Most children grow up in ‘phases’ – I was given no time for that. I took on the mental weight of an adult the moment I stepped out of that tiny TACA airplane… and into the rest of my life. In fact, the only evidence that I even had a childhood exists in a black 32×17 Rubbermaid trunk. I bought the trunk to protect my books, CDs, and photo albums from the Honduran heat and humidity. Today, I keep the trunk in my closet. It contains stacks of letters from my 8th grade Sunday school class… wishing me well, wishing me luck. It contains letters I wrote to myself… promising myself I would get out alive. It contains the jewelry I wore the day I was kidnapped… the photographs that were taken minutes before it happened, photographs of a dear friend who gave his life so that I could live. It contains fragments of a life that I shut away until now…
When I began writing for this album, I opened the trunk for the first time in years. The overwhelming smell of dark mahogany, coffee, and burning sugarcane (the smell of Honduras) hit me like a wall, and I knew that all the memories I’d stifled were begging to be brought to life. I also knew that I was being presented with a choice: I could let these memories, and the experiences that they represent, cuff me, paralyze me, and make me bitter… or I could turn them into something beautiful… something that other people could relate to and, hopefully, find comfort in. This is my gift.
Waiting For You
Amy Kuney Lyrics
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Trying to sing with a muted voice
We haven't been touched in such a long time
Want to feel the thrill that builds inside
Trying to walk with confidence
Trying to talk in a deeper sense
Need someone to look up to
So catch your breath
Waiting, waiting, oh we've been
Waiting, waiting
Waiting for you, waiting for you
Oh we've been waiting, waiting
Oh we've been waiting, waiting
Waiting for you, oh waiting for you
Did you know we were so in love
With your troubled heart in the shape of us
A flashing light and a rolling stone
When we close our eyes, you take us home
Beating chest and we're starting to move, yeah
We can't resist when you've broken through
Everyone here has dared to dream
You're not singing to us
No, you're singing to me
Waiting, waiting, oh we've been
Waiting, waiting
Waiting for you, waiting for you
Oh we've been waiting, waiting
Oh we've been waiting, waiting
Waiting for you, oh waiting for you
Did you know we were so in love
With your troubled heart in the shape of us
A flashing light and a rolling stone
When we close our eyes
You take us home
You take us home, you take us home
You take us home
Waiting, waiting, oh we've been
Waiting, waiting
Waiting for you, waiting for you
Oh we've been waiting, waiting
Oh we've been waiting, waiting
Waiting for you, oh waiting for you
These lyrics to Amy Kuney's song Waiting For You speak to the longing for connection and inspiration that many people feel in their lives. The first verse touches on the emptiness and frustration that can come from trying to fill that void with meaningless activities and attempts at expression that fall short of our true desires. The chorus, with its repetition of "Waiting for you," hints at the idea that there is someone or something that can fill that void and bring meaning and excitement back into our lives. The second verse explores the idea that this thing we're waiting for might be a person, someone troubled and complex but also compelling and irresistible. The bridge celebrates the power of music to bring people together and create a shared sense of hope and possibility. In the end, the song suggests that however long we have to wait, there is something worth waiting for, something that can take us home and make us feel alive again.
Overall, the song is a powerful reflection on the human need for connection, inspiration, and purpose. It speaks to the challenges we face in finding these things in our lives, and the hope that they are out there somewhere, waiting for us to discover them.
Line by Line Meaning
Listening to meaningless noise
We are surrounded by pointless sound and activity
Trying to sing with a muted voice
We feel stifled and unable to express ourselves freely
We haven't been touched in such a long time
We have not experienced emotional or physical connection in a while
Want to feel the thrill that builds inside
We desire the excitement and passion that comes from being alive
Trying to walk with confidence
We attempt to portray a strong and assured demeanor as we navigate life
Trying to talk in a deeper sense
We aim to engage in meaningful conversations and connect on a deeper level
Need someone to look up to
We long for a mentor or role model to guide and inspire us
So catch your breath
We urge the person we are waiting for to take a moment and reflect
We're waiting for you
We are eagerly anticipating the arrival of this inspirational figure
Did you know we were so in love
We feel deep love and admiration for the person we are addressing
With your troubled heart in the shape of us
We recognize the struggles of the person we love and identify with them
A flashing light and a rolling stone
We see this person as dynamic and adventurous
When we close our eyes, you take us home
Thinking of this person brings us comfort and a sense of belonging
Beating chest and we're starting to move, yeah
We are filled with passion and energy in response to this person's presence
We can't resist when you've broken through
We are unable to resist the powerful influence of this person
Everyone here has dared to dream
Others in our community share our excitement and hope
You're not singing to us
We realize that this person's message is intended for each individual personally
No, you're singing to me
We feel that this person's words are speaking directly to our own heart and soul
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Amy Kuney
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