Frank's Theme
Tom Waits Lyrics
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Dream away your sorrows
Dream away all your goodbyes
Dream away tomorrow
I promise when the sun comes up
I promise I'll be true
And just like before the band starts to play
They always play your favorite tune
And dream awawy when everyone's gone
Dream away your grey skies tooo
Dream away and nothing is wrong
Dreams have wishes that are waiting for you
And up ahead the road is turning
Turning for you and me
And just like before
The band starts to play
Now there's that twinkle in your eye
And dream away
In Tom Waits's song "Frank's Theme," we hear a sentiment of escape and perseverance. The lyrics encourage the listener to "dream away" their tears, sorrows, and goodbyes. The singer promises to be true when the sun comes up, and the band starts to play their favorite tune. The lyrics suggest that through dream and music, one can escape from their troubles and find hope for the future.
The use of the band and music is a recurring motif throughout the song, representing the power of music to transcend boundaries and emotions. The song's message reveals the importance of holding on to hope and finding comfort in dreams.
In essence, "Frank's Theme" reflects the duality of human experience; the pains and struggles of life, and the power of imagination and music to offer moments of escape and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream away the tears in your eyes
Escape from the sadness that fills your eyes
Dream away your sorrows
Flee from the burden that weighs heavy on your heart
Dream away all your goodbyes
Forget about all the people who have left you
Dream away tomorrow
Leave your worries about the future behind
I promise when the sun comes up
I vow that when a new day dawns
I promise I'll be true
I'll be honest and sincere with you
And just like before the band starts to play
And when the music starts, like always
They always play your favorite tune
They'll play the song that makes you feel alive
And dream away when everyone's gone
And drift off into slumber when there's no one else around
Dream away your grey skies tooo
Banish the gloom and doom that hang over you
Dream away and nothing is wrong
Lose yourself in your dreams and all your problems disappear
Dreams have wishes that are waiting for you
Your subconscious desires are calling out for you
And up ahead the road is turning
The path ahead is changing
Turning for you and me
Both of us are affected by this change
And just like before
And just like the previous times
The band starts to play
The music starts once again
Now there's that twinkle in your eye
Now there is a spark of hope in your gaze
And dream away
And continue to let your mind wander and escape reality
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, JALMA MUSIC
Written by: THOMAS ALAN WAITS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Samaj Walker
One of the best albums
Cognittie
fresh comment ;) Just discovered the album it's so dope
Elite OX Gamer
Very good, Theme for the God
JackF
I don't know what's up with this but I tried to play Frank's wild years and it doesn't play
Pilar Paes Barreto
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