Story Behind The Song
Based on a true story, about the end of a relationship the writer experienced. The irony of it was, after he wrote the song, he eventually realized that the song itself was far better than the relationship :-)
Song Description
It's about coming to terms with the fact that something important in your life is about to end and know ing that you only have a short time left to enjoy what you still have. The singer is waiting for the final encounter with his lover, who is on her way to break up with him. He is sad about what he anticipates is about to happen but takes comfort in the final moments before she arrives, where the relationship between them still remains unbroken.
| Song Length |
4:40 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Folk - Rock |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Breaking Up, Heartbreak |
| Similar Artists |
James Taylor, Indigo Girls |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I've been waiting here for you for some time, for some time.
Contemplating tears so you will stay mine, for some time
But I know you'll let me down easy
and I know you hope I don't cry
and I know that you have to leave me
but for the moment, there is still you and I
I've been floating in a daze for some time, for some time
I've been searching for some way to change your mind, for some time
but I know it's never that easy
and I know I'm wasting your time
and I know you have to leave me
but for the moment, there is still you and I
Helpless and hopeless I walk through the cold
and bury my face in my hands
Crying to no one, "this never was part of my plan"
Frozen and scattered, I'm broken and shattered
and drifting in every way
Oh how I wish you could see what you're throwing away
But I know you'll let me down easy
and I know you hope I don't cry
and I know you have to leave me
but for the moment, there is still you and I
For the moment, there is still you and I