Tom's Diner Lyrics

DNA Feat. Suzanne Vega

DNA Feat. Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner Lyrics

Lyrics

I am sitting
In the morning
At the diner
On the corner

I am waiting
At the counter
For the man
To pour the coffee

And he fills it
Only halfway
And before
I even argue

He is looking
Out the window
At somebody
Coming in

"It is always
Nice to see you"
Says the man
Behind the counter

To the woman
Who has come in
She is shaking
Her umbrella

And I look
The other way
As they are kissing
Their hellos

I'm pretending
Not to see them
Instead
I pour the milk

I open
Up the paper
There's a story
Of an actor

Who had died
While he was drinking
It was no one
I had heard of

And I'm turning
To the horoscope
And looking
For the funnies

When I'm feeling
Someone watching me
And so
I raise my head

There's a woman
On the outside
Looking inside
Does she see me?

No she does not
Really see me
Cause she sees
Her own reflection

And I'm trying
Not to notice
That she's hitching
Up her skirt

And while she's
Straightening her stockings
Her hair
Has gotten wet

Oh, this rain
It will continue
Through the morning
As I'm listening

To the bells
Of the cathedral
I am thinking
Of your voice...

And of the midnight picnic
Once upon a time
Before the rain began...

I finish up my coffee
It's time to catch the train

Song & Lyrics Facts

Tom's Diner is a song by American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. It was released as the lead single from her second studio album Solitude Standing on April 27, 1987.

The track was written and composed by Vega herself. It combines elements of folk music and dance pop. The song features prominent use of acapella vocals and minimal instrumentation. The lyrics tell the story of a woman stopping for a late night snack at Tom's Restaurant in New York City. The song has been covered many times over the years, including a 1991 version by British band DNA featuring Vega. This version peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and became the biggest hit of both artists' careers. The cover also featured additional lyrics written by Vega. Band members included Eddy Grant and Steve Kipner.

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