Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers — Something Good Coming
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I'm watching the water
Watching the coast
Suddenly I know
What I want the most
And I want to tell you
Still I hold back
I need some time
Get my life on track
I know that look on your face
But there's somethin' lucky about this place
And there's somethin' good comin'
For you and me
Somethin' good comin'
There has to be
And I'm thinking 'bout mama
And about the kids
And the way we lived
And the things we did
How she never had a chance
Never caught a break
And how we pay for our big mistakes
I know so well the look on your face
And there's somethin' lucky about this place
There's somethin' good comin'
Just over the hill
Somethin' good comin'
I know it will
And I'm in for the long run
Wherever it goes
Ridin' the river
Wherever it goes
And I'm an honest man
Work's all I know
You take that away
Don't know where to go
And I know that look that's on your face
There's somethin' lucky about this place
There's somethin' good comin'
For you and me
Somethin' good comin'
There has to be
Watching the coast
Suddenly I know
What I want the most
And I want to tell you
Still I hold back
I need some time
Get my life on track
I know that look on your face
But there's somethin' lucky about this place
And there's somethin' good comin'
For you and me
Somethin' good comin'
There has to be
And I'm thinking 'bout mama
And about the kids
And the way we lived
And the things we did
How she never had a chance
Never caught a break
And how we pay for our big mistakes
I know so well the look on your face
And there's somethin' lucky about this place
There's somethin' good comin'
Just over the hill
Somethin' good comin'
I know it will
And I'm in for the long run
Wherever it goes
Ridin' the river
Wherever it goes
And I'm an honest man
Work's all I know
You take that away
Don't know where to go
And I know that look that's on your face
There's somethin' lucky about this place
There's somethin' good comin'
For you and me
Somethin' good comin'
There has to be
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lily34 wrote:
I can see that. It has a melancholy feel to it - but somehow uplifting. Like a wistful optimism in there?
why does this song make me sad?
I can see that. It has a melancholy feel to it - but somehow uplifting. Like a wistful optimism in there?
The typical TP chord progression. Laaaaaaame.
May the gods bless you Tom.
I miss you.
I miss you.
Heartbreaking and gorgeous.
soulcollision wrote:And breathe
why does this song make me sad?
To attempt to impersonate Dylan is to fail.
On_The_Beach wrote:
It must be true because someone said they heard it somewhere.
Just look how he treated his bandmates for confirmation. Undeniable knob.
It must be true because someone said they heard it somewhere.
Just look how he treated his bandmates for confirmation. Undeniable knob.
This is just another reason to love Tom Petty. RIP.
bam23 wrote:
Unbelievable comment, or at least hard to believe. Tom Petty is an expression of the America that I can still love. Anybody who has driven anywhere in a pick-up truck should know.
Tom Petty was another musician who I somehow passed by without listening, until Radio Paradise, through repeated exposures, led me to recognize how good he was. Not many can write something like this and make it work. I suspect he saw himself as in some way maintaining the type of perspective on his culture as Woody Guthrie. I don't suggest much more similarity than that, but this particular song has that sense of striving for an American success, despite the array of obstacles. It could be in the Florida panhandle or Oklahoma.
Unbelievable comment, or at least hard to believe. Tom Petty is an expression of the America that I can still love. Anybody who has driven anywhere in a pick-up truck should know.
This song reminds me of Cedar Key, a place Tom knew well.
If you come to FLA take time to go out to Cedar Key and just sit and breathe.
If you come to FLA take time to go out to Cedar Key and just sit and breathe.
me encantan sus canciones!
Beautiful melody after beautiful memory, Tom Petty was such a supremely gifted songwriter. I never heard this one played on the radio, but I'm so glad it's being played on Radio Paradise.
coloradojohn wrote:
Thank you for this sincere and well expressed reminder.
Can't help but remember the last things my mom said to me as she passed from cancer... I was in Tokyo, hoping to get back to see her one more time... We'd remained in touch, but so much family drama had forced distance and estrangement along every branch of the tree... She said, "It hasn't always been good for you, has it? But I tell you something, honey -- there's something good coming, you'll see." I realize that the times I truly felt hopeless were the worst. Hope is like gravity; without it we cannot be rooted nor present in the moment, without which we cannot move forward at all...
Thank you for this sincere and well expressed reminder.
"I wanna glide down over Mulholland
I wanna write her name in the sky
I'm gonna free fall out into nothin'
Gonna leave this world for awhile"
yep.
I wanna write her name in the sky
I'm gonna free fall out into nothin'
Gonna leave this world for awhile"
yep.
itsme_bygolly wrote:
It must be true because someone said they heard it somewhere.
