Though Mitchum continued to use his singing voice in his film work, he waited until 1967 to record his follow-up record, That Man, Robert Mitchum, Sings. The album, released by Nashville-based Monument Records, took him further into country music, and featured songs similar to The Ballad of Thunder Road. "Little Old Wine Drinker Me," the first single, was a top ten hit at country radio, reaching #9 there, and crossed over onto mainstream radio, where it peaked at #96. Its follow-up, "You Deserve Each Other," also charted on the Billboard Country Singles Chart.
Tic Tic Tic
Robert Mitchum Lyrics
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A fellow lost his watch in the railroad station
What a confusion
A fellow lost his watch in the railroad station
A sagga girl named Dimelda
Was suspected of being a burglar
She had no purse, no pocket in her clothes
And they were hearing
Tic, tic, tic, everybody looking
Tic, tic, tic, seeing how they're searching
Tic, tic, tic, that's all they're hearing
But they couldn't find out where the watch was hiding
Under suspicion
They took her down to the police station
And sent for the matron
Who examined all the clothes that she had on
The matron examined with care
She even make her pull down her long hair
She searched and she couldn't search no more
But the watch was ticking louder than before
And they're hearing
Tic, tic, tic, everybody looking
Tic, tic, tic, seeing how they're searching
Tic, tic, tic, that's all they're hearing
But they couldn't find out where the watch was hiding
The matron hit on an idea
That she could find the watch around somewhere
She said she had an incentive
She could find the watch if given privilege
To divest Dimelda entirely
And search her as if she was crazy
The search was such, so they decide
That the matron turn Dimelda's inside outside
I'm hearing
Tic, tic, tic, everybody looking
Tic, tic, tic, seeing how they're searching
Tic, tic, tic, that's all they're hearing
But they couldn't find out where the watch was hiding
Confusion now in the station
They made the searching by inspiration
The watch ticking louder and louder
And the matron moving up closer
The matron is convinced, there's no doubt
She push her hand up inside Dimelda's mouth
And do you know, her idea came true
When she found the watch, it was ten to two
Tic, tic, tic, everybody looking
Tic, tic, tic, seeing how they're searching
Tic, tic, tic, that's all they're hearing
But they couldn't find out where the watch was hiding
The song "Tic Tic Tic" tells the story of a man who loses his watch at a railroad station and a woman named Dimelda who is suspected of stealing it. Despite the fact that Dimelda has no purse or pockets in her clothes, the sound of the ticking watch can be heard but the watch cannot be located. The matron is called in to search Dimelda and she goes to great lengths to find the watch, including searching inside Dimelda's mouth. Eventually, the watch is found and it is revealed that Dimelda had hidden the watch in her mouth all along.
The lyrics of the song highlight themes of confusion and suspicion as the search for the missing watch takes place. The story also raises questions about the lengths people will go to in order to find the truth and the importance of perseverance in solving a mystery. The repetitive sound of the ticking watch creates a sense of urgency and tension, adding to the overall atmosphere of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
What a confusion
The situation at the railroad station was chaotic
A fellow lost his watch in the railroad station
Someone lost their watch in the railroad station
A sagga girl named Dimelda
The name of the girl suspected of stealing the watch was Dimelda
Was suspected of being a burglar
They believed Dimelda was responsible for the loss of the watch
She had no purse, no pocket in her clothes
Dimelda had nothing on her person that would indicate where the watch was
But where she hid the watch, only goodness knows
It was unclear where Dimelda was hiding the watch
Tic, tic, tic, everybody looking
The ticking of the watch was causing everyone to search
Tic, tic, tic, seeing how they're searching
People were searching in response to the ticking of the watch
Tic, tic, tic, that's all they're hearing
The only sound anyone could hear was the ticking of the watch
But they couldn't find out where the watch was hiding
Despite their efforts, they were unable to locate the watch
Under suspicion
Dimelda was a suspect
They took her down to the police station
Dimelda was brought to the police station
And sent for the matron
The matron was called in to conduct a search
Who examined all the clothes that she had on
The matron searched Dimelda's clothing
The matron examined with care
The matron searched thoroughly
She even make her pull down her long hair
Dimelda was asked to remove her hair from the equation
She searched and she couldn't search no more
The matron exhausted all options
But the watch was ticking louder than before
The ticking of the watch became more noticeable
The matron hit on an idea
The matron came up with a plan
That she could find the watch around somewhere
She believed the watch was still in the vicinity
She said she had an incentive
The matron thought she had an edge
She could find the watch if given privilege
With permission, the matron could find the watch
To divest Dimelda entirely
The matron wanted to search her without obstacles
And search her as if she was crazy
The search was extensive and thorough
The search was such, so they decide
The search was so meticulous that a decision was made
That the matron turn Dimelda's inside outside
The matron searched every crevice of Dimelda's body
Confusion now in the station
The situation became more chaotic
They made the searching by inspiration
Everyone was desperately searching for the watch
The watch ticking louder and louder
The ticking became louder as the search continued
And the matron moving up closer
The matron became more determined to find the watch
The matron is convinced, there's no doubt
The matron was sure that the watch was on Dimelda
She push her hand up inside Dimelda's mouth
The matron searched every possible area
And do you know, her idea came true
The matron's plan worked
When she found the watch, it was ten to two
The watch was found inside Dimelda's body
Contributed by Thomas C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@miguelcorro1
WAOOO ROBERT SINGS VERY GOOD!!!! TALENT!!!!!
@rolandoscott7156
This is amazing! I didn't realize that Robert Mitchum dedicated himself to learn to sing calypso with perfect tone and rhythm. I am very impressed. This is a wonderful find and surprise.
@72691000
Amusant et rythmé!
@billkates6938
WOW! These lyrics are hilarious!
@vladimirsakhaline2828
De l'autre côté du lit, quelqu'un ?
@woiowoiow190
Haha same