Everything You Can Think

Unveiling Truths: Tom Waits' Poetic Journey Through Reality
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Lyrics

Everything you can think of is true

Reality encompasses all conceivable thoughts.

Before the ocean was blue

Refers to a time before the sea had its characteristic color.

We were lost in a flood

Describes a state of confusion or being overwhelmed, possibly metaphorical.

Run red with your blood

Suggests a violent or chaotic past involving bloodshed.

Nigerian skeleton crew

Mentions a group from Nigeria, possibly alluding to global influences.


Everything you can think of is true

Reiterates the idea that any thought can be considered a form of truth.

The dish ran away with the spoon

Uses a nursery rhyme reference to convey unexpected or whimsical events.

Dig deep in your heart for that little red glow

Encourages introspection, searching for a small inner light or positivity.

We're decomposing as we go

Suggests the inevitable decay or breakdown of things as time progresses.


Everything you can think of is true

Reiterates the theme that any thought or concept holds a degree of truth.

And fishes make wishes on you

Imagines fishes making wishes, blending reality and fantasy.

We're fighting our way up dreamland's spine

Describes a challenging journey through a dreamlike landscape.

Red flamingos and expensive wine

Depicts vivid imagery of red flamingos and luxurious indulgence.


Everything you can think of is true

Reiterates the overarching theme that truth is subjective and vast.

The baby's asleep in your shoe

Presents a surreal image of a baby asleep inside a shoe.

Your teeth are buildings with yellow doors

Uses metaphor to describe teeth as structures with yellow doors.

Your eyes are fish on a creamy shore

Compares eyes to fish, creating an imaginative and dreamy scene.

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