Not bad for a coke head. No disrespect to the dead but he was kind of a knob.
It must be true because someone said they heard it somewhere.
whatsupdude wrote:
Ohio has put the whammy on a lot of people it seems.
Hey Ho Way to go
Ohio has put the whammy on a lot of people it seems.
Hey Ho Way to go
capandjudy wrote:
I saw them in Columbus, Ohio a couple of weeks ago. A very disappointing show. They just phoned it in. It may be a while before I listen to Tom. In general I think that their records are great but that concert put a damper on that.
Ohio has put the whammy on a lot of people it seems.
I saw them in Columbus, Ohio a couple of weeks ago. A very disappointing show. They just phoned it in. It may be a while before I listen to Tom. In general I think that their records are great but that concert put a damper on that.
Ohio has put the whammy on a lot of people it seems.
melling wrote:
Nope.
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Nope.
Can't help but remember the last things my mom said to me as she passed from cancer... I was in Tokyo, hoping to get back to see her one more time... We'd remained in touch, but so much family drama had forced distance and estrangement along every branch of the tree... She said, "It hasn't always been good for you, has it? But I tell you something, honey -- there's something good coming, you'll see." I realize that the times I truly felt hopeless were the worst. Hope is like gravity; without it we cannot be rooted nor present in the moment, without which we cannot move forward at all...
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cely wrote:
It must have been frustrating for so many of the rockers from the last century to no longer be able to reach their audiences through mainstream radio. Many of them seemed to have either given up or faded away, but Tom Petty continued to put out original tunes and top quality music until the end of his much-too-short life.
Imagine a world in which this beautiful song were a top 40 hit. What world would that be? A lot better one.
It must have been frustrating for so many of the rockers from the last century to no longer be able to reach their audiences through mainstream radio. Many of them seemed to have either given up or faded away, but Tom Petty continued to put out original tunes and top quality music until the end of his much-too-short life.
He’s kind of the electric counterpart to John Prine. Simple style, simple lyrics but somehow tells a compelling story. That’s one definition of elegant.
And also miss the songs he won't be giving in the future that isn't.
itsme_bygolly wrote:
Not bad for a coke head. No disrespect to the dead but he was kind of a knob.
No disrespect to the dead, itsme_bygolly writes, and then spunks its ill-informed disrespectful opinion all over the internet. Unless you knew him personally of course? Thought not.
Not bad for a coke head. No disrespect to the dead but he was kind of a knob.
No disrespect to the dead, itsme_bygolly writes, and then spunks its ill-informed disrespectful opinion all over the internet. Unless you knew him personally of course? Thought not.
cc_rider wrote:
Not bad for a coke head. No disrespect to the dead but he was kind of a knob.
This song has special poignancy now. Godspeed, Mr. Petty.
c.
c.
Not bad for a coke head. No disrespect to the dead but he was kind of a knob.
This song has special poignancy now. Godspeed, Mr. Petty.
c.
c.
I am not a Tom Petty fan (I know, how dare me) but this is an excellent song. Well written and nicely produced.
A favorite TP tune, along with Angel Dream #2 and Room At The Top
We miss you Tom, you were maybe the most under rated songwriters of the last 40 years.
Tom Petty was another musician who I somehow passed by without listening, until Radio Paradise, through repeated exposures, led me to recognize how good he was. Not many can write something like this and make it work. I suspect he saw himself as in some way maintaining the type of perspective on his culture as Woody Guthrie. I don't suggest much more similarity than that, but this particular song has that sense of striving for an American success, despite the array of obstacles. It could be in the Florida panhandle or Oklahoma.
Very nice Very sweat
Ici, en Quebec, c'est toujours l'hiver !
Saw Mike Campbell sing this with the Dirty Knobs. There were tears.... Bitter sweet.
And I'm in for the long run, he said
Well we don't always get the chance. Miss you Tom.
Well we don't always get the chance. Miss you Tom.
cely wrote:
Absolutely friend. Tell that to the chumps that are now pushing the Carey and Bieber "duet" down our throats this festive time.
Imagine a world in which this beautiful song were a top 40 hit. What world would that be? A lot better one.
Absolutely friend. Tell that to the chumps that are now pushing the Carey and Bieber "duet" down our throats this festive time.
GREAT - optimistic and sad equally - great emotions - thats why music was invented to cause such feelings...
Like the wind, a great meal. or a fine song, Tom vanished from our world. But oh the memories.....
Imagine a world in which this beautiful song were a top 40 hit. What world would that be? A lot better one.
So good.
Much missed. Sadly premature loss.
