In 1978 he formed The Lounge Lizards, initially a new-york-car-crash jazz combo with his brother Evan Lurie. The Lounge Lizards exhibited the tremendous talent of artists such as Arto Lindsay and Marc Ribot, among others. The band continued to make music for 20 years.
During the 1980s he starred in a number of films directed by Jim Jarmusch, namely Stranger Than Paradise, Down by Law, and Permanent Vacation. He also composed music for all three of these films as well as Mystery Train.
His 1991 TV series Fishing with John was a cult success. Lurie professes no knowledge about fishing, but appears in exotic locations with various notable friends, including Willem Dafoe, Matt Dillon, Dennis Hopper, Jim Jarmusch, and Down by Law co-star Tom Waits.
In 1994 Lurie contracted Lyme Disease and apparently has been in a recuperative state since, mentioning long periods of time spent in his apartment, "shut off" from the world.
For the last four years, Lurie has been exhibiting his paintings. In an interview he credits painting with "saving his life", referring to his illnesses and seclusion. His work has been shown at Anton Kern Gallery, Roebling Hall in New York, Galerie Daniel Blau in Munich and Galerie Gabriel Rolt in Amsterdam. He is currently exhibiting at PS1 Contemporary Art Museum in Long Island City, New York.
Lurie also starred, during 2001-2003, on the HBO prison series Oz as inmate Greg Penders.
Domino
John Lurie Lyrics
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He goes by the name of Domino
A long tweed jacket and a diamond ring
A blue sport car, he's a crazy king
They love him so that cat called Domino, Domino, Domino
Well the girls all think that he's a real gone guy
They all flip when he walks by
He's rearm' to go and never sings the blues
They love him so that cat called Domino, Domino, Domino
He's got cool black hair and a solid style
Long side-bums and a crazy smile
A thousand girls, they'll tell you so
They dig that cat called Domino
They love him so that cat called Domino, Domino, Domino
Well Domino, cool man go, Domino, they love him so
Get out of the way, here comes Domino, Domino, Domino
John Lurie’s song “Domino” tells the story of a man named Domino who is beloved by women in town. Domino is described as a charismatic character with a long tweed jacket, diamond ring, cool white shoes, and a blue sports car. He has black hair, long side-burns, and a crazy smile. The girls in town are enamored with him, all of them flip when he walks by. The song paints a picture of a man with a solid style and an irresistible presence.
The catchy refrain of “Domino, Domino, Domino” is chanted throughout the song, emphasizing the power of this character’s personality. The lyrics of the song suggest that Domino is a symbol of coolness and an embodiment of the ideal man. He is “rearm’ to go” and “never sings the blues”. The song is a tribute to this character who exudes attraction and sex appeal.
Overall, “Domino” is a tribute to a person who has a magnetic personality and who is greatly admired. The song celebrates the idea of being cool and stylish, and emphasizes the allure of having a confident and attractive demeanor.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a cat in town that you might know
There's a person in town that you might know
He goes by the name of Domino
His name is Domino
A long tweed jacket and a diamond ring
He wears a long jacket made of tweed and has a diamond ring
A blue sport car, he's a crazy king
He has a blue sports car and is considered a leader in a certain group
They love him so that cat called Domino, Domino, Domino
He is very popular and people love him
Well the girls all think that he's a real gone guy
Girls think that he's a cool person
They all flip when he walks by
They get excited when he passes by
Shanty clothes and cool white shoes
He wears simple clothes and white shoes that look good on him
He's rearm' to go and never sings the blues
He's always ready and doesn't feel sad
They love him so that cat called Domino, Domino, Domino
He is very popular and people love him
He's got cool black hair and a solid style
He has stylish black hair
Long side-bums and a crazy smile
He has long hair on the sides and a quirky smile
A thousand girls, they'll tell you so
Many girls will confirm this about him
They dig that cat called Domino
They really like him a lot
They love him so that cat called Domino, Domino, Domino
He is very popular and people love him
Well Domino, cool man go, Domino, they love him so
Domino is a cool guy and people really like him
Get out of the way, here comes Domino, Domino, Domino
Move out of the way, Domino is arriving
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GENE SIMMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-un5iz6th1n
@@KM-zw9qb it is a persona but he doesn't step outside himself critically to get there. If you're healthy enough and developed enough you don't need to. If not the temptation is stronger by degrees. Some people have little option minute minute to minute, and they are constantly in a crisis situation. Many don't know it normalize it among similar people etc. But the way back is hard, long, and frequently humiliating when possible if a good true answer is what you're looking for.
Murderers are just being themselves too, you know?
You have to look at what you got to work with vs need to do day to day and plan your (re) integration very carefully.
You only have one self.
It's thankless until it proceeds far enough, and temptation to act how you want to be instead of 'being ' is strong until being contains 'enough' to carry sufficient weight.
It won't ever become 'being' unless you always hold both at the same time.
Until then the rewards are very slim. Afterward, still slim until it takes a pleasing form. After that though, the world is yours.
Lucky are those able to know early and not have it taken from them.
Maybe next luckiest are those never to really to know but who move easily among a large demographic of similar people, and in a required functional way never need to.
Anyway, Tom is both fortunate and also has earned it by ongoingly making the very best of it.
@Jcolinsol
Tom has finally realized his childhood dream of becoming an old man.
Congratulations Mr. Waits!
@smalltimer666
That was so well written !
@user-tv7uz6os3m
Aren't we all working so hard on this?
@PostPatriot
He was old before he was young.
@franckmarronier130
@Ubonrat fischer no
@jamesanderson2689
smalltimer666 qqqquite
@tn18977
His physical age has caught up to his voice.
@dennisstaughton7474
tn18977 amazing, really, considering how long ago his voice was sounding old. I still don't think the rest of him has caught up.
@PrincessNinja007
Now we just hope his mind never catches up ;)
@toddhurry7674
I think he is 65 in this video.