Tom Waits - The World Keeps Turning

From the album "Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards"
Lyrics:
On our anniversary
There'll be someone else where you used to be
The world don't care and yet it clings to me
And the moon is gold and silvery
Who knows where the sidewalk ends
Well, the road will turn and the road will bend
They always say he marks the sparrow's fall
How can anyone believe it all?
Well, the band has stopped playing but we keep dancing
The world keeps turning, the world keeps turning
On his hand he wore the ring of another
And the world keeps turning, the world keeps turning
We broke the bank and we tore up the place
And we disappeared oh without a trace
Now the sun it falls into the sea
I know I'm the only one for me
I was so green and the dress you wore was yellow
And the world keeps turning, the world keeps turning
The sun is down and the moon is in the meadow
And the world keeps turning, the world keeps turning
Put a hat on your head
Will you paint the whole damned town red with me?
Well, the band has stopped playing but we keep dancing
The world keeps turning, the world keeps turning
On his hand he wore the ring of another
The world keeps turning, the world keeps turning
The world keeps turning, the world keeps turning
The world keeps turning, the world keeps turning

[@cmielnicc1929]

He's a genius. Such a gorgeous melody, and those poetic lyrics punch me in my heart.

[@catherinepcs]

Tom doesn't sing songs....he sings perfect little movies.

[@stefanhamilton8713]

Who else writes a song like this? Damn you, you beautiful genius Tom Waits

[@maryhafner3462]

Well said! What a beautiful song!❤ perfect voice!!!!👏👍

[@tamlinn42]

If I close my eyes listening to Him sing...I can see a hobo wandering the earth, watching people...and singing in a park, on a train, or on someone's front porch. He who sees reality.

[@ellipsis000]

a voice that should be cursing the world sings it the tenderest of love songs. the knowledge that should send us raging against the dying of the light leaves us with the realization that humility is endless. the tears of sadness thus run down smiling cheeks. this song, it's the further union, the deeper communion... obviously he can sing about matters of which we cannot speak ...

[@bpappas5588]

just smile

[@nicolekalomas6050]

Wow... heartbreakingly beautiful.

[@-BerserK-4]

The blues ain't nothin' but a good man feeling bad

[@sirdavidofthelake]

Already loved Tom's song for some time.....but these photos add strikingly to the blurred sight, the fiercely loving heart of memory......D. 2-23-20

[@deltatangofoxtot]

This is the song that I am left with after the end of a love dismissed. I love this, and it tears me apart... "The door to love is devastation" ~Rumi 13th Century poet.

[@sjefendin]

I'm proud to be Norwegian because of Tom Waits. His grandmother was Norwegian, even with the same surname as mine Bless you Tom. There are no more artists these days, but you definitely are. Bless you mate

[@potlemac1]

Beautiful, evocative song.

[@sidDkid87]

*”how can anyone believe it all?”* 🎶

[@Usurped]

I'm so glad a lovely person recommended Tom Waits to me. Just Brilliant!

[@anatras3]

My favourite Tom Waits' song.

[@trevorsham]

Give me my flowers while I can still smell them

[@user-sn4ol7td5n]

Beautiful bitter and sweet

[@MiraNikolic]

Hi, Davor. This is a wonderful song, sounding so tender and softly in spite of Tom's grizzled voice, or maybe just because of that - strength and tenderness combined. This video and Killing The Blues are definitely my favorites. And very, very good choice of pictures, some are marvelous. I've watched it several times.

[@yedulis5398]

Such a beautiful and sweet song. Love this man.

[@wannabesedated00]

I want this played at my funeral.

[@mynameiszac]

and mine! and 'Heaven' Simply Red

[@Swordfishstick]

Such a beautiful song. Waits is really a romantic at heart. :)

[@edmarshall3]

damondarkwalker I agree. I just watched the movie but have always loved tom waits and Jackson Pollock. The movie shook me most because I can identify with it personally on many levels. I've always considered myself too drunk to drive, too irresponsible to have children, and too content to change anything.

