitter-sweetness aspect of travel and the short-lived character of human relationships. It also uses the metaphor of a journey driven by a desire to wander to express the themes of yearning and the momentary delight of adventures. The lyrics of Foreign Affair highlight mostly sightseeing, being alone, meditation, liberation and reminiscence. Besides, the tune points at the necessity of travel and the quest of the best, the excitement of love and parting. The lyrics have the topics of journeying, yearning, and love, which can be listened to by a broader audience. There are no harsh words, violence, or sex scenes in the lyrics. However, one may think of a PG rating, as the themes of craving and the evanescence of the relationship are adults.
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Which genre is Foreign Affair?
Foreign Affair falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Foreign Affair?
Foreign Affair song length is 3 minutes and 46 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Thomas Alan Waits
Record Label(s): 1977 Elektra Entertainment Group for United States and WEA International Inc for the world outside of the United States Marketed by Rhino Entertainm
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