Story Behind The Song
This song is one of my favourites. It came from a very personal space. It also was one of the few songs that almost wrote itself. I remember writing the hook for the chorus, fine-tuning it and then the verses just happing. It's a very rare thing for me. I
Song Length |
6:41 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Moving, Poignant |
Subject |
Existence, Loneliness |
Similar Artists |
Coldplay, Goo Goo Dolls |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
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Lyrics
CRUMBLING DOWN AROUND HIM,
A HOUSE HE THOUGHT WAS SO SECURE.
FEELING DOUBT SURROUND HIM,
HE SHUTS HIMSELF OFF FROM THE WORLD.
SEEING DREAMS ELUDE HIM
NEARLY THERE AND YET SO FAR
CHORUS
WAIT FOR ME, WAIT FOR ME
I CAN CATCH UP
WAIT FOR ME
I'M RUNNING AS FAST AS I CAN
AS FAST AS THESE LEGS WILL CARRY ME
WAIT FOR ME
POURING EVERYTHING INTO SOMETHING THAT WAS MEANT TO BE.
WAKING UP TO FIND OUT THE TWIST IN EVERY MYSTERY.
SHADOWS FORMING INSIDE A PLACE THAT ONCE WAS SO BRIGHT
CHORUS