This song was featured on the album The Early Years Volume Two, released in 1993. Volume One was released in 1991.
All the songs off these albums were made in the period from August - December of 1971.
Blue Skies
Tom Waits Lyrics
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Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Ain't got no money, cupboards are bare
No cigarettes and the kids got nothing to wear
She walked out without a word
singing ...
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Give me another woman to take her place
The lyrics to Tom Waits's "Blue Skies" tell a story of a man who is in a difficult situation. He is without money or basic necessities and has been abandoned by his partner. The only thing he has left is the morning bird singing in the background. The man seems to be seeking another woman to take the place of his partner and give him a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
The blue skies seem to be a symbol of hope for the man. They represent a brighter future and new possibilities. Despite the bleakness of his current situation, he is looking for a way out and a reason to keep going. The reference to the morning bird is almost ironic, as it seems to be the only thing in his life that is positive and uplifting.
The repeated verse of "Give me another woman to take her place" seems to be a way for the man to cope with the loss and pain of his previous relationship. He is looking for someone to fill the void left by his partner and to give him a reason to keep moving forward. Overall, the song is a reflection of the struggles of life and the pursuit of hope and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue skies over my head
The clear blue sky is the only wonderful thing in his life, as everything else seems to be falling apart.
Give me another reason to get out of bed
He needs something or someone to motivate himself to do something productive or to continue living.
And blue skies shine on my face
The sight of the blue skies on his face brings him a temporary sense of happiness and relief from his problems.
Give me another woman to take her place
He is in need of a new love interest to replace the woman who left him without any explanation.
Ain't got no money, cupboards are bare
He is broke and cannot afford basic necessities like food or cigarettes.
No cigarettes and the kids got nothing to wear
He cannot even afford cigarettes, and his children are in dire need of clothes.
She walked out without a word
His partner left him without saying anything, leaving him perplexed and upset.
Now the only sound left is the morning bird singing ...
The only solace he has is the sound of a morning bird singing, as he deals with his heartbreak and financial worries.
Give me another woman to take her place
His desire for a new female companion is so great that he repeats this line, hoping for a new chance at love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, JALMA MUSIC
Written by: THOMAS ALAN WAITS
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@doramariavassiliou3489
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Ain't got no money, cubards are bare
No cigarettes and the kids got nothing to wear
She walked out without a word
Now the only sound left is the morning bird singing
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Give me another woman to take her place
@etorena
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Ain't got no money, cupboards are bare
No cigarettes and the kids got nothing to wear
She walked out without a word
Now the only sound left is the morning bird
singing ...
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
And blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Give me another woman to take her place
@VictorFloresFuentealba18
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
Blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Ain't got no money, cupboards are bare
No cigarettes and the kids got nothing to wear
She walked out without a word
Now the only sound left is the morning bird singing
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
Blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Blue skies over my head
Give me another reason to get out of bed
Blue skies shine on my face
Give me another woman to take her place
Give me another woman to take her place
Tom Waits - Blue Skies
@miseryandco2
Tom Waits is my hero
@thelefthandedfreak
this man went from clean acoustic music, to jazz and blues, and then ended up doing really dark music, I have never seen an artist change there style so many times and still have there every song amazing. truly underrated.
@travishabursky4362
And none of it could be mistaken for anyone except Tom Waits.
@aileen694
Yes, Mr. Waits is a treasure. I'm just new (shocking, I know) to his music and poetry and I love every incarnation. Weird, wacky Wicked and Wonderful! Dude can dance, too...:)
@AnnaLVajda
Dylan.
@onesong5667
...as well ass, always distinctively himself. Tom Waits' music is pure.
@onesong5667
@Anna L. Vajda 😎
@pelotasdad
damn, tom.... just how many incredible songs have you written? this song could not describe my life more perfectly..... after years of depression, i think i have finally broken free......
@timharper4246
I'm a fulltime single father of two beautiful children. Just trying to make it work... God this song has grown and changed with me over the last 10 years or so
@ClassicalJams
The quiet brilliance and soul-bearing passion is what drew me in to the magic of Tom Waits to begin with. Once he's got you, he's got you and you grow with him. I am always so moved by his songs :-)