Comments on: Tom Jones’ New Song (And Video), “24 Hours:” What’s It All About? Please Tell Us What You Think

By: "Georgia Peach"

"Georgia Peach" — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:00:04 +0000

Well, I think Tom Jones is really showing off his VOICE, when he is singing 24 Hours. I think the song is about a man who has committed a crime and is going to be executed. He has got one more minute, 24 hours to go. No hidden meaning and certainly nothing personal. Tom Jones is known for one thing on this CD, his VOICE, and yes, it is only a song. Thanks for your ear.

By: Debbie Oakes

Debbie Oakes — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:58:34 +0000

I believe the song is about someone who has committed a heinous crime and is now waiting to be executed. The lyrics are morbid and the music is very haunting, like a death march. Like someone else mentioned though, it’s only a song.

By: SusannePDX

SusannePDX — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:48:45 +0000

THE VOICE is still beautiful, strong, and pure. No techno crap.

OK, next question...what does what "Give a Little Love mean"? lol

By: Moderator

Moderator — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:56:52 +0000

Here's part of a comment from auspop.blogspot.com, an Australian blog, that we thought was interesting:

"We don't quite know what to make of this new track by Wales' most famous export, Sir Thomas Jones - we don't know whether it's complete and utter crap or whether it's one of the most amazing things we've heard in a while (and from what we can ascertain, he wrote this track himself).. Adding to the confusion is the stark video (below) which is black and white, one take, with that artistic spasmodic loss of focus on Tom, who's looking longingly at something off-camera (perhaps a nice trifle). Tom's new album, of the same name, is due for release in the UK on November 25."

By: Martine

Martine — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:22:56 +0000

Thank you TJFriend for your positivity, it’s cheering me up.

By: TJFriend

TJFriend — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:34:25 +0000

OK, my friends, if Tom Jones is reading all of our views and comments on his song, 24 HOURS, I think he would be touched to know how much he is REALLY, REALLY LOVED, and amazed how that particular song has deeply affected all of us. The thought of Tom Jones and death is something we refuse to make that connection with. Folks, it’s only a song where Tom Jones has used his emostions as a canvas and his voice as the paint brush to create the colors and strokes of surrealism. Is it real or is it only a vision of the mind and heart. That is a True Master at work. I doubt very much that Tom Jones is ready to take his last breath, but only ready to exhale more of himself through more songs, performances and other artistic means of expressing himself in the ways only he can do and no one else.

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:16:03 +0000

All of this death talk is depressing me! Come on now – would a guy that said the following – possibly be thinking about taking his last breath? “The fire is still in me,” Jones told The Associated Press in a recent interview, speaking by phone from his home in Los Angeles. “Not to be an oldie, but a goodie. I want to be a contender.”

By: SusannePDX

SusannePDX — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:40:56 +0000

In case anyone wonders what I meant by that typo its “hot energy”.

By: SusannePDX

SusannePDX — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:38:41 +0000

When I said it was about the winding down of ones life, I didn’t take it literally just like “Green Green Grass of Home” doesn’t mean he’s facing execution. Its just a song. Doesn’t mean there is anything looming. Its just that as we all age we are more reflective.

Tom has sung some funky lyrics over the years. Fans don’t care what the song is about–we love Tom’s music! TJ’s got a enough hot engery and talent for years and years and years and years and years!

By: Renn

Renn — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:16:41 +0000

I agree with some of the other comments, but I’m going to go out on a limb here. Maybe it’s metaphorically about Tom’s career….

Salty skin on my back
Sweat it pours like rain
(Talking about performing, we all know how Tom sweats when he performs)
I can feel the attack but I’m numb to pain
The cold is creeping in and it chills my veins
(the negative comments about his age & music, time to retire. He’s heard it all before, but he loves singing and performing so he doesn’t care what they say. He keeps doing his thing, stays true to himself, but wonders — how much longer…?)

I got one more minute, 24 hours to go
(one more minute of singing, of fame – one more minute being figurative rather than literal)

No redemption in my heart
(Tom has no regrets. Made some good choices, some bad, he’s okay with that)
No illusions or facades
(He’s not pretending to be anyone but himself. What you see, is what you get)
What I did I can’t take back
There’s no use in wishing that
(His history is out there, what’s done is done, so why go on about it)

The bell is ringing now and the clock counts down
(could be time is coming to start thinking about retiring, but how fast is that clock ticking?)
I got one more minute, 24 hours to go

Angels won’t help me now
This fate is all mine
(The choices are in Tom’s hands)
Darkness is fading out and so is my time
(He’s had a fabulous life and career, but everyone’s time comes to an end. At some point, he’ll have to retire, the question is when? Darkness=end of his time career-wise)

Hear the footsteps at my door
I don’t struggle anymore
(Footsteps=Young singers/acts: Tom doesn’t try to compete at their game, he stays true to himself. It’s worked)
As I take my final breath
I don’t feel what lies ahead
I’m leaving to a place where I’ll see your face
(As he finishes his last show, whenever that day comes, he’ll be fine. He’s had a great career and he’ll have great memories to look back on and be surrounded by wonderful family and friends)

I had one more minute 24 hours ago
One more minute 24 hours ago
(one more minute of popularity and/or fame: Minute=who knows if that’ll be a day, month, week or year with the public and the changing music market)

Let the sawing begin!