TOMMY PRINE - Ships In The Harbor (Official Lyric Video)
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2022
- My debut release "Ships In The Harbor" is here!
I wrote this song around my birthday last year and I always get super existential around my birthday and I had a thought that we as humans can only feel as deeply as we do and love people and fear things and all the other intense emotions is because everything we experience is finite, including our own lives. So I wrote a song about these little powerful moments and reflections in the human experience to try and capture the beauty in mortality.
Stream the song: ffm.to/tommyprineshipsintheha...
Lyrics
It must be the morning again
The sun through the window felt good on my skin
But it must be leaving soon as it should
I saw the bluebird again
She pointed it out in the yard on our fence
So it must be leaving soon, as it should
When I’m standing by water
It gets harder and harder
It’s why I get sad when there’s ships in the harbor
Cause they must, be leaving soon- as they should
I got to see an old friend
We laughed and stayed up till it came to an end
Cause he must, be leaving soon
As he should
I tend to get lost in the stars
I waste every night wondering where we all are, and how we must be leaving soon as we should
When I’m standing by water
It gets harder and harder
It’s why I get sad when there’s ships in the harbor
Cause they must, be leaving soon- as they should
It takes time to know when you’re wrong
It takes even longer to put it all in a song,
And I wish it was easy to, like he did
When I’m by peaceful waters
It gets harder and harder
I’d do anything just to talk to my father- but I guess he was leaving soon, as we do
Yeah I guess, he was passing through; and I am too
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"I'd do anything just to talk to my father" - Wow. That stopped me in my tracks. Here come those tears again. JP fan for 46 years. I miss that man so much, without having ever met him. But it doesn't even register compared to how his family misses him. Your dad is proud of you, Tommy Prine. And you have a new fan.
Exactly, I loved John so much, I started listening to him in about 1978, but I saw him in KC along w/ Arlo Guthrie, I saw him several yrs later?& loved him even more!
I Loved your song Tommy!
I'm there with you fan since 1991 the day I was born. This is such a gift I had no idea his son was so talented too. ❤️ hugging myself. Still grieving john.
Tommy has the Prine DNA. What a wonderful gift to those of us left broken-hearted by the death of his father.
Same here!
I am a 48 year old man and can’t hold back tears with that line. I would do anything to talk to my father.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are for." Is permanently inked on my forearm in memory of my father's father. What a beautiful song.
Beautiful. The line about peaceful waters and giving anything to talk to your father really got me.
Lake Marie. ✌️😎👍
You've done what few artists (excluding your father) rarely do, I have tears. Wonderful song, Tommy!
Hugs!me too me too!
This song brought tears to my eyes. Great job Tommy Prine. I miss your dad too. ❤️🙏❤️
I came in late to radiation therapy late at the MD Andersen clinic years ago and met your parents. Later, your dad invited me back and I got to hang out, laugh and joke with them for a few days. They are two of the kindest, warmest people I’ve ever met. Like the proverbial two peas in a pod. When I heard this song yesterday I was overwhelmed. Another pea from the pod has arrived. 🙂
When my mother died after my father was gone, a friend passed a thought to me. When someone we love passes, we feel the loss you've so beautifully captured. It's as if they're leaving on a ship, in imagery shared with your wonderful writing and singing. To those of us left behind, the boat appears smaller and smaller in the distance until it's lost to sight. We may be helped by remembering that to those on the far shore, the ship grows larger and larger as it approaches that distant shore and those waiting with welcoming arms. Your song brought all these thoughts to mind. Thank you for your eloquence and the beauty of your music and images.
Your dear father must be ver proud. He is looking at you from above...
Love John Prine and his son must certainly make him proud as he peers down from Heaven!
Good lord, Tommy, this is just a wonderful song. It had me in tears almost immediately. Your father was a giant of a songwriter, able to evoke emotions in seemingly simple songs, like no other I know. This song is just that. Beautiful. You should be very proud of this song.
Oh my gosh! Hauntingly beautiful. Your dad would be so proud of you for taking this step. You have your own unique voice as did your father. Please continue to write and make music for this crazy world we live in.
