"All in a days work," laughs Hicks, who spends most of his nights producing tracks after coming home from his day-time web programming job.
"I feel like musicians have gotten 'soft,'" he continues. "I'm constantly looking for a way to keep a listener's interest, and studying what it really means to have a good 'hook' and grab attention. I grew up listening to all types of music and was able to identify quickly what justified a solid sound. I hope that people hear that through my work."
Patience
Ascendant Stranger Lyrics
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Cutting me open from within
I feel this burden reaching through my skin
With wait comes worries — that's the perception
I beg for patience until my mouth runs dry
Just like the rivers that rolled through my eyes
For your turn!
It's your life if you want to burn it
(Make! Make! Make! Make!)
Me stop wanting!
I build higher while the bricks are falling
Is it so wrong
To want the future in the present
If I wait too long
I'll never get a chance to make things different
Why can't I be patient?
I did not choose the current state I'm in
Trying to write my story starting at the end
Trying to map my path before the lines begin
In an endless circle that I'm running in
I beg to have it until my mouth runs dry
Like my blood while I just wait and die
(Wait! Wait! Wait! Wait!)
For your turn!
It's your life if you want to burn it
(Make! Make! Make! Make!)
Me stop wanting!
I build higher while the bricks are falling
Is it so wrong
To want the future in the present
If I wait too long
I'll never get a chance to make things different
Why can't I be patient?
Why can't I be patient?
In "Patience," Ascendant Stranger explores the theme of waiting and the frustration that comes with it. The singer in the song is struggling to maintain their patience as they navigate the uncertainty of their current circumstances. The lyrics "Inside, my patience is razor thin / Cutting me open from within" describe