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Poor Edward by Tom Waits
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This song is about Edward Mordrake, a man born in the 1800s who had a face on the back of his head. He called it his “demon twin,” and said that it whispered horrible things to him at night. It was never seen to talk in public, although it allegedly sneered or laughed while Edward was crying.
Poor Edward Lyrics
Did you hear the news about Edward?
On the back of his head, he had another face
Was it a woman's face or a young girl?
They said to remove it would kill him
So poor Edward was doomed
The Face could laugh and cry
It was his devil twin
And at night she spoke to him
Of things heard only in Hell
They were impossible to separate
Chained together for life
Finally the bell tolled his doom
He took a suite of rooms
And hung himself and her by the balcony irons
Some still believe he was freed from her
But I knew her too well
I say she drove him to suicide
And took Poor Edward to Hell
Poor Edward Q&A
Who wrote Poor Edward's ?
Poor Edward was written by Kathleen Brennan & Tom Waits.
Who produced Poor Edward's ?
Poor Edward was produced by Kathleen Brennan & Tom Waits.
When did Tom Waits release Poor Edward?
Tom Waits released Poor Edward on Tue May 07 2002.