😢so touching. I felt so sad when John died, I can only imagine how his family felt. This says everything about how it feels to lose a parent- both of mine are gone. Love to the Prine family❤
Tommy - I love your Dad's songs because of the way that he could point out the importance of the smallest things, expressing his thoughts so simply yet so poetically, describing for us all his perceptions of the human condition. The words of this song makes me think he passed that gift along to you, while the haunting, atmospheric tone set by the music sounds kind of ancient and Celtic and I thinking that your Mom 's influence had something to do with that. Maybe not but I can tell you that I am still crying the bittesweet tears that welled up as I listened to your beautiful song. Thank you.
Well the apple didn't fall far from the tree... I became a fan of your father's after I began playing myself in my 40's... I will probably have to add this to my repertoire... I play several of your father's... I wish I had that gift for words...😉👍🖖😎
I only had the pleasure of seeing John Prine in concert one time but it left as many memories as his many songs. Tommy you have the gift, don’t waste it.
Stunningly beautiful song, Tommy. I started listening to your Dad’s music in the mid-1970s and Muhlenberg County (which I’ve heard John wrote as a tribute to his dad) blew me away. Your tribute is just as haunting. The few times I was blessed to talk to your dad (you and my son were on the same soccer team) it was clear that he was so very proud of you. God bless you, Tommy.
There will only be one John but there's plenty of room for Tommy Prine. Great song Tommy 😭
Well said! ❤
Made me cry 😢. Thank you 🙏
Making you dad proud ❤️👍🏼
I know your dad leaving hit so much harder than it did me but when your father passed I was at work and started bawling when I heard the news. And this beautiful piece of music made me do it all over again. I'm sorry for your loss Tommy. We all are here. And this is a beautiful way to help us all remember him. 😓 I'm glad you were able to put your feelings into this song. John is so damn proud of you.
Hello Tommy,
I am listening to your music for the first time today after reading about you when I was going to look up something on Google.
So, I am hearing this song Tommy and I am just blown-away by your talent and this amazing, amazing song. I only saw your dad one time in concert at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. My ex-boyfriend was a big fan, got the tickets and I became a big fan too. So now I am listening to your song and you have a great voice!! I want to send you a quote by the late actor, Jimmy Stewart that I recently read in a magazine. He actually was talking about the late actress Doris Day in his quote. He said in part, "A singer's talent for phrasing, the ability to put heart in a piece of music, is not too removed from acting, in which the aim is to give life and believability to what's on paper."
You Tommy, have done this with your music!
Damn you Tommy Prine! I was listening to this, going along thinking "this is an amazingly beautiful song" and then I heard "I'd do anything just to talk to my father" and my breath left me, my chest sank and my heart broke. If and when I recover I may listen to this again, but for now I guess I'll just sit here and think about what you've done. Written a damn fine song is all.
Just when I stopped tearing up whenever John Prine was mentioned.
Good to know the tear ducts are still functioning. What a beautiful song, I am floored by this song…from the first verse til the last. ❤ to Tommy and the Prine family.
Yess! Hugs!❤️❤️❤️
An amazingly heartfelt tribute to an incredible songwriter delivered in a flawless manner remniscent of the subject. Tommy, thank for turning your personal sorrow into such a beautiful reminder of all his fans loved about your father, his writings and his irreplacable style. May you continue writing the stories of the trevails of the common man and delivering them in a manner that deepens the roots of the Prine family tree in American musical history forever.
A friend and I seen your father at the Louisville palace in Ky. What a good lyricist mixed with comedy. He had everyone singing and laughing. One of the greatest performers I've ever seen!
Oh my, he left you with his words. All yours, but it fills my soul that there was love…so much love.
I lost my dad two years ago and I felt like I was lost without him. This song has really helped me with moving on..
Well done
God Speed Tommy Prine.
I think it's safe to say, we all miss your father as well. Keep your head up and your heart filled with love. You'll go far. God Bless!!
Incredibly beautiful. I’m crying…
Tommy - this is so beautiful. I have dreams about my dad all the time who passed about 10 years ago; I always hear his voice, usually speaking to someone else, but I can't ever see him. I will be on one side of a column, he on the other, or I'm inside the door and I hear him in the hallway. I don't know what it means but this song instantly felt much like that. Much love to your family.
