Roger Clarke did some interesting research into the copyrights of the song: " The copyrights in the song and the words passed through several hands. At one stage it was owned by the once-famous Billy Tea' company; Copyright can of course exist in variants and performances of the song; The copyright has expired in Australia and in almost every other country in the world , because in civilized countries copyright lasts for 50 years after the death of the originator, and Banjo Paterson died in In that renegade nation, the U.
As a result, the use of the Australian tune in the Atlanta Olympics Closing Ceremony resulted in a payment by the Australian organisers to an American company. If we decide to make 'Waltzing Matilda' the real national anthem, we will have to either buy back the copyright from an American company, or pay royalties on such occasions as our national anthem is played in the United States.
One wonders whether "Tom Traubert's Blues" is subject to these Fischer owned copyrights. Some claim "Tom Traubert's Blues" to be about Vietnam. The lyrics however don't give any reason to assume this is true. The idea probably came about after Eric Bogle's version: "Eric Bogle wrote, performed and recorded a song that ends with a haunting rendition of "Waltzing Matilda" And the band played waltzing Matilda.
It's an anti-war song, nominally about Gallipoli, but really about Vietnam different decades, different countries, different protagonists, but much the same outcome ". Its title suggests it is about a guy named Tom Traubert. But other than this title Waits never referred to this character. Some people claim to have known Tom Traubert , some claim to be his only legal child, some claim to be Tom Traubert.
For now he will probably remain a mystery forever. Only Waits himself could give us a clou, but he won't. What does Waltzing Matilda mean? There are numerous explanations.
Most of them have to do with traveling. Here's an explanation by Senani Ponnamperuma: "The phrase Waltzing Matilda is believed to have originated with German immigrants who settled in Australia. Waltzing is derived from the German term auf der Walz which meant to travel while learning a trade. Young apprentices in those days traveled the country working under a master craftsman earning their living as they went - sleeping where they could. Matilda has teutonic origins and means Mighty Battle Maiden.
It is believed to have been given to female camp followers who accompanied soldiers during the Thirty Year's War in Europe. This came to mean "to be kept warm at night" and later to mean the great army coats or blankets that soldiers wrapped themselves with. These were rolled into a swag tossed over their shoulder while marching. So the phrase Waltzing Matilda came to mean: to travel from place to place in search of work with all one's belongings on one's back wrapped in a blanket or cloth.
One would expect "Waltzing Matilda" to be used in this context but this doesn't seem to be the case. The same words, the same rhythm, but a different meaning. In Tom Traubert's Blues "Waltzing Matilda" has become a metaphor for: alcoholism, seduction and self-destruction. Jay S. Somehow this memory doesn't feel right as Tom Traubert's Blues isn't about skid row or about being penniless or being abandoned.
Jacobs : "Tom Traubert's Blues Four Sheets to the Wind in Copenhagen " is the album's stunning opener, and it sets the tone for what follows. It tells the story of a man who finds himself stranded and penniless in a foreign land "where no one speaks English, and everything's broken.
He'll never make his way home again because any cash he gets his hands on he squanders on drink. The song's chorus incorporates "Waltzing Matilda," the classic Australian ballad of aimless travel. It was Tom. Howe had long since become accustomed to the fact that being Tom's friend meant receiving calls from him at all hours. He called me up and said, 'I went down to skid row I bought a pint of rye.
In a brown paper bag. They all say the same thing to me. That is brilliant, brilliant work. And he never mentions the person, but you see the person. Jacobs, ECW Press, There have been rumours however about a Danish singer called Mathilde Bondo claiming to be the muse for this song. This story seems to be confirmed by a article from Danish newspaper Politiken.
Peter Sander : " Back in the 70's Tom had been doing a gig in Copenhagen, and attending the concert was this Danish folk-singer by the name Mathilde.
She was pretty popular in Denmark in the 70's, even though I never thought much of her myself. But after the show she somehow met Waits, and they got along so well that they went out bar-crawling through Copenhagen, and finally ended up at his hotel room, drunk as skunks.
What happened there, in that very hotel room? Nobody except the two of them knows, because Mathilde wont tell! The story was a rumor until a DJ on national Danish radio heard about it, about 5 years ago, told his listeners about it, and called up Mathilde live on air.
She was surprised to hear that anyone knew, but she confirmed the story. She even said that a few months later Tom sent her the "Small Change" album as a memory of a good night, with Waltzing Mathilda as first cut. Listserv Raindogs discussionlist, From streets where "No one speaks English and everything's broken", our hero tells us of a city which clearly, it seems, could be Copenhagen seen through whisky-wet eyes. He passes the striptease shows, and must realize that "the streets aren't for dreaming now.
But it's the chorus, which paraphrases the well known Australian folk tune, which is most important for these matters: "Waltzing Matilda, waltzing Matilda, You'll go waltzing Matilda with me And that's the truth, Mathilde assures us: ' He was in Copenhagen in to perform in a tv-show, in which I played the violin.
And afterwards I of course had to show him the City - we were in Tivoli and on Christianshavn. It was a lovely night out ", says Mathilde Bondo.
