Jayne's Blue Wish
Tom Waits Lyrics

The sky holds all our wishes
Our deepest desires and hopes are symbolically held within the vast expanse of the sky above us.

The dish ran away with the spoon
This whimsical phrase refers to something unexpected or improbable, where things that are not meant to go together somehow become intertwined and disappear together.

Chimney smoke ties the roofs to the sky
The visible smoke rising from chimneys creates a visual connection between the buildings on the ground and the sky above them, as if binding the two together in some way.

There's a hole overhead
There is a gap or an absence in the sky above, as if something is missing or out of place.

It's only the moon
The missing piece of the sky overhead is revealed to be the round, glowing form of the moon, which is both comforting and disconcerting at the same time.

Will there ever be a tree
This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the possibility of new growth or change, but there is a sense of uncertainty or doubt about whether it will truly come to fruition.

Grown from the seeds I've sown
The singer has put effort into planting the seeds of something new, but it is unclear whether these efforts will be successful or not.

Life is a path lit only by the light of those I've loved
The people who have loved and supported the artist throughout their life have been guiding lights, helping to illuminate the way forward in the unknown terrain of life.

By the light of those I love
The continuation of the motif from the previous line reinforces the importance of loving relationships and the role they play in navigating the unpredictable journey of life.