Tom Waits

I've never really listened to a lot of Tom Waits and paid attention. The only song of his I know inside out is my namesake. And it is the only song I have ever found that brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Doesn't matter where I am or what I'm doing or who I'm with, there will be tears. I was making a mix cd for a friend last night, and we had been talking before about my name, so I said I would put it on the cd. I did and cried. I only got back from being at home and it made me want to go again. So this morning I booked my flights for Easter! Two whole weeks at home. Will I survive? Hope so.

Song Lyrics

I heard some lyrics this morning that are possibly the best I have heard in a long time. The song is by Joshua Radin, I'm unsure of the title though. He's describing his girlfriend as famous women. These are just some of the lines I like.

You're Sylvia Plath, as you drift from the bath
I hand you a robe and so it goes, the moment has passed

You're Simone de Beauvoir, as you get out the car
The way you read me, no one can see me, its who you are

You're Nina Simone, when you talk on the phone
You sing to me then I'm truly no longer along.