[@neonatalpenguin]

"On our anniversary, there'll be someone else where you used to be" God, that line is so sad I can barely take it.

[@cherishoconnor8789]

R.i.p. Angela rose Turner turcott love you

[@mahsaraha777]

such a beautiful meaningful song

[@librtyordeath1214]

I'm 21 and I already complain about new music, because it basicall takes absolutely no talent to get on the radio today, just a drum box and and autotuner. There are no true composers or lyrical geniuses that get anywhere close to the recongnition that people who sing about drugs and "hos" get. Sad state of music, for sur, but I am glad I can transcend the popular drivel that makes it onto the radio these days and appreciate music by a man who wears originality like a badge of honor.

[@majaldinho]

So beautiful. A work of art. Tears in my eyes. Thanks, Mr. Tom Genius Waits.

[@pilgrim815]

loved this at first tone-pullls the feelings out of the air.

[@hillclimber1961]

This video moved me. I would like to say " ARIGATOU (Thank you)" from japan.

[@Rosengren7]

As a huge fan of Tom Waits, I just wanna thank you for making this video. This song meens a lot to me. You've made a great and beautiful video to a beautiful song. Keep up the good work. All the Best Rasmus Rosengren - Denmark

[@CAROLAMY42]

beautiful song .... beautiful Tom Waits xx

[@MoonlinerPictures]

brilliantly choreographed visuals to such a heartfelt song about the world and it's apparent heartlessness. Tom always had a good grip on indifference.

[@bacardi119]

@Rosengren7 Same here, you got GREAT taste. I am obsessed with Tom Waits' music,. I was very excited when he got inducted into the Hall of Fame, finally justice has been served.

[@dejan2285]

till world keeps turning Tom still rules!

[@MultiMEGAHERTZ]

Tom Waits spada u posebnu klasu kao i ovaj video.

[@claudiotrap]

great music and great pictures. thank you.

[@8DoverNJ]

Nice job with the photos. Beautiful song. Tom Waits rules.

[@auboholick]

This song makes me cry!

[@richardmathew9465]

I just saw “pollock” great song

[@BlueMewSings3]

Great song by a great artist. Also loved the video! Super photos. Thanks for posting. One of my fav bookmarks!

[@TomRAFC]

i was watching some of your robert plant videos earlier and coincidentially ended up back here watching the genius waits. thank you so much for your videos.

[@stripetuffy]

I tell you what the photos are breathtaking.. You did Tom proud friend jh

[@MiraNikolic]

Don't be so modest - you did it soulful, as always, and you know how I like the rare shots. But the song is really beautiful..... much more than I've expected it to be. Greetings to beautiful Dalmatia and to you.

[@brookedavis975]

I really wish i could find the clip of this in er after abby and Lukas wedding. It nakes me cry because we know whats coming for ray.

[@irenaostrov]

I agree with previous comments - you have done an excellent job of choosing pictures for this video, thank you! It's such a beautiful song.

[@hamishgunn2467]

Sad and beautiful

[@mrmojorisin0204]

wunderschöner Clip

[@dami1622]

Hi, Mira, I am glad you like this video. I was looking what matches the song in the best way, of course in my subjective opinion:)

[@xrahulhota]

Happy birthday to me!

[@tonimactavish9937]

Oh, what you've done to my heart!

[@ZuttionGabriele]

Thanks for writing such a gem, you nailed something that was in my mind and I just couldn't get it out.

[@pilgrim815]

love this thanks tom

[@lgsintheparty]

awesome......just awesome

[@schlorn]

thank you

[@Azazello321]

Beautiful video. Some great pix. Thanks.

[@damondarkwalker]

This is the Waits song that plays a the end of "Pollock". I think that was the last time I got choked up at a film.

