16 Shells from a Thirty-Ought-Six Lyrics

Lyric discussion by mrsiegal 

Cover art for 16 Shells from a Thirty-Ought-Six lyrics by Tom Waits

Old mate seems to be a little mad and insane. Going with the general theme of the album, I think this is about an ex soldier a little messed up after returning home from war. I agree- a rocking song! Love the bridge school benefit version