Poor Edward Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Ex Abrupto 

Cover art for Poor Edward lyrics by Tom Waits

Yes very nightmarish that's the word. I used to think this song was sad. When I heard it with headphones I could only think of the face behind Edward's back. I felt something I never felt before that could only be compared to fear, I guess. How he would have lived must have been horrible. He probably wasn't going out often and when he was alone at home, well, he wasn't alone. All of his thoughts must have been on this face he had behind his head. It's as if I could see Edward looking at himself in the mirror while I'm listening to this song. Something very deep is within this song and it is as if Edward's soul would be a part of the violin being played. Very eerie.