Mike Campbell sang this last Saturday night with the Dirty Knobs at Soho in Santa Barbara. The place was in tears....Mike included. We all miss Tom so much.
For not knowing the man personally, I sure grieve his passing. His music 'reached' me for decades....always will. I guess in a way I did know him personally 
One of his last and most optimistic. The more one listens to it, the more it becomes his epitaph. RIP, Sir Thomas.
capandjudy wrote:
I saw them in Columbus, Ohio a couple of weeks ago. A very disappointing show. They just phoned it in. It may be a while before I listen to Tom. In general I think that their records are great but that concert put a damper on that.
That's too bad. I know he cancelled some shows in August due to Laryngitis. He sure rocked the arena when I saw him a couple of years ago.
I saw them in Columbus, Ohio a couple of weeks ago. A very disappointing show. They just phoned it in. It may be a while before I listen to Tom. In general I think that their records are great but that concert put a damper on that.
That's too bad. I know he cancelled some shows in August due to Laryngitis. He sure rocked the arena when I saw him a couple of years ago.
capandjudy wrote:
I saw them in Columbus, Ohio a couple of weeks ago. A very disappointing show. They just phoned it in. It may be a while before I listen to Tom. In general I think that their records are great but that concert put a damper on that.
As we now know, Tom was dealing with some serious health issues all summer but decided to just plow through. RIP.
I saw them in Columbus, Ohio a couple of weeks ago. A very disappointing show. They just phoned it in. It may be a while before I listen to Tom. In general I think that their records are great but that concert put a damper on that.
As we now know, Tom was dealing with some serious health issues all summer but decided to just plow through. RIP.
Something Good Coming indeed. RIP Tom
Good selection on this day, following Tom's passing yesterday. Hope something good came for him after all he went through with Big-D. Terry Gross reprized a nice interview with him today on Fresh Air. Sad loss, indeed.
I simply love this song...It really speaks to me 
lizgober wrote:
I saw them in Columbus, Ohio a couple of weeks ago. A very disappointing show. They just phoned it in. It may be a while before I listen to Tom. In general I think that their records are great but that concert put a damper on that.
Tom Petty Can do no wrong in my book
I saw them in Columbus, Ohio a couple of weeks ago. A very disappointing show. They just phoned it in. It may be a while before I listen to Tom. In general I think that their records are great but that concert put a damper on that.
VH1 wrote:
This song makes me every time I hear it incredibly sad, dunno why though. I still love it.
Me, too. Could it be his voice, drained of all happiness and optimism, declaring that there's something good coming?
This song makes me every time I hear it incredibly sad, dunno why though. I still love it.Me, too. Could it be his voice, drained of all happiness and optimism, declaring that there's something good coming?
Well considering that today is inauguration day.....
One of Petty's best songs in recent years !!
In the background of on scene in Halt and Catch Fire there are two dudes arguing about Tom Petty. You can hear one guy argue along the lines that everybody likes Tom Petty, it is just a matter of whether or not you choose to admit it. I freely admit it, I love Petty's work in general, and this is a particularly good one.
This song makes me every time I hear it incredibly sad, dunno why though. I still love it.Somethin' is hidden here. and I took my medicine.
lizgober wrote:
Totally agree
Tom Petty Can do no wrong in my book
Totally agree
Tom Petty Can do no wrong in my book
gjeeg wrote:
Yes, indeed. Great song.
Tom is maturing into a wizened song master.
This tale capturing pain and longing. Gorgeous.
This tale capturing pain and longing. Gorgeous.
Yes, indeed. Great song.
agreed
terrific Tom and one fine kick-ass album ; ) joy!
Tom is maturing into a wizened song master.
This tale capturing pain and longing. Gorgeous.
This tale capturing pain and longing. Gorgeous.
another wonderful song from Tom Petty. I love his storytelling abilities; like Bruce Springsteen. They sure can bring stories to life.
Stingray wrote:
Are you familiar with what is called in statistics a "normal distribution"? Like a bell-curve? You are not by any means the only person rating songs at RP with a strange rating distribution. I don't rate on a curve, personally, I let the chips fall where they may and try to reserve the 1-rating for songs I really dislike. But the fact you have such a high number of "sucko-barfo" ratings is surprising. Like I said, a lot of people here have similar distributions. You are not alone.
I SEE ABSOLUTELY NO LOGIC HERE!
NONE!!
Please explain!
Are you familiar with what is called in statistics a "normal distribution"? Like a bell-curve? You are not by any means the only person rating songs at RP with a strange rating distribution. I don't rate on a curve, personally, I let the chips fall where they may and try to reserve the 1-rating for songs I really dislike. But the fact you have such a high number of "sucko-barfo" ratings is surprising. Like I said, a lot of people here have similar distributions. You are not alone.