[@ALittlePlayfulWorld]

best video ever, minimalistic like tom

[@Outrointro]

this song will be played on my funeral :)

[@jaaronhamilton]

very nice work

[@gibsonj45hu]

artfool photos...... and Tom

[@dami1622]

Peter vielen Dank!!!

[@neonatalpenguin]

God, has there ever been a sadder opening line?

[@BPanther]

Ein sehr schönes Video !

[@BeatDemon08]

This just might be my funeral song...

[@Adamfulgence]

Beautiful video!

[@conexant51]

@metalheadoj666 Take solace in the fact that most people who knows quality, and who's had the benefit of ever hearing Tom Waits, WILL agree with you! :-)

[@relicman]

Makes me think of the end of the film, "Pollock"!

[@morgaffi]

What can you possibly say about a song like this? If there's a god, his name is Tom.

[@dami1622]

Danke dir:)

[@jimmcguinness7977]

how did i not know about tom waits

[@vragmarke]

svaka čast! :)

[@webstercat]

Tom!

[@paolalenith]

World keeps turning ...

[@simon.annies]

there is still some good new music. its just tougher to find. get the kexp youtube channel. they have a lot of good new stuff on there

[@BoobyMcDoogle]

By all means be proud that you have discerning musical tastes and the knowledge to tell good music from bad, but you need to look harder and not be so discouraged. Here's a few of my favorites: Felice Brothers, AA Bondy, The Duke and The King (Simone Felice), Sufjan Stevens, The Jayhawks, St Vincent, The Mountain Goats. There's soooo much good music out there now. Pop music is usually shit in most decades, you just gotta dig a little.

[@johnpbray]

BoobyMcDoogle I know the Felice Brothers. Performed with James at a pub for St. Patrick’s Day over a decade ago. Great guy :)

[@MarkAllison57]

god hes a superb

[@hrvojedrobnic6483]

super

[@weehare]

@dami1622 ooo davore. pa kod nas svi obozavaju ovog waitsa :D super je stvar!

[@dontbringmedown1900]

the four dissers dont deserve to Feel Tom, yet

[@BigBigRagu]

@ConanTheLibrarian100 Very well said

[@webstercat]

@ZuttionGabriele well said.

[@rodrigoulart33]

Exile like this...

[@krznonijesivo]

ma ima nas punoooo al smo samozatajni ;)

[@Frafolletto]

Put a hat on your head Will you paint the whole damned town red with me? ;) Paint it red!!

[@_thomaswaldron]

@metalheadoj666 Tbh, i'm going to go ahead and be selfish in saying, this is what makes things so much better. If he were massively successful and rated it'd be justified yes, but it'd gain scrutiny and everyone would offer criticism, review, etc. He'd be eveywhere, I'm glad he's at the status he is. Its a statement about society that Tom Waits is quietly respected and Akon is a billionaire at the top of the charts with a song called 'where da hoes at?'...

[@eachneverydaynosleep]

SEASONS

[@flimflam0069]

Do you know where I can find any of these photos? The one at 00:44 is amazing. It reminds me of my home. Great song by the way. I'm sure the integrity of the music is very telling of you.

[@Meshuggah5]

@dami1622 legendo :=)

[@dontmugurself]

Dunno if anyone else here is in that age range where you like this music and good old school hip-hop too, but if you guys are out there check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4vOZYCelLdlrbM. Tom Waits sample beautifully done.

[@BeatDemon08]

who are all those people?. does he know every one of them or just put pictures of random people?

[@monstersinbabylon]

This song makes me dizzy.

[@Tedminat0r]

@DeepestBluestDay shouldnt u concentrate at the song instead?

[@davethemace5200]

I have to say Clunk and Clank to Glencanon a Donkey for you.... a Clunk for you...

[@crno123]

lol, zašto 'rvati ne bi slušali waitsa?

[@mikizzle1]

Pollock

[@lou91ful]

great song but dont think he suits slow songs...