Born in London to a Greek father and Scottish-French mother, Murdoch was raised in Greece (just outside of Athens) until he was ten and then moved to Scotland with his family. He attended university in the United States (in North Carolina). He currently lives between New York and a small house on the remote west coast of Scotland where he spends his days writing and working on a small wooden sailing boat.
Murdoch's early recordings were self-released on his own Zero Summer Records. Four Songs (2002) was a four song EP released on the site CD Baby where it was, for a time, the site's all-time number-one selling record. Time Without Consequence, a traditional eleven song record, was released in 2006. It was one of the most licensed albums of the decade, receiving placements on dozens of films and television shows. A number of new songs are previewed in the 2009 movie Away We Go, a film created by director Sam Mendes and written by husband-and-wife team of Dave Eggers and Vendela Vida. The soundtrack featured nine of his songs in total..
Murdoch released his third recording, Towards the Sun (2009), exclusively through his website as a limited edition CD in a hand-numbered sleeve. The album was officially released on March 8th 2011.
In June 2012, Murdoch's song "All My Days" was used to promote the BBC's advert campaign for the following Summer's BBC iPlayer features. In September and October 2012, "All My Days" was featured in the U.S. in a television commercial for Sprint wireless.
Wait
Alexi Murdoch Lyrics
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Where I'm finally in my place
But I'm fumbling still full proof
And it's cluttering my space
Casting shadows on my face
Though I have the strength to move a hill
I can hardly leave my room
And I'll listen for a tune
While my mind is on the moon
And If I stumble, and if I stall
And if I slip now, and if I should fall
And if I can't be, all that I could be
Will you? Will you wait for me?
Cause everywhere I seem to be
I am only passing through
I dream these days are about the sea
I always wake up feeling blue
Wishing I could dream of you
So if I stumble, and If I fall
And if I slip now, and loose it all
And if I can't be, all that I could be
Will you? Will you wait for me?
And wait for me
And wait for me
And wait for me
Won't you wait for me?
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't wait for me
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me?
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me?
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me?
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me?
The lyrics of Alexi Murdoch's song "Wait" explore the experiences of the singer, who feels as though they are on the verge of making something of themselves. Though they possess the strength to move mountains, they are bogged down by a sense of insecurity and feel as though they are just passing through life with a lack of direction. The singer admits to being clutter-prone and stuck in a rut, casting shadows on their face. They express a deep desire to find meaning and purpose in their life but are struggling to do so.
In the chorus of "Wait," the singer asks if someone will wait for them while they stumble, stall, slip or fall. They want to know if someone will stand by them on their journey, even as they struggle to find their way. The song ends with a plea for someone to wait for them and their hopes that they can eventually be all they can be.
This song is an anthem for anyone who has ever struggled with a lack of direction or self-doubt. Murdoch's lyrics are deeply relatable and seemingly honest, capturing the frustration and confusion that come with being unsure of oneself. Despite the singer's sense of despair and insecurity, the song ultimately ends on a hopeful note, suggesting that by sticking with one's journey, one can eventually find their true purpose and place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel I'm on the verge of some great trail
I sense that I'm about to embark on a significant journey or experience
Where I'm finally in my place
Where I will feel like I belong and fit in
But I'm fumbling still full proof
But I am still making mistakes despite trying to be perfect
And it's cluttering my space
And these mistakes are crowding and complicating my life
Casting shadows on my face
Making me feel ashamed and doubtful
Though I have the strength to move a hill
Even though I have the power and determination to accomplish a great task
I can hardly leave my room
I struggle with anxiety and self-doubt that make it difficult to take action
So I sit perfectly still
So I remain inactive and wait it out
And I'll listen for a tune
And I'll pay attention to the world around me for guidance and inspiration
While my mind is on the moon
While my thoughts wander far away from reality, perhaps to escape my current state
And If I stumble, and if I stall
And if I make mistakes or become stuck in my journey
And if I slip now, and if I should fall
And if I lose my balance or completely fail in my attempts
And if I can't be, all that I could be
And if I am unable to achieve my fullest potential
Will you? Will you wait for me?
