#------------PLEASE NOTE------------# #This file is the author’s own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study scholarship or research. # #------------# # Date: Sun 04 Jan 1998 18:49:22 -0800 > Subject: CRD: Tom Waits Hang Down Your Head Hang Down Your Head Tom Waits >From the Rain Dogs Album (it’s possible that the whole thing is a half-step too high. I did this on the piano which I haven’t tuned in quite a while. If it is too high just take off all the sharps and F7 becomes E7) GENE McKENNA Hush a wild violet Hush a band of go ld Hush you’re in a story I heard somebody told Same as above Tear the promise from my heart Tear my heart today You have found a nother Baby I must go a way Chorus: Hang down your head for sorrow Hang down your head for me Hang down your head Hang down your head Hang down your head Marie Hush my love the rain now Hush my love was so true Hush my love the train now But it takes me away from you

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque la douleur d'une séparation amoureuse. Elle parle des sentiments de tristesse et de perte, illustrant une promesse brisée et le chagrin qui en découle. Le refrain invite à s'abaisser la tête, une métaphore pour exprimer la douleur et la résignation face à cette réalité implacable. Dans un contexte de mélancolie et de nostalgie, les paroles racontent une histoire où l’amour est confronté à la dureté du monde, symbolisée par un train qui emporte l’être cher. Cette image renforce le sentiment d'impuissance et d’éloignement, ajoutant une dimension poignante à l’ensemble.