My goodness. Beautiful.
This is wonderful as i found this due to an ad for Glasgow Cafe showing Tommy Prine in August so here I am checkin John's son oot. I too am a big fan of John Prine. ❤
Heard this on Coffee Country and Cody this Morning which I never watch so something had me on that channel..... My Dad is still alive but we don't talk much so Yeah it hit me a little....I'm Glad I was able to to experience this ....Thank You
9:45 am 9/12/2022 👍
This song is both great and sad. I can’t stop listening to this song. It makes it even harder as I have lost a few family and friends in the last few years. All in all though, this song is awesome!
I wish I could her you talking to your father again...I miss him every day. You wrote a beautiful song and have a beautiful voice.
I've known you since you were young bud. I'm Wendy Sue Mayhugh's son in law. I've been listening to this song allot lately. I lost my dad in May.. This is a really freat song Tommy!! Thanks for sharing it.
Well you have written the official song of Father's Day. I thought of my own late father listening to this. The ephemeral nature of life's constant change has never been bettered expressed. You have a rare and beautiful gift so run with it because I can hardly wait for more. I'm sorry for the loss of your father, I have loved his work since forever.
Tommy, you do your daddy proud and you do yourself proud. ❤
Beautiful song Tommy. You have such a fabulous voice. So haunting. Daddy would be so proud of you. Much love from Ireland x
Loved your father’s music and the man…now I feel same about you. Mahalo from Big Island Hawaii! Michelle
You are a credit to your father. He knew you would be brilliant.
That last verse made me sob instantly. I was NOT ready for that. My Father was my hero, especially musically. My heart is still broken and it’s been 7 yrs. But when I hear a song like this is makes me very aware of how lucky I was. I appreciate your honesty and this song is beautiful sir. Thank you.
What a beautiful song and such a haunting voice Tommy. I've loved your father' and his music for years and years and can I say I don't hear your father's voice or songwriting in this song, what I hear is the voice and the songwriting of Tommy Prine in this song, and it's the voice and writing of an up and coming superstar. That's how it should be, so don't beat yourself up trying to be the next John Prine, your father would want you to be the first Tommy Prine and he would be so proud that you are your own man and that you wrote and are singing such a beautiful and heartfelt song. He would tell you that the songs and lyrics will come when you least expect them as happened for him. That is the best way to honor your dear Dad's legacy.
I can’t stop listening to this song since I’ve heard it. So simple and hauntingly beautiful.
Made me cry man beautiful. I can hear your old man's guitar in your fingers, literally in tears right now.
Here before this blows up
Tommy,
I hope you know that, if you so chose, you’d need never put another word to paper in the course of your long life - so perfect and beautiful is this song and tribute.
God bless.
I discovered your Dad much too late. I’ll spend the rest of my time catching up, but glad it led me to this song.
I loved John since the 70’s. I got my eye on you Tommy.
I must say that on first heariing I am as swept away as I was when I fell on John fisrt album fifty odd years ago. Nothing will take John's place but you have created a new one that I love. Thanks so m uch
I usually can see where a song is going but that one snuck up on me in all the best ways. The apple didn't fall far. Well done. You've got the goods. I love being surprised by breathtaking turns and you've done it. Bawling. ❤
Beautifully done. You've done your dad proud. I bought his first album in 1971 and wore it out, and made a pest of myself urging friends to listen to it. One of my few regrets is that I never caught one of his live shows.
I think it stops us all, especially for those who have lost a father. I can’t stop listening to this track. RIP John Prine!
I hear your father in your voice..beautiful job Tommy ❤️
Tommy Prine. He’s good
Hope you’re standing tall, Tommy Prine. You’ve paid tribute to you’re Father in a most humble and beautiful way. Can not wait to hear more ☮️💜
WOW! Tommy, your dad was one of my favorite musicians and poets. If you stick with this you have a long and beautiful future.
What a lovely, sweet, simple song. Your dad would be proud.
This is so beautiful!! I know your father is smiling down on you. We all miss him too, but he left the blessing of you.
