TOM WAITS
- Frank's Wild Years Lyrics / with translationsWell Frank settled down in the Valley
and hung his wild years
on a nail that he drove through
his wife's forehead
he sold used office furniture
out there on San Fernando Road
and assumed a $30,000 loan
at 15 1/4 % and put down payment
on a little two bedroom place
his wife was a spent piece of used jet trash
made good bloody marys
kept her mouth shut most of the time
had a little Chihuahua named Carlos
that had some kind of skin disease
and was totally blind. They had a
thoroughly modern kitchen
self-cleaning oven (the whole bit)
Frank drove a little sedan
they were so happy
One night Frank was on his way home
from work, stopped at the liquor store,
picked up a couple Mickey's Big Mouths
drank 'em in the car on his way
to the Shell station, he got a gallon of
gas in a can, drove home, doused
everything in the house, torched it,
parked across the street, laughing,
watching it burn, all Halloween
orange and chimney red then
Frank put on a top forty station
got on the Hollywood Freeway
headed north
Never could stand that dog
and hung his wild years
on a nail that he drove through
his wife's forehead
he sold used office furniture
out there on San Fernando Road
and assumed a $30,000 loan
at 15 1/4 % and put down payment
on a little two bedroom place
his wife was a spent piece of used jet trash
made good bloody marys
kept her mouth shut most of the time
had a little Chihuahua named Carlos
that had some kind of skin disease
and was totally blind. They had a
thoroughly modern kitchen
self-cleaning oven (the whole bit)
they were so happy
One night Frank was on his way home
from work, stopped at the liquor store,
picked up a couple Mickey's Big Mouths
drank 'em in the car on his way
to the Shell station, he got a gallon of
gas in a can, drove home, doused
everything in the house, torched it,
parked across the street, laughing,
watching it burn, all Halloween
orange and chimney red then
Frank put on a top forty station
got on the Hollywood Freeway
headed north
Never could stand that dog
Facts about Frank's Wild Years
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Frank's Wild Years is written by Thomas Alan Waits.
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It is first released in 1983 as part of Tom Waits's album "Swordfishtrombones" which includes 15 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 'Frank's Wild Years' by Tom Waits tells the story of a man named Frank who, after settling down and living a seemingly normal life, suddenly snaps and burns down his house one Halloween night. The lyrics show Frank's path toward madness which leads to his life destruction because his internal conflicts remain unresolved. Frank's wild years lyrics mainly show feelings of angst and anger and reflection and despair and heartbreak. The song presents two main themes which show how suburban life leads to disillusionment and people need to escape and destroy their domestic problems. The lyrics contain adult themes, including violence and substance use, which are not suitable for children. The depiction of a violent act (arson) and references to alcohol consumption warrant a restricted rating.
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Frank's Wild Years falls under the genre Rock.
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Frank's Wild Years song length is 1 minutes and 52 seconds.
Who wrote Frank's Wild Years lyrics?
Frank's Wild Years is written by Thomas Alan Waits.
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When was Frank's Wild Years released?
It is first released in 1983 as part of Tom Waits's album "Swordfishtrombones" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Frank's Wild Years lyrics?
When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, the song 'Frank's Wild Years' by Tom Waits tells the story of a man named Frank who, after settling down and living a seemingly normal life, suddenly snaps and burns down his house one Halloween night. The lyrics show Frank's path toward madness which leads to his life destruction because his internal conflicts remain unresolved. Frank's wild years lyrics mainly show feelings of angst and anger and reflection and despair and heartbreak. The song presents two main themes which show how suburban life leads to disillusionment and people need to escape and destroy their domestic problems. The lyrics contain adult themes, including violence and substance use, which are not suitable for children. The depiction of a violent act (arson) and references to alcohol consumption warrant a restricted rating.
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Which genre is Frank's Wild Years?
Frank's Wild Years falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Frank's Wild Years?
Frank's Wild Years song length is 1 minutes and 52 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Thomas Alan Waits
Record Label(s): 1983 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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