Thank You. Yes, it is a powerful song and video, done as only Tom Waits could do it. Thank you to all of the men and women who have served and are serving today. The work you do in keeping the peace, in disaster relief, in hospitals and so much more is greatly appreciated.
@@Mel_ForReal. This song had nothing to do with Jeff Lucey. It was written in 2002. Jeff Lucey committed suicide in 2007. It was based on some graffiti scrawled on a cell in Alcatraz during a prison riot. Tom Waits saw it in a book and intended to write a concept album around prisoners in Alcatraz trying to escape. In the 11 years between writing the song and releasing it, the song changed from being about prisoners in Alcatraz to being about men that Tom Waits served with in the Coast Guard during the late stages of Vietnam. People attached Jeff Lucey's story to it because reasons.
Tom is a poet - able to provoke a strong emotional response with just a few words. And his portrayal is not wrong - the powerful start wars they never have to fight in - sending our young men and women overseas to come back broken physically and mentally and then they are swept under the rug so we don't have to see the fruits their garden has borne us. It is pathetic the way we treat the most valuable people in our country. And not just veterans, but doctors and nurses, teachers and even the average laborer that is the glue that binds our country together. But who makes the money? - influencers, politicians and corporate criminals - people I think we would be better off without...
Tom Waits is a legendary song writer, showman and actor. He is known to be many characters over the years; a carnival barker, used car salesman, vagrant, preacher and a mischievous teller of tall tales. His voice has been described as a cross between a clown and a firecracker, something that has been soaked heavily in bourbon and hung out to dry in an old smoker. His wife has broken down his vast catalog of music into two categories; grim reapers and grand weapers. Take your time and delve deep into the muddy waters of his music which spans across 5 decades. "San Diego Serenade", "Invitation to the Blues", "Kentucky Avenue", Ruby's Arms", "16 Shells from a 30.6", "Jockey Full of Bourbon", "Way Down in the Hole", " Falling Down", "I Don't Want to Grow Up", and "Make it Rain" are all good places to continue your journey and showcase a fair portion of his wide and varied stylings. Thank you for your earnest and perceptive reaction.
This is one of my all time favourite songs, but I never looked into the lyrics. I simply used it as a rack to hang my hatred and anger of what is done to our troops. Now that I know Luce killed themselves, all I can do is fucking cry. I have not cried this hard in years. Thank you for this insight. Support the troops.
Luke I can understand your anger towards those that disrespect the ones who have fought for our freedoms; but you honor them more by never forgetting their sacrifices, helping where ever you can at Veteran run businesses and Non-profits. This is a very deep, powerful song that is extremely hard for me to listen to. I am a Veteran and any pain felt by me fellow brothers and sisters I feel. We've lost entirely too many. Thank you for expressing your truth. Peace, Mel
Thank you for bringing this video out for a public viewing. Tom Waits doesn't get much play in the club scene. But then, their music idols don't make songs about the plight of soldiers. Thanks to all who have served for your sacrifice and valor.
Good Morning, Been listening to Tom since I was a teenager, he is an aquired taste,but well worth the dive! Great songwriter and musical genius! Plus he's been acting for years.Peace from CT.
I love Tom Waits. I have followed him for years and have every CD he ever put out. My favorites are Big Time, Mule Variations, and then everything else he's ever done. Mel.. a sincere thank you for your service
Made me cry ...that was deep an emotional ...rip to all lives lost .. incredible video an song . Im sending you the biggest hugs ever . Love you loads sweet lady ..God bless x .
Tom Waits is an absolute genius songwriter and artist. This is my favorite song from him because lyrically, it's so graphic and intense, but because of this, it's also hard for me to listen to. Thanks for the reaction.
Thank you sister for your service and thank all our men and women who are brave enough to sign up for a whole life of sacrifice. Nobody knows your sacrifice but your countrymen love you all and THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY
I personally think this is the best music video ever. Just beating out "sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel or "Land of confusion" by Genesis. Tom, his wife and the band members are always on point, with expression only a fan of art can fully grasp. The director of the video nailed it. Yeah again, the best music video ever in my mind.
This song is very true. War fucking SUCKS. I am not a soldier(probably marked 4F, sadly), and I can only imagine how war would actually affect my already poor mental health.
I liked it, especially the video mentality being chained dragging your home you'd rather be at, the land/idea your fighting for, and all the people you lost while trying to keep on going. I wasn't expecting grrrawl... but then again I've heard that style before Gwar, Five Finger Deathpunch and another I can't think of atm. From FFD I liked Wrong Side of Heaven course the video to that made me cry more than the song, when the one army buddy see the other struggling on the streets and I could see he was desperately saying, "You know me."
That is "Wrong Side of Heaven" but they have others as well. FFDP are huge advocates for Veterans. And even though I've seen their videos hundreds of times they and still get emotional they don't trigger my PTSD. This one the other hand...I was getting triggered throughout the whole video, so much so I had an anxiety attack right after. So I decided that I had to take a step away... I apologize that I did not get to your video, Please let me know if you still wish me to do it and I will get it done ASAP. I am deeply sorry. Mel.