Will you remain patient and supportive of me, despite my shortcomings?
Cause everywhere I seem to be
Because no matter where I go in life
I am only passing through
I feel like I am just moving from one thing to another without any sense of purpose or fulfillment
I dream these days are about the sea
I yearn for more adventure and freedom, like what the ocean represents
I always wake up feeling blue
But when I come back to reality, I feel unsatisfied and unhappy
Wishing I could dream of you
Wishing I could find comfort and support in someone else, someone who understands me
So if I stumble, and If I fall
So if I struggle or fail in my endeavors
And if I slip now, and loose it all
And if I lose everything I have worked for
And if I can't be, all that I could be
And if I am unable to reach my true potential
Will you? Will you wait for me?
Will you remain by my side and continue to believe in me?
And wait for me
Please show me patience and understanding
Please wait for me
Please don't abandon me in my times of need
Won't wait for me
Do you have the strength to be there for me no matter what?
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDREW ARCHER, HARRIET MURDOCH, JOHN ELLIOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
Feel I'm on the verge of some great truth
Where I'm finally in my place
But I'm fumbling still for proof
And it's cluttering my space
Casting shadows on my face
[Verse 2]
I know I have the strength to move a hill
But I can hardly leave my room
So I'll sit here perfectly still
And I'll listen for a tune
While my mind is on the moon
[Chorus]
And if I stumble
And if I stall
And if I slip now
And if I should fall
And if I can't be all that I could be
Will you, will you wait for me
[Verse 3]
'Cause everywhere I seem to be
I am only passing through
I dream these days about the sea
I always wake up feeling blue
Wishing I could dream of you
[Chorus]
So if I stumble
And if I fall
And if I slip now
And lose it all
And if I can't be all that I could be
Will you, will you wait for me
[Post-Chorus]
And wait for me
And wait for me
And wait for me
Won't you wait for me
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me
And wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me
[Outro]
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Please wait for me
Won't you wait for me
@rohidm6911
"Away we go" brought me here.... β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
@justingrooms6261
I do not know how this guy is not more popular.. his voice just flows through me
@virgochick1
I agree...his music is beautiful and memorizing...love it
@thestuffoflife88
Can't find this in pop radio
Grateful that I found him
@nathanbyrdman
β@@virgochick1 qq+qqqq
@zeldahasastory8648
I played this for my daughter while in my belly, then after while she was in the NICU, and still to this day. I still cry when I play it, but they are not sad tears anymore.
@Matchhead79
That's the most beautiful thing I've ever heard
@zeldahasastory8648
@@Matchhead79 thank you Brianπ She is now 2 and a half years old and she knows this song by heart. ππ
@Patrick_Cooper
My first son was born, at 26 weeks. One pound 2 Oz. It was a scary time for us, but faith and prayers got us through. Today, Kyle is 24 and although small of stature, only 4' 8" but every bit as loving as any father could hope from a child. He was not supposed to live this long, but despite the fucking doctors who told us differently, he is going strong, and a strong man of God.
And the F word is used in this case correctly. They had no clue, about my boy. He ripped the nasal prongs from his nose within a few hours of being born. " I don't need your help, I have God on my side." At least that's how I saw it, after a harrowing 3 hour drive through a snow storm over the Cascade Mountains in Washington...
@zeldahasastory8648
@@Patrick_Cooper Thank you so much Patrick. Leave it or not, just made me feel so much better. She is approaching three and we are aging out of early intervention. I'm terrified. there's no way she can go to school right now with the virus stuff but when she does, I'm your typical mama. I'm going to be a nervous wreck lol. I was so worried about what's going to happen to her in the future but you helped. Thank you for giving my family some hope and may God bless you and yours. Stay safe and well during such difficult times.