Ruby’s Arms
Tom Waits * Track #9 On Heartattack and Vine
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Ruby's Arms by Tom Waits
Performed by
Tom WaitsProduced by
Bones HoweWrited by
Tom WaitsAbout
A romantic ballad, “Ruby’s Arms” is the closing track of Tom Waits' Heartattack and Vine, wrapping up the album on a tender note.
The song went on to inspire the nobel prize winning Kazuo Ishiguro into changing some events of the climax of his Booker Prize winning The Remains of the Day. Ishiguro h...
Ruby’s Arms Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I will leave behind all of my clothes
I wore when I was with you
All I need's my railroad boots
And my leather jacket
[Chorus 1]
As I say goodbye to Ruby's arms
Although my heart is breaking
I will steal away out through your blinds
For soon you will be waking
[Verse 2]
The morning light has washed your face
And everything is turning blue now
Hold on to your pillowcase
There's nothing I can do now
[Chorus 2]
As I say goodbye to Ruby's arms
You'll find another soldier
And I swear to god, by Christmastime
There'll be someone else to hold you
[Verse 3]
The only thing I'm taking is
The scarf off of your clothesline
I'll hurry past your chest of drawers
And your broken wind chimes
[Bridge]
As I say goodbye, I'll say goodbye
Say goodbye to Ruby's arms
[Verse 4]
I will feel my way down the darkened hall
And out into the morning
The hobos at the freight yards
Have kept their fires burning
[Chorus 3]
So Jesus Christ, this goddamn rain
Will someone put me on a train?
I'll never kiss your lips again
Or break your heart
[Bridge]
As I say goodbye, I'll say goodbye
Say goodbye to Ruby's arms
Ruby’s Arms Q&A
Who wrote Ruby’s Arms's ?
Ruby’s Arms was written by Tom Waits.
Who produced Ruby’s Arms's ?
Ruby’s Arms was produced by Bones Howe.