Tom's Diner
Tom's Diner

DNA ft. Suzanne Vega - Tom's Diner Lyrics

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Depicting an ordinary morning scene, the lyrics capture the essence of urban solitude and the minutiae of daily life. Set in a diner, the narrator recounts a series of mundane events: waiting for coffee, observing others, and perusing the newspaper. These… Read more

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Apr 22, 2003
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Tom's Diner Music Video

Tom's Diner Lyrics

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

I am sitting in the morning
At the diner on the corner
I am waiting at the counter
For the man to pour the coffee

And he fills it only halfway
And before I even argue
He is looking out the window
At somebody coming in

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

"It is always nice to see you"
Says the man behind the counter
To the woman who has come in
She is shaking her umbrella

And I look the other way
As they are kissing their hellos
And I'm pretending not to see them
And instead I pour the milk

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

I open up the paper
There's a story of an actor
Who had died while he was drinking
It was no one I had heard of

And I'm turning to the horoscope
And looking for the funnies
When I'm feeling someone watching me
And so I raise my head

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

There's a woman on the outside
Looking inside, does she see me?
No she does not really see me
'Cause she sees her own reflection

And I'm trying not to notice
That she's hitching up her skirt
And while she's straightening her stockings
Her hair has gotten wet

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

Oh, this rain it will continue through the morning
As I'm listening to the bells of the cathedral

I am thinking of your voice

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo

Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, duhdoodoo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doodoo-do

Writer(s): Suzanne Vega
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Tom's Diner?

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Depicting an ordinary morning scene, the lyrics capture the essence of urban solitude and the minutiae of daily life. Set in a diner, the narrator recounts a series of mundane events: waiting for coffee, observing others, and perusing the newspaper. These observations highlight the disconnect between the individual's inner world and their surroundings. The lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy as the narrator grapples with feelings of invisibility and detachment. The repetitive "doo, doo, doo" sounds provide a rhythmic backdrop, emphasizing the cyclical nature of everyday existence.📃 The scene's vivid imagery, from the woman adjusting her skirt to the rain-soaked streets, serves as a metaphor for the fleeting and often unnoticed details of life. 🌧️ In essence, the song offers a poignant commentary on urban alienation and the quiet introspection that accompanies seemingly trivial moments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote and performed 'Tom's Diner'?

    'Tom's Diner' was originally written and performed by American singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega. It first appeared on her 1987 album 'Solitude Standing' as an a cappella track.

  2. How did DNA become involved with 'Tom's Diner'?

    In 1990, British production duo DNA remixed 'Tom's Diner', adding a dance beat to Suzanne Vega's original a cappella vocals without her permission. Despite initial concerns, Vega liked the remix, leading her record label A&M to officially release it.

  3. Why is Suzanne Vega referred to as the 'Mother of the MP3'?

    'Tom's Diner' was used by researcher Karlheinz Brandenburg to test the MP3 audio compression algorithm. The song’s nuanced vocals made it ideal for ensuring the technology could accurately replicate human voice quality, earning Suzanne Vega the informal title of 'Mother of the MP3'.

  4. What is significant about Tom's Restaurant in New York City in relation to this song?

    Tom's Restaurant, located at Broadway and West 112th Street in New York City, is the diner mentioned in 'Tom's Diner'. Suzanne Vega frequented it while she was a student at Barnard College. The restaurant also gained fame as Monk’s Café from the TV sitcom Seinfeld.

  5. Was there any legal action taken against DNA for their remix of 'Tom's Diner'?

    No legal action was taken against DNA for their unauthorized remix of 'Tom's Diner'. Instead, after consulting with Suzanne Vega who approved of the remix, A&M Records decided to officially release it.

  6. 'Tom’s Diner' has been covered or sampled by various artists. Can you name some?

    'Tom’s Diner' has seen numerous covers and samples over the years. Notable examples include Giorgio Moroder featuring Britney Spears, Fall Out Boy sampling it in their song 'Centuries', and German rock groups AnnenMayKantereit & Giant Rooks whose cover went viral on TikTok.

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