@@Mel_ForReal Sorry to hear that. You take care of yourself. My request was more of a if ya needed to fill a slot. I think I use you to find new to me music. Cybor Hugs
I could see on your face some very strong feelings about it. I won't pretend to understand, but know that you are seen. May the old gods and the new smile on you.
I'm 20, never come even close to military service. This song makes me tear up, I hate that men have to volunteer to stand before the barrel of a gun so that I don't have to but thank you so much if you did. I can never say enough thanks.
Good day ma'am. First of all, thank you for your service. Would you be keen on giving an interview, just a few questions, for a story I'm writing? Again, thank you very much.
I see how this hit. That may be the most brutal song ever recorded. Been dealing with my bros. suicide for over a year, so I know threre is nothing that can be done from my end but ill send my thoughts anyway. Imna wish you peace.
Thank You.
Yes, it is a powerful song and video, done as only Tom Waits could do it.
Thank you to all of the men and women who have served and are serving today.
The work you do in keeping the peace, in disaster relief, in hospitals and so much more is greatly appreciated.
Your Very Welcome Ted. It was my honor to serve. Have a wonderful day my friend. Peace.
@@Mel_ForReal. This song had nothing to do with Jeff Lucey. It was written in 2002. Jeff Lucey committed suicide in 2007. It was based on some graffiti scrawled on a cell in Alcatraz during a prison riot. Tom Waits saw it in a book and intended to write a concept album around prisoners in Alcatraz trying to escape. In the 11 years between writing the song and releasing it, the song changed from being about prisoners in Alcatraz to being about men that Tom Waits served with in the Coast Guard during the late stages of Vietnam. People attached Jeff Lucey's story to it because reasons.
Amazing of you, and thank you for all you've done!!!
Thank you kindly!
Tom is a poet - able to provoke a strong emotional response with just a few words. And his portrayal is not wrong - the powerful start wars they never have to fight in - sending our young men and women overseas to come back broken physically and mentally and then they are swept under the rug so we don't have to see the fruits their garden has borne us. It is pathetic the way we treat the most valuable people in our country. And not just veterans, but doctors and nurses, teachers and even the average laborer that is the glue that binds our country together. But who makes the money? - influencers, politicians and corporate criminals - people I think we would be better off without...
Tom Waits is a legendary song writer, showman and actor. He is known to be many characters over the years; a carnival barker, used car salesman, vagrant, preacher and a mischievous teller of tall tales. His voice has been described as a cross between a clown and a firecracker, something that has been soaked heavily in bourbon and hung out to dry in an old smoker.
His wife has broken down his vast catalog of music into two categories; grim reapers and grand weapers.
Take your time and delve deep into the muddy waters of his music which spans across 5 decades. "San Diego Serenade",
"Invitation to the Blues", "Kentucky Avenue", Ruby's Arms", "16 Shells from a 30.6", "Jockey Full of Bourbon", "Way Down in the Hole", " Falling Down", "I Don't Want to Grow Up", and "Make it Rain" are all good places to continue your journey and showcase a fair portion of his wide and varied stylings.
Thank you for your earnest and perceptive reaction.
You're very welcome and thank you for your suggestions. I def will take your advice. Peace, Mel
Thank you for your service and everyone you served with.
Thank you Ryan. I appreciate you.
This is one of my all time favourite songs, but I never looked into the lyrics.
I simply used it as a rack to hang my hatred and anger of what is done to our troops.
Now that I know Luce killed themselves, all I can do is fucking cry. I have not cried this hard in years.
Thank you for this insight.
Support the troops.
Luke I can understand your anger towards those that disrespect the ones who have fought for our freedoms; but you honor them more by never forgetting their sacrifices, helping where ever you can at Veteran run businesses and Non-profits.
This is a very deep, powerful song that is extremely hard for me to listen to. I am a Veteran and any pain felt by me fellow brothers and sisters I feel. We've lost entirely too many.
Thank you for expressing your truth. Peace, Mel
@@Mel_ForReal Will do ❤
Beautiful reaction. Thank you.
Thank you for bringing this video out for a public viewing. Tom Waits doesn't get much play in the club scene. But then, their music idols don't make songs about the plight of soldiers.
Thanks to all who have served for your sacrifice and valor.
You are very welcome
Tom Waits' "A Soldier's Things" is another great song about veterans, but I warn you... it's even sadder.
Thank you Dave. I have made a note of it, I am looking for songs for the 4th perhaps this will be a good one for that. Have an awesome day, Peace.
Thanku so much for your service for those that have served and are serving ..your incredible love an God bless x
Thank you, it was an honor to serve.
@@Mel_ForReal you are very special x
Good Morning, Been listening to Tom since I was a teenager, he is an aquired taste,but well worth the dive! Great songwriter and musical genius! Plus he's been acting for years.Peace from CT.
