In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Tom Tom lived for all he could give
And he stood by his father's side
Then into his world came a sweet young girl
And he took her for his bride
And he took her for his bride
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
Don't ever leave my life
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
You don't need a wife
No, you don't need a wife
Tom Tom's called away, but his wife says "stay"
Though he's never had to leave before
Sweet young wife only fears for the good life
That she may see no more
And then he hears her call
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
Don't ever leave my life
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
You can't leave your wife, no, you can't leave your wife
Tom Tom returns, but only to learn
There was truth in the words he'd ignored
Sweet young wife found a new kind of life
And a strong man's heart was torn
Will he always hear that call
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
Tom Tom's alone in a world of his own
When he hears a new voice call
"Be my man, I'll do all that I can"
Is this what he's been waiting for
Will he turn and answer her call
Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
I'll never leave your life
Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
Take me for your wife, please, take me for your wife
Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
So Tom Tom turned around
And he stood by his father's side
Then into his world came a sweet young girl
And he took her for his bride
And he took her for his bride
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
Don't ever leave my life
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
You don't need a wife
No, you don't need a wife
Tom Tom's called away, but his wife says "stay"
Though he's never had to leave before
Sweet young wife only fears for the good life
That she may see no more
And then he hears her call
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
Don't ever leave my life
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
You can't leave your wife, no, you can't leave your wife
Tom Tom returns, but only to learn
There was truth in the words he'd ignored
Sweet young wife found a new kind of life
And a strong man's heart was torn
Will he always hear that call
Tom Tom turn around, don't ever let me down
Tom Tom's alone in a world of his own
When he hears a new voice call
"Be my man, I'll do all that I can"
Is this what he's been waiting for
Will he turn and answer her call
Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
I'll never leave your life
Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
Take me for your wife, please, take me for your wife
Tom Tom turn around, I'll never let you down
So Tom Tom turned around
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Tom Tom Turnaround Lyrics as written by Nicholas Barry Chinn Michael Donald Chapman
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