TOM WAITS
- Goodnight Irene Lyrics / with translationsIrene, goodnight. Irene, goodnight
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene.
I'll see you in my dreams.
Last Saturday night I got married.
Me and my wife settled down.
Now, me and my wife are parted.
Gonna take a little stroll downtown.
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Yeah, sometimes I live in the country
And sometimes I live in town.
Yeah, and sometimes I take a great notion
I'm gonna jump in the river and drown.
[Chorus]
Stop ramblin'. Stop that gamblin'.
Stop staying out late at night.
Go home to your wife and family.
Stay there by the fireside, bright.
[Chorus]
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene.
I'll see you in my dreams.
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene.
I'll see you in my dreams.
Last Saturday night I got married.
Me and my wife settled down.
Now, me and my wife are parted.
Gonna take a little stroll downtown.
[Chorus]
Yeah, sometimes I live in the country
And sometimes I live in town.
Yeah, and sometimes I take a great notion
[Chorus]
Stop ramblin'. Stop that gamblin'.
Stop staying out late at night.
Go home to your wife and family.
Stay there by the fireside, bright.
[Chorus]
Goodnight, Irene. Goodnight, Irene.
I'll see you in my dreams.
Facts about Goodnight Irene
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Goodnight Irene is written by Huddie Ledbetter, Alan Lomax, John Sr. Lomax.
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It is first released on November 17, 2006 as part of Tom Waits's album "Orphans" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 29th track on this album.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the song 'Goodnight Irene' by Tom Waits tells the story of a person expressing their love for Irene, despite facing challenges in their relationship. The lyrics describe a person who feels deep sadness because he refuses to accept that Irene will not return his love. The phrase 'I'll kiss you in my dreams' serves as a metaphor which shows that people share a special bond even when they are not together, but it demands that partners should stay loyal and faithful to one another. Goodnight irene lyrics mostly emphasizes love, heartbreak, despair, angst and nostalgia. At the same time, the song stresses the importance of love and longing, loss and separation and regret and reflection. The lyrics contain themes of love and loss, as well as references to gambling and potential self-harm, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance.
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Goodnight Irene falls under the genre Rock.
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Goodnight Irene is produced by Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan.
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Goodnight Irene song length is 4 minutes and 47 seconds.
Who wrote Goodnight Irene lyrics?
Goodnight Irene is written by Huddie Ledbetter, Alan Lomax, John Sr. Lomax.
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When was Goodnight Irene released?
It is first released on November 17, 2006 as part of Tom Waits's album "Orphans" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 29th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Goodnight Irene lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, the song 'Goodnight Irene' by Tom Waits tells the story of a person expressing their love for Irene, despite facing challenges in their relationship. The lyrics describe a person who feels deep sadness because he refuses to accept that Irene will not return his love. The phrase 'I'll kiss you in my dreams' serves as a metaphor which shows that people share a special bond even when they are not together, but it demands that partners should stay loyal and faithful to one another. Goodnight irene lyrics mostly emphasizes love, heartbreak, despair, angst and nostalgia. At the same time, the song stresses the importance of love and longing, loss and separation and regret and reflection. The lyrics contain themes of love and loss, as well as references to gambling and potential self-harm, which may not be suitable for younger children without parental guidance.
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Which genre is Goodnight Irene?
Goodnight Irene falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Goodnight Irene?
Goodnight Irene is produced by Tom Waits, Kathleen Brennan.
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How long is the song Goodnight Irene?
Goodnight Irene song length is 4 minutes and 47 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Huddie Ledbetter, Alan Lomax, John Sr. Lomax
Record Label(s): 2006 Anti
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