| Tom Waits – On the Nickel Lyrics | 10 years ago |
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I agree, Martin. Although I take it more generally: On "the nickel" (5th street), having a friend, someone who's got your back -- being a "pair" -- beats a Royal flush. The movie as I understand (haven't been able to find it) is mostly about a friendship between 2 derelicts on the Nickel, even after one cleans up and gets out. I don't think there's a specific child in the song -- the references to "all the little boys" -- the kids that didn't get taken care of, are the ones that end up in addiction in places like the Nickel. That's my take , anyway. And if anyone knows where I can find this movie, let me know (Amazon says it's no longer available, even the re-issue) |
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