Tom Waits - Jockey Full of Bourbon Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'Jockey Full of Bourbon' by Tom Waits?

   The song 'Jockey Full of Bourbon' was written by Tom Waits. His full name is Thomas Alan Waits.

2. What album features 'Jockey Full of Bourbon'?

   'Jockey Full of Bourbon' is featured on Tom Waits' 1985 album titled 'Rain Dogs.'

3. In which movies does 'Jockey Full of Bourbon' appear?

   The song is featured in the films 'Down By Law' (1986) and 'Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead' (1995).

4. Who are some artists that have covered 'Jockey Full of Bourbon'?

   Artists who have covered the song include Joe Bonamassa, John P. Hammond, Moxy Früvous, Moshav, Los Lobos, Youn Sun Nah, Diana Krall, The Blue Hawaiians, Tim Timebomb, Miljoonasade, Octaves, and Dead March.

5. What nursery rhyme is referenced in 'Jockey Full of Bourbon'?

   The refrain in the song is adapted from the nursery rhyme 'Ladybug! Ladybug!' with the lines 'Your house is on fire,' which connects to the themes of wandering and being lost.

6. What is the significance of the phrase 'Your house is on fire'?

   The line 'Your house is on fire' in the chorus is part of the song's exploration of the themes of wandering and being lost, connecting emotionally with the struggles and instability depicted in the lyrics.