Good morning James, I didn't even know he sang to be honest. Have an awesome day from the resident Masshole lol.
I love Tom Waits. I have followed him for years and have every CD he ever put out. My favorites are Big Time, Mule Variations, and then everything else he's ever done.
Mel.. a sincere thank you for your service
@@Lookinforrealmusic Thank you Alma. It was an honor to serve. I made a note of you favs.
Not for me..been hooked on this since I first heard Nighthawks At The Diner..Incredible talent...
Where you from in CT?
Great song by Tom Waits...masterfully written...the story line was great...tough video to watch..but worth it..
I 100% agree.
Made me cry ...that was deep an emotional ...rip to all lives lost .. incredible video an song . Im sending you the biggest hugs ever . Love you loads sweet lady ..God bless x .
Thank you Wendy. In this case...I need it. Peace my guardian angel.
@@Mel_ForReal love you sweety x god bless x
Tom Waits is an absolute genius songwriter and artist.
This is my favorite song from him because lyrically, it's so graphic and intense, but because of this, it's also hard for me to listen to.
Thanks for the reaction.
Your very welcome. Yes I agree and yes it was a very hard video for me. Have a wonderful day Kay. Peace.
It's good to see someone who gets it.
Thank you sister for your service and thank all our men and women who are brave enough to sign up for a whole life of sacrifice. Nobody knows your sacrifice but your countrymen love you all and THANK YOU AND LOVE YOU MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY
Thank you so very much.
I personally think this is the best music video ever. Just beating out "sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel or "Land of confusion" by Genesis. Tom, his wife and the band members are always on point, with expression only a fan of art can fully grasp. The director of the video nailed it. Yeah again, the best music video ever in my mind.
He definitely brings a power to the music and the video emphasizes it. Very emotional.
She gets it!!
Yeah, absolutely. It's a hard song for me to listen to. Many emotions, many memories....
heavy truth, this song is something else. much
Thank you
This song is very true. War fucking SUCKS. I am not a soldier(probably marked 4F, sadly), and I can only imagine how war would actually affect my already poor mental health.
I liked it, especially the video mentality being chained dragging your home you'd rather be at, the land/idea your fighting for, and all the people you lost while trying to keep on going. I wasn't expecting grrrawl... but then again I've heard that style before Gwar, Five Finger Deathpunch and another I can't think of atm. From FFD I liked Wrong Side of Heaven course the video to that made me cry more than the song, when the one army buddy see the other struggling on the streets and I could see he was desperately saying, "You know me."
That is "Wrong Side of Heaven" but they have others as well. FFDP are huge advocates for Veterans. And even though I've seen their videos hundreds of times they and still get emotional they don't trigger my PTSD. This one the other hand...I was getting triggered throughout the whole video, so much so I had an anxiety attack right after. So I decided that I had to take a step away... I apologize that I did not get to your video, Please let me know if you still wish me to do it and I will get it done ASAP. I am deeply sorry. Mel.
@@Mel_ForReal Sorry to hear that. You take care of yourself. My request was more of a if ya needed to fill a slot. I think I use you to find new to me music. Cybor Hugs
I could see on your face some very strong feelings about it. I won't pretend to understand, but know that you are seen. May the old gods and the new smile on you.
Thank you
An angry heartfelt song.
Yes indeed. Very powerful, very passionate, and yes angry. Also sad. A very complex set of emotions.
I'm 20, never come even close to military service. This song makes me tear up, I hate that men have to volunteer to stand before the barrel of a gun so that I don't have to but thank you so much if you did.
I can never say enough thanks.
Thank you ❤️
Another tom waits military song - a full 180 genre-wise - but also in the same vein... check out tom waits - day after tomorrow
got it, thank you
Damn that was deep!!!
Yeah, a lot of triggering...stepping away for a few.
@@Mel_ForReal oh no ☹ sweetie! It will pass 🙏
Waits' music is so fucking powerful
Yes it is
Good day ma'am. First of all, thank you for your service. Would you be keen on giving an interview, just a few questions, for a story I'm writing? Again, thank you very much.
What type of questions?
dudette. much love.
TY RIGHT BACK ATCHA
Gotta see you Again!! Thank You😐
Oh, you're very welcome. Thank you so much. Peace, Mel
Everything here...Super heavy. Dirt Dog shit.
Amazing. They won't play that on Any Radio!
Absolutely, I completely agree.
@@Mel_ForReal I don't understand half of what I say...
I'm always half believing dreams...it gets weird...Respect
@@christopherbako Might want to get that checked.
@@jacobfoss7783 I'm in therapy. Hopefully it gives answers.
@@christopherbako That's good! Hope you get better soon!
Nothing Tom does in his music is by accident.
i agree
I see how this hit. That may be the most brutal song ever recorded. Been dealing with my bros. suicide for over a year, so I know threre is nothing that can be done from my end but ill send my thoughts anyway. Imna wish you peace.
Thank you my friend and I'll send some you way, Mel☮️💟