Grammarcop wrote:
PLONKER!
Something good coming
Wait and see
Something good coming
Hit PSD.
Wait and see
Something good coming
Hit PSD.
PLONKER!
scrubbrush wrote:
... asks the guy who has the following rankings
10 - 151 song
9 - 267 songs
8 - 351 songs
7 - 132 songs
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1 - 553 songs
... asks the guy who has the following rankings
10 - 151 song
9 - 267 songs
8 - 351 songs
7 - 132 songs
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.
1 - 553 songs
I SEE ABSOLUTELY NO LOGIC HERE!
NONE!!
Please explain!
fatcatjb wrote:
I really love Tom Petty and the HB's but this song just doesn't grab me somehow
Than you are a very unfortunate person - one without AAAANY emotions!
REAL SAD!
10+
NEW CD COMING SOON!
I really love Tom Petty and the HB's but this song just doesn't grab me somehow
Stingray wrote:
... asks the guy who has the following rankings
10 - 151 song
9 - 267 songs
8 - 351 songs
7 - 132 songs
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1 - 553 songs
Nothing much (I know is) better than Petty.
GORGEOUS SONG - GORGEOUS LYRICS!
FINE GUITAR!
PS
Seven (7) no-brainers really gave this song a "1"
What the f*ck is WRONG with you, people?
... asks the guy who has the following rankings
10 - 151 song
9 - 267 songs
8 - 351 songs
7 - 132 songs
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1 - 553 songs
Love them musak, ya!
Lyrics and vocals so very fine
Nothing much (I know is) better than Petty.
GORGEOUS SONG - GORGEOUS LYRICS!
FINE GUITAR!
PS
Seven (7) no-brainers really gave this song a "1"
What the f*ck is WRONG with you, people?
REALLY sweet transition from Beatles "Cry Baby Cry"!!!!!
Something good coming
Wait and see
Something good coming
Hit PSD.
Wait and see
Something good coming
Hit PSD.
AndyJ wrote:
Amen, brother; you and me both.
This song seems so very appropriate at this time of the year....
This year is gone and done.
It wasn't good.
It wasn't fun.
I'm hoping to see a better one.
This year is gone and done.
It wasn't good.
It wasn't fun.
I'm hoping to see a better one.
Amen, brother; you and me both.
Cheers vaidon! Best to All, Peace!!!
AndyJ wrote:
AndyJ wrote:
This song seems so very appropriate at this time of the year....
This year is gone and done.
It wasn't good.
It wasn't fun.
I'm hoping to see a better one.
This year is gone and done.
It wasn't good.
It wasn't fun.
I'm hoping to see a better one.
AndyJ wrote:
I'll second that
This song seems so very appropriate at this time of the year....
This year is gone and done.
It wasn't good.
It wasn't fun.
I'm hoping to see a better one.
This year is gone and done.
It wasn't good.
It wasn't fun.
I'm hoping to see a better one.
I'll second that
This song seems so very appropriate at this time of the year....
This year is gone and done.
It wasn't good.
It wasn't fun.
I'm hoping to see a better one.
This year is gone and done.
It wasn't good.
It wasn't fun.
I'm hoping to see a better one.
Sideorder wrote:
The man is incredibly consistent. He's been writing great songs for decades. Gotta love Tom.
His albums just get better the older he gets. This was a phenomenal album and I'm excited for the next one. Great song.
The man is incredibly consistent. He's been writing great songs for decades. Gotta love Tom.
Tom Petty, The Heartbreakers, and Bill just keep giving. Thanks!
His albums just get better the older he gets. This was a phenomenal album and I'm excited for the next one. Great song.
Ears_of_Stone wrote:
That's it, the world must be ending this year. Proof? I agreed with a post by Stingray.
Holy Crap! Me too.
That's it, the world must be ending this year. Proof? I agreed with a post by Stingray.
Holy Crap! Me too.
I hear Child of the Wind by Bruce Cockburn. Funny.
wave54328 wrote:
wonderful photo - just breathtaking
4merdj wrote:
"Something good coming ... I know it will"
Great song of reflection..
Yes, Tom is working on a new album according to Rolling Stone Mag . Looking forward to it.
Petty describes the new album, not yet titled, "as kind of like Mojo – to a new power. It's not as strict to the blues as that one is. But everything comes from the blues, and we've found something new – a new way to stamp the blues."