Today, local radio station was playing John Prine music for his birthday, which I share. Your song came on, well, I must be Irish, me bladder was up under me eyes. Beautiful song to your Dad.
So beautiful. Your father is proud.
Do what you need to do. One day at a time is all we have. Peace.
Beautiful poignant song that catches the heart.
Wow! The family tradition lives on. I have been a John Prine fan since he released his first album when I was 7 years old. I know that he would be very, very proud of you!❤
This gets to me every time I hear it. Thank you Tommy ~ I have a feeling a great many of us feel your song deeply..
I love John Prine. He would be so proud. This song is so perfect. I lost my dad in April. I'd give anything to talk to my dad too.
Tommy, you must be an old soul to pen such a beautiful rumination on life's fleeting nature. Sent it to my dad, another old soul. He loved it too.
❤️❤️❤️
Omg 🥲 when John passed I cried all night I'd lost my father again it felt. The heartache 💔 But I wake up this morning and discover his son and that voice I'm crying I bet John and my dad are smiling down on us. Thank you so much for this.
Ah, another Prine. I am doubly blessed.
I cant not cry whenever I hear this song.
Beautiful song. That last verse still has me choked up as I type this.
First time I ever heard this was when Tommy sang this live at his fathers tribute concert in Vicar Street Dublin. It was one of the last songs of the night. It was the most amazing musical experience to hear John's songs sung by those who shared the love of his music. For me this was the greatest tribute of the night, a beautiful ode to his father. Thank you Tommy and to all the artists on the night. Havent stopped listening since.
Great song. Keep it up.
Long live Prine
'snif. Loved your father. Great tune.
Amazing Mr Prine 💚✌️
Love this, him, his family
My best to you Tommy.
Lost my wife when she was 49 we loved your dads music. It got me through some dark times.
It is so good, really good to hear YOUR voice too.
Your original music sounds great my best to you again thank you
Tommy, I honestly was skeptical when I first heard you were dropping a single but, after listening, my skepticism is gone. Feels dumb now but i only knew you from JP and i thought there might have been some nepotism or something goin on, obviously i was wrong. I think you’ve made a powerful work of art, thank you for the song.
THIS SONG IS INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!
Beautiful. Big fan of your father. I have a tear in my eye.
I'm with you Tommy!
Beautiful Tommy. Looking forward to seeing you live
Wow. So beautiful. ❤️❤️🙌🙌❤️❤️🙌🙌
Absolutely beautiful song...thank you
Breathtaking......as it should!!❤
Wow! What a lovely tribute to JP. I have been a fan since the early 70"s. My first album was a promotional one and I haven't missed one since! He is so greatly missed.
What a songwriter/singer you are. Tommy you have your own style of music but I can tell you that you touched my heart and (tear ducts) with this beautiful song. Tommy well-done and I wish you all the best!
Amazing and beautiful song……came upon this today after losing someone I loved just yesterday.
Nailed it Tommy. Want more.
Nice!!
Tommy I love your music. As an aspiring singer songwriter you’re an inspiration. It’s great to see someone with true talent writing good songs in today’s music climate
Simply beautiful
Wow. Just wow.
Tommy please make sure come visit Toronto for a show or two you’ll have plenty of Canadian fans too!!! Look forward to meeting you like have your dad a few times.
You have lot of good work to do before you leave (as we do); and a long way to go. Time travel is indeed possible ; we all do it everyday, the gear selector is for now, stuck in "forward". Enjoy the ride (as we should).
Kind regards -
Griffin Davies-
What a beautiful song. Tommy, your dad would be so proud. Going to be following your career and buying records.
Man i love this song! You just made me cry! It ripped my heart out ! Probably best song i heard all year !you dad is so great ! Until we see them again ! And we will Jesus takes the sting out of death! We wii have eternal life! I only got a shot time with my dad! I sure had a great time with him! Mostly always fishing ! Or camping! My dad so i was told was a wizard with a deck of cards! I don't think i inherited this ! Peace love and blessings too you !
Wow! As others have said, I have moved to tears by you. That's a rare gift you have! I was blessed to see your Dad live 8 times. I'm getting older, but hope to see you that many too as we're passing through.
Beautiful - made me cry. 💔