Did you waltz? But I do hope to meet him again. We swinged together so well, and I'm really proud to have been the muse for his song. It's a shame you don't have copyright for muses, because Rod Stewart made the song into a giant hit later on, you know. Tom Waits was indeed in Copenhagen in June, And it is indeed assumed Waits wrote most of the songs for Small Change during this tour to be recorded in July, It is therefore plausible to assume the subtitle " Four sheets to the wind in Copenhagen " is inspired by Waits' stay in Copenhagen in In conclusion: there doesn't seem to be an explanation for Waits re-working "Waltzing Matilde" other then the song having the name "Matilde" in it.
Waits wasn't interested in its original meaning, he only took the melody and the verse. So the Mathilde Bondo interpretation seems very plausible. Waits himself has never confirmed nor denied this story, but the sub-title mentioning Copenhagen is yet another pointer falling in place. Down came a jumbuck to drink at the billabong: Jumbuck -- a sheep..
Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee. And he sang as he shoved that jumbuck in his tucker-bag, Tucker-bag -- a hessian sack used by swagmen to carry food.. You'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me! Not necessary, I've lived in California for the last three years..
I'll even have an Aussie beer for you -- a VB.. Hang on, let's not limit ourselves to just one here, I'll have at least one on your behalf though! Happy trails, Burt -- Burt Heymanson bu Shane, Tom and Nick working together? For boiling water and, I guess, cooking on an open fire. Jumbuck - used to know, can't remember.
Probably food-related. I think they've been friends for a while. I used to work in a club in London and one night i think it was in or they both came in, blasted out of their heads. After an hour or two McGowan came up to the bar and asked for a bucket, in that wonderful "I'm completely fucking wasted" drawl of his. I presumed it was for Cave, but in any case I was surprised McGowan could stand up at that stage of the morning. And you're right about those two and Waits, it would make a hell of an evening and a wonderful addition to anyone's musical collection if they could get together.
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Can anyone tell me what T. It has a wonderful melody, but I just can't interpret what the meaning of the lyrics is. The same same goes for A nickle Over there. This has been driving me crazy for years. Gene Duncan II.
He said that it was based upon a short story that a friend of his had wrote about two homeless guys. The story mainly took place on 5th street where the guys grew up and now lived, hence the title refers to 5th street as "The Nickel. Gene F. I'd like to know what others think about this also. Matilda's the defendent, she's killed about a hundred, and she follows wherever you may go. The term "waltzing Matilda" is a metaphor for drinking lia. Andre van der Hoek. Matthew Hubbard.
Bernard Smith. Matilda was also a friend of Tom's in Copenhagen four sheets to the wind in Copenhagen. Log in now to tell us what you think this song means. Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. Log in. Lyrics Artists add. Wasted and wounded, it ain't what the moon did I got what I paid for now See ya tomorrow, hey Frank can I borrow A couple of bucks from you To go waltzing Matilda, waltzing Matilda, you'll go waltzing Matilda with me I'm an innocent victim of a blinded alley And I'm tired of all these soldiers here No one speaks English, and everything's broken And my Stacys are soaking wet To go waltzing Matilda, waltzing Matilda, you'll go waltzing Matilda with me Now the dogs are barking And the taxicabs parking A lot they can do for me I begged you to stab me You tore my shirt open And I'm down on my knees tonight Old Bushmills I staggered You buried the dagger in Your silhouette window light To go waltzing Matilda, waltzing Matilda, you'll go waltzing Matilda with me Now I've lost my St.
Add Your Thoughts 38 Comments. General Comment I also love the line "lost my St. Christopher now that I kissed her. Christopher is in the West the patron saint of travellers. I think what Waits means is that when he kissed "her," his wandering days were over. This makes a nice juxtaposition with the "Waltzing Matilda" theme which is about being a roving bandit of sorts.
No Replies Log in to reply. There was an error. General Comment Tom Waits was in an interview last year I think where he explained this song. Whether or not this was an actual explanation or one of those Waits "answers" I can't really know, but essentially this is what he said: a 'Matilda' is the name for a backpack, and hence 'waltzing Matilda' is backpacking.
Tom Traubert is the name of not sure if it's his actual name one of Waits' friends who spent his time hitchiking across America. Tom Traubert was arrested for some reason he didn't explain and lived in jail for some years before eventually dying there. This song is, apparently, written for him. You can see it in the song if you look at it again: there are a lot of references things like "innocent victim", "fugitives", "dagger", "bandit", "I don't want your sympathy", "I got what I paid for now", seems like Waits wanted to write Tom Traubert's story from his own perspective.
Blackmirth on March 15, Link. Here is what I know for those who want real answers. The biographical background while interesting, is not that relevant. A drunk wants to hit the rails so to speak so he borrows money A waltzing Matilda is a hobo's bag on a stick she follows wherever you may go justifications and booze bottles soldier's here No one speaks English and everything's broken And my suspenders STACES, not STACY'S are soaking wet to go cabs and dogs, and stabbing as a dual reference, wanting to die and the "stab" when the booze Old Bushmill's hits your throat.
Lost my St. Christopher out of luck now that I've kissed her Slot machines one-armed bandit drug dealers maverick Chinamen neon signs cold-blooded signs and loose women cannot help.
No, I don't want your sympathy Hobos are not as innocent anymore Murder hunts and ghosts that sell memories?
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