The album is also "born the same way as Mojo," he goes on, "where we perform everything together, with very little futzing around with it after it's done. But more than anything else, it's about the songs. Writing a song is such a gift from God. You have to be patient and attentive, and I gotta stay at it a lot. But things turn up, and when they do, it's exciting and makes you want to go back and try it again."
So far, Petty and the Heartbreakers have cut a dozen songs for the new record. "And of those, I hear six that I'm sure about," he says with obvious delight. "There may be more, but I'm definitely sure of those." He laughs again. "If I'm sure about one, that's exciting."
rdo wrote:
It was this album, rdo, that turned my thoughts around on TP. I truly enjoy this album and song - I ended up buying it; the only TP album I own.
I am starting to like this. Something about his singing though is not right. It's like he is singing with nose-plugs on.
It was this album, rdo, that turned my thoughts around on TP. I truly enjoy this album and song - I ended up buying it; the only TP album I own.
rdo wrote:
You mean like Bob Dylan?
I am starting to like this. Something about his singing though is not right. It's like he is singing with nose-plugs on.
You mean like Bob Dylan?
I am starting to like this. Something about his singing though is not right. It's like he is singing with nose-plugs on.
I hate Tom Petty but this song is cool. Sounds more like Dire Straights to me but good stuff.
Groogrux69 wrote:
Agreed
What a great song from a great album. One of TP's best, and that is saying alot.
Agreed
ScottN wrote:
Oh, come on, he has a wide musical, lyrical and thematic range, And whole bunch of widely varied album/cd releases to prove it
I'm with you on this one. TP is more than a one-song-style wonder. This song supports the point. How is this anything like "American Girl"? Or "Free Falling"? It's not. But if you're tone deaf it may be hard to tell the difference.
Oh, come on, he has a wide musical, lyrical and thematic range, And whole bunch of widely varied album/cd releases to prove it
I'm with you on this one. TP is more than a one-song-style wonder. This song supports the point. How is this anything like "American Girl"? Or "Free Falling"? It's not. But if you're tone deaf it may be hard to tell the difference.
Shit thought it was bob dylan with a sore throat
tkosh wrote:
I know Tom Petty's first cousin. I'm just saying!
And I know the person who knows Tom's first cousin!
5 bucks for my autograph!
GODLIKE!
zurcronium wrote:
Ding Ding Ding We Have A Winnah!!!
Not a bad career over these years playing basically the same song over and over again.
Ding Ding Ding We Have A Winnah!!!
"Something good coming ... I know it will"
zurcronium wrote:
True, but he's done it earnestly. It's more like five songs, really.
Not a bad career over these years playing basically the same song over and over again.
True, but he's done it earnestly. It's more like five songs, really.
zurcronium wrote:
Oh, come on, he has a wide musical, lyrical and thematic range, And whole bunch of widely varied album/cd releases to prove it
Not a bad career over these years playing basically the same song over and over again.
Oh, come on, he has a wide musical, lyrical and thematic range, And whole bunch of widely varied album/cd releases to prove it
Stingray wrote:
That's it, the world must be ending this year. Proof? I agreed with a post by Stingray.
TEN !!
That's it, the world must be ending this year. Proof? I agreed with a post by Stingray.
rabbi_phil wrote:
Thanks Rabbi, I needed that. Not that I necessarily agree...but that's funny as hell.
have always liked TP.....specially the early days...Gainsville was the best....but channeling elmer fudd of late.
Thanks Rabbi, I needed that. Not that I necessarily agree...but that's funny as hell.
Not a bad career over these years playing basically the same song over and over again.
A song from the heart.
Thx TP
Thx TP
have always liked TP.....specially the early days...Gainsville was the best....but channeling elmer fudd of late.
Needed this today. Thanks, RP! Great song.
Beautiful song.... Now I remember why I like TP&theHBs.
meinthecorner wrote:
no.
Tom can actually sing...
Tom's voice here sounds a lot like Mr. Zimmerman's. Not a bad thing,really. Just sayin'...
no.
Tom can actually sing...
"Something good coming. It has to be."
It just has to.
It just has to.
As much as I like Tom Petty's music I can't figure out why I've never bought even one CD ?
Puzzling hmm...
Puzzling hmm...
Tom's voice here sounds a lot like Mr. Zimmerman's. Not a bad thing,really. Just sayin'...
Thank you RADIO PARADISE!!10? shoot, at least a 14-15!
7? What was I thinking? 8!
What a great song from a great album. One of TP's best, and that is saying alot.
I luv you Tom Petty. This song is so beautiful.
Tom is still very good
The typical TP chord progression. Laaaaaaame.
Are you really complaining that a Tom Petty song sounds like a Tom Petty song?
And your point is??