Tom Waits - "Goin' Out West"
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- "Goin' Out West" by Tom Waits from the album 'Bone Machine,' 1992
Directed by Jesse Dylan
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Upon hearing "Bone Machine" won Best alternative album, Tom Waits said "Alternative to what?" lol.
Id kill to meet Tom
@@letsrock12345 I live in Occidental, CA, the tiny town of less than 1,000 people that he lives in. He's a really chill guy
@@skyrothman8651 thats so dope!
LMAO he really is so damn clever.
Tom Waits is so decent as a human being and as a musician.
This is the most badass song I’ve ever heard in my life.
I can't think of a better song to to live a life to
Very true!!!
them's fightin' words
@Phil OsofreeI fight wars in my mind to win
One of the few PERFECT songs
Tom is the only kind of secret worth knowing. It's like being in a small club and knowing the secret handshake that gives you access to the good stuff. Thanks for the music Tom.
The First Rule of Fight Club...
@@mattparker9726 Nice. "The things you own end up owning you..." ~ Tyler Durden
I had pleasure of running into him in Sonoma CA sitting in small bistro with Kathleen and friend
This song is the physical form of whiskey
“Auditory realization” of whisky
whiskey is the physical form of whiskey
@@cloutevader4087 that’s the joke my guy 😒
Sick. >.
Oh my, that's how it feels to me 😁
This rules
I knew you liked Tom Waits...
Agreed, Tom Wait's is my shit.
I think you already have gone out west. Because everyone who once get in his arms wont ever fly away))
Fancy seeing you here!
Now I know where you get inspiration for your videos from
Anywhere Tom goes, they'll appreciate him. I remember reading an interview with him back in the late 70's/early 80's. The last thing Tom told the writer was to, " Never go to bed with a woman who has more problems than you do". Sage advice never forgotten.
👍🏻 😂😂😂 I printed this 🍺
He also once said "id rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy. Sage advice also.
@@chrisbystrak7967 I love practically anything he says but I absolutely hate that quote
@@honkmastereh it was just a joke
Didn't he also say "real life is for people who can't handle drugs"?
Tom I'm so glad you've made yourself available to me because I need someone who knows karate and voodoo to help me move next week.
Tommy the cat don't help nobody move.
@@RemoteAbductionArm unless they are moving to omalleys alley....and are female
@@nopartyleftthatsworthit4330 Say baby!
@@nopartyleftthatsworthit4330 hey, i know what i wanted!!!
What kinda rum and meth you got kid?
I miss this comment from the unofficial upload, so here it is:
"This song put chest hair on my chest hair."
...
Edit: Just for the record, *I didn't remove anything from before the edit* (all of that is still above,) but I'd like to say something else.
This song played in a dream where either I nearly went to hell, or I saw from the perspective from someone who almost did. I or he (I'm not sure who, but I'll say "he" for now) was in a dark room in *his* house, and he was trying to combat that evil room, I think. (Don't laugh, dream logic is not awake logic.) Maybe he attempted to stop a hell hole from forming in the room? But he wasn't doing the right thing to do it, he was supposed to pray. Then the hand of hell dragged either me or him closer, but for some reason it let go after 3 to 10 seconds, but those few seconds were more than tumultuous.
I don't think there's a more distressing nightmare I've had in my life, except the _other_ dream where I jumped off a cliff to hell - but that other one was after going in a direction while awake that I now _really_ think I DON'T belong with.*
As for ideas for what the lyric could mean: "Going out West" of course can mean "Going to the Wild West" (and there are many troubles in that kind of place,) but the West is (to state the obvious) where the sun goes down. Sun goes down = "sun goes down on your life" = "death." So it goes with Egypt and their ancient religion, right?
"Going out west" could also potentially mean a more ancient form of "going south." Or at least, it could potentially mean that in some contexts. Not all lyrics need to be taken just in one singular way, after all.
I say that "going out west could mean going south" because *North has not always been at the top of a map.* That only became satandardized (wait, what, I thought I was saying "Standardized?" That's quite a typo, _if it's an error at all)_ after 1500 AD. China had it North, Islam had it South, Christians had it East which was where the sun came up from and still comes up from. Personally, I like the East version better - it seems to make me think more about focusing on living, instead of having the "top of the world" (the north pole) as a land of deadly cold freezing weather.
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If you're wondering what I meant by "after going in a direction that I now _really_ think I DON'T belong in," well... _I'm not made to be gay at all._ I don't "hate gays," and I've not been in bed with anyone, but I ventured out to fictional cartoon gay pornland on at least two rare occasions, *and I found that it dramatically did not work.* And so, on purpose, I don't want to return there at all.
Who listens to dreams if they go against their beliefs and actions? Me, at least sometimes. When they're violently terrifying, that appears to be one way to catch my attention.
Thank you. Thank. You.
that's a lot of taco meat
I was your 100th 'like'... 🤘
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Thank you Tom, you are my hero.
Tom Waits always reminds me of the 12 years I spent drinking in New Orleans. He was always on the jukebox.
Dr. John is from that area and is pretty similar
tbh that sounds so awesome
what NOLA bars do you recommend?
@@Schrodj1 It's been years since I've been but the Abbey is a great spot. Snake & Jake's, the Saint. Maple Leaf on Tues nights for Rebirth Brass Band was always a treat. Hard to say with certainty since it's been so long but that's a start.
@@OdditiesandRarities It had it's ups and downs, but I don't regret it.
Love it when Tom uses drums as drums
the drums make this song!
"my parole officer be proud of me.."
God fuckin damn that's badass.
I don’t lose my composure in a high speed chase! My fans think I’m ugly I got a masculine face 😎
@@malditoduende2140 drag strip courage....I CAN REALLY DRIVE A BED!
The song is a clear parody of a certain type of masculinity yet the number of men here that think it's "badass" or positive cool is amusing and fascinating. He's ridiculing men who speak this way. It's the Steelworker of the 90s. "I know Karate, Voodoo too" is ridiculous hyperbole. The character he's singing is a bullshit artist who thinks he's big shit when he's not.
@@taranullius9221 still consider it badass in a comical way
@@taranullius9221There's no need for patronizing people just for liking the song for what it is; despite the fact that Tom Waits wrote this ironically. It reminds me of how Song 2 was written by Blur to mock American grunge but people really like that song as it is despite its original purpose. Their intentions backfired in a good way lol.
I came here straight from listening to Closing Time. You can imagine my confusion..
weird thing about Closing Time is that i listen to the song repeatedly and yet for some reason never, ever remember the name of the band. Even now, im sitting here, trying so hard to remember...and cant. Yet i could sing the entire song word for word
Luckily, you've got a lot to learn.
I never forget when I first started listening to Tom Waits and couldn’t get over the fact that the same guy who made Martha “ no Superman/Batman jokes please.. but seriously why wasn’t there a joke where this song could be used.. oh boy people and their lack of imagination but anyway “ and Big In Japan.. it’s so wtf as it gets.. 🤔
Wow you’re in for a real journey
@@elultimosonador3958 Semisonic, but I think OP was talking about Tom Waits' first album Closing Time 😂
"I'm gonna change my name to Hannibal - or maybe just Rex,"
is one of my favorite things ever. I don't know why. I just feel like I totally relate.
the kind of frivolous indecision between two macho names--it's like Oscar Wilde meets Mr. T!
Take the latter
@@ceef8688 Actually, "Rex" is the name used by BTK before screwing up and the feds actually find him.
@@sotvrno93 ahh that must be Billy The Kid... man that was a good puzzler for my hungover brain.
@@sotvrno93 and now I know about BTK... best hangover ever. Jeez, what a monster.
He is such a f’ing boss. You get the feeling that he just gets what music is all about.
This tune is featured in one of my favorite scenes in "Fight Club". So perfect!
i never knew that the bar song in fight club is from tom waits, such shame, i'm 35
That's where I've heard this song from!
That’s it !
And "Hell Broke Luce", probably the closest thing to a metal song he's ever made, is used in The Punisher
U don't know where ive been lou
This is exactly how I practice the ukulele. I love Mr Waits.
Same. Only with kazoo.
Why do I get the feeling that this was one of those songs that was composed and written in a very short time? It's like it perfectly captures a very particular mood or state of mind.
*snorts rail*
Could you please elaborate?
@@Ali.g.97 * pounds some whiskey from the bottle*
Now go home and get your fucking shinebox
Definitely feel you. Reminds me of that feeling you get when you've had a good buzz or high interrupted by the cruelties of reality, and instead of being crushed the chemical soup in your brain just makes you decided to fuck life harder than its ever even considered fucking you. Makes me remember deciding to fight existence itself one night back when I was all strung out, depressed, and pissed off. Since then, I've kept that attitude of fighting no matter how rough shit gets, and that attitude is probably one of the few reasons I'm not still a fuckin pill head or a corpse.
It sounds very " stream of consciousness " !!!
When I watched this video with a friend, he was very confused. For years listening to me playing Tom Waits tunes at my place, he had always thought he was a huge black dude.
Maybe he had him confused with Screamin' Jay?
Same thing happened to Captain Beefheart when he got some Motown radio play after releasing 'Bluejeans and Moonbeams'
A perfect song for those whose dreams outstrip their talents but not their capacity for violence!
More metal than heavy metal bands. Tom Waits rules.
Relax lol
@ӨΛDЯIΛX Industrial I listen lot of heavy metal bands, I have a big discography at home, not only heavy, black, death, etc. I refer Tom waits it's attitude, not heavy metal Music.
@@JoseFernandez-zd8yhGo give sludge metal bands a listen and you'll realize how wrong you are
@@DaWizard11 I love sludge metal, I love all metal genres. I mean the attitude of Tom Waits.
indeed.
Production-wise, this is honestly one of the most compelling recordings of a song I've heard in my entire life.
My favorite song by the man. Really strikes a primal chord in me.
I write a bit and the line “I’m gonna make myself available to you,” absolutely kills me. It’s got rythym, and complexity yet it’s simple. Tough to explain but I love that line.
Tom has turned my most cherished of phrases, that is one....."how do angels get to sleep when the devil leaves his porchlight on" and "the suns coming up, riding with lady luck, the freeway cars and trucks, stars beginning to fade" being the other two. Best lyrics ever written!
In France, few people like jazz or blues, and even fewer like your musical universe. Even in Paris, there is no place to listen to blues, It's torture for the soul to live here. So I'm really grateful to you for existing. Thank you Tom Waits.
I don’t need no make up
I got real scars…
That’s me and I was hooked on Tom Waits ever since I heard this song!
Waits for President 2024
I'll vote for that!
this made me realize two thing: 1) this feels like something they should play in mad max, and 2) tom would fit perfect in a mad max movie. he's practically dressed for it here
"You don't know where I've been, Lou!"
Awesome song, Mr. Waits on the drums...
Funniest part of the movie
tom waits literally defines my early 2010s attitude towards life. I listened to him without end in the beginning of a decade thats now gone.
it's not gone as long as you still have all your stuff
@@ceef8688 what exactly do u mean by stuff lol? Its a decade ended is all..im sad about it in a way...but excited for a new one. Its just weird to me, i guess, cus now the song seems even older than it did at the start of the 10s lol.
@@elultimosonador3958 it was a fast decade that only makes the rest of the past seem further away
1992 was a hard year for me. this song and album made it better. thank you tom!
There is none better. His lyrics and beat leave everyone else in the dust, as he heads out West.
“Well I don’t lose my composure in a high speed chaseeeee” so badass
Two great skills , karate , voodoo and great music too , an amazing album from 1992.
We need a remaster of this majestic piece...
Tom Waits simply the best singer-songwriter ever
This song just exudes manliness in the best possible way.
Stunning stuff. From one of the most original writers ever. And to strut his stuff on video with props etc? Just brilliant. x
I first heard it in "The Fight Club", and I've loved it ever since!!
Best music ever wtf
@James Schultz *Est.1982 I know very well this amazing man 👉👈
It's 50s music... With some screaming Jay Hawkins vocals. Great stuff for sure!
A stone cold original, still doin it he's way.
Sounds too much like like Howlin' Wolf and Captain Beefheart to be completely "original". That doesn't mean I don't think he's great, it's just that those roots are definitely showing.
Tom Waits will be playing in the Dive Bar of the Apocalypse and the whiskey will be cheap.
Hopefully
Bone Machine was my second Tom Waits album I bought years ago at FYE. Absolutely loved it. Been a huge Waits fan for a long time.
What was your favorite?
I can actually taste cigarettes and whiskey using just my eyes and ears.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haha ya that’s a good one
I haven't quit smoking yet hoping I would get a voice like Tom Waits before I get cancer.
Sounds like you have synwaitsthesia.
Sounds alot like mark lanagan.
This is one of my favorites. The guitar is so haunting.
Feel sorry for the people that don't "get" this guy.... he's another American treasure .
Absolutely love this song.
I have listened to Tom since his first songs. He is as fine a writer as Dylan, in my opinion. His variety is virtually unlimited. It's a shame that so few people know about him. He has also been in movies. If you don't like a song he did keep searching as he did so many varieties of music.
Funny you mention that, Dylan’s son directed this music video
Coen brothers:
THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGS
His wife Kathleen helped him write this?
This song is amazing, Tom is amazing
"I look around, I look around, I see a lot of new faces..."
I saw Tom in the seventies. I sat in the balcony with an old lady. She had a jar and shared with me. I hated the NY comedian that started the show. I started yelling at him and he threatened to kill me. A perfect way to start a Waits concert. He was amazing!
Just love the sound of the drums
Tom Waits is the perfect amount of weird.
Without a doubt one of my favorite eccentric people in music.
That's also true of my other favorite, Tori Amos.
Beauty and ugliness and pleasure and pain of life all rolled into one
I picture him as Renfield in Dracula locked up in a cell saying, “You’re the bride the Master covets!!!”
Check out Les Claypool's solo stuff, like Red State Girl or Booneville Stomp.
Such a brilliant album; was in HS when it came out, and it was in heavy rotation.
" My friends say I'm ugly. I'VE GOT A MASCULINE FACE." No guyliner or manscara for this dude. He is way too awesome.
Hello how are you doing today ?
@@marcelnicolas3247 Lol I AM out West today in the blazing heat!
@@madamvaudelune3298 Lol. So where are you from if i may ask ?
I love love love this song
I have loved "your voice" for years. My question is: when will my voice be heard, much less loved? My hometown ended up eating my service and my love. It stole music from my lips. Now, it's just the earlessness that steals my voice from the world. That's not a life... it never has been, and yet I keep living it and hoping someone will care enough to even ASK me to hear it over a phone... anyone with a heart to mean something, even to one small person.
What's the matter? The Internet is all ears...
I'm surprised this wasn't directed by David Lynch
instead it was directed by Bob Dylan's son
Well how about Fincher? The song was in Fight Club.
So because it's in black and white like only one of Lynch's films that makes this video something Lynch would do? OK right because Lynch is the only person ever to make a movie in black and white amirite? 😒😯
@@thBrilliantFool Yeah, Tom Waits has totally different aesthetic than David Lynch...I guess it's just "weirdness" that they have in common.
@@thBrilliantFool it’s because the way it’s shot and the atmosphere of it. It’s also got the weirdness of Lynch
Back at some point in the 90s me and my buddy Jeremy opened some double doors write when this song kicked in and I've never felt cooler.
Like in that fight club scene!
@@bruinesuiker3870 No... I wish it was that cool... I should tell you the bartender had a cat named Mr. Kitchen and I think that's alright. He was Mr. Kitchen because he was ALWAYS in the kitchen. The rest of us. man we struggled to not get beat up every day. A couple of us won from time to time.
Tom Waits on drums, adds to awesome of this song...
Its the plucking violins that I had never noticed on first listening, an amazing layered song.
Too much awesome in one video!!! I've been listening to this non-stop for about four days now atleast.
I new to this legend always liked his stuff just never knew his name i gone down a rabbit hole now i cant get enough
all these recent uploads--Tom finally got a laptop!
Hahaha I reckon
It’s just a busted out 70s tv filled with rusted screws and a disassembled pair of stilts but it does the job
"Y'know, I've had a lap-dog, a mop-top, a tip-top, a glo-mop... but shit, this beats 'em all."
This goes hard
Reminds me of some dark but great years in the early 90's. That guy is crazy.
This guy is my spirit animal
A true Tom Waits Genre!.Yes he has his own genre..
Love this song all these years
Let’s let it all hang out and feel really fine! Love from Holland
grave je ladoreeeeee
Tom. Tom waits. What even are you. I love you bro. Thank you. You fucking rock.
Tom is amazing! This song is my spirit animal
"My friends think i`m ugly, i have a masculine face".
Best line to flip the finger at pretty boys EVER.
Happy 73rd birthday Mr. Tom Waits
Jeez Louise I never got to see this "cat" in concert, they don't make them like this now damn it. Inimitable, truly coolsville
Fight Club, great film.
1 regra
I love Tom. His musical contributions are so under rated. Bravo Tom....aaa,,,aaaa..yes,,,,Eye a Screama....U a Screama...We olll a Screama for a-ice-a -creama.
Gigante como siempre 🔥
Priceless ✨
That's right Tom those movie stars got nothing on you.
Jesus! What a song!
O jeito que o Tom canta é sempre bom de ouvir
100% Excellent!!!
If the devil started a band, they would just play Tom Waits covers.
the great beast would still fall short....
@Howard Pearcey what????
@Howard Pearcey ?
@Howard Pearcey im well aware of the robert johnson mythology, but what does that have to do with anything? we all miss the mark sometimes howard move on.....
@Howard Pearcey how embarrassing howard....you no content bot.
The man is an artist.
The most underrated songwriter there is? Bullshit in my opinion he deserves much, much more recognition than what he’s getting now.
I know you said this cause of the part of the lil brown sausage in the sand
@@stopUkrainewar666 I did not but that is an excellent point my good man
When i was like 11 my favorite movie was school of rock. This plays in the opening scene. When i later discovered Tom Waits and heard this amongst his Discography, my brain exploded.
If Tom hadn't run into an old piano and a jockey fulla bourbon early in live, he woulda turned into one of the loudest hard rocking punkers you'd ever meet
1991 and 1992 were the best musical years in my life
This epitomizes 90's music videos but it doesn't seem like it does because it's awesome
Tom vs mark lanagan?
my favorite song of all time
The guy can play a tiny 4 string guitar while wearing gloves and still make this sound awesome.
This is so cool in the darkest way i love it
wow. first person to thumbs this up. like winning the lottery but a little more temporary
You'll live longer...
NICE!
The greatest of all time
Nightmare in the funhouse.
greatest song ever Tom!!
I knew a guy named Rex in the California desert. I think he could have gone by Hannibal, too, if he wanted.
I´m driving a nail through my forhead while listening to this...
I watched Jojo Rabbit the other day and heard a song it was “ Tom Waits I don’t want to grow up “ I’ve never heard of this guy and I wished I would have a long time ago!!!!
Better late than never!
my favourites: heartattack and wine, chocolate jesus, gods away from business, 16 shells and going out west
You can't leave out Murder in the Red Barn
Gun street girl, trust me on this mate.
Best of 2020 !
"My friends say I'm ugly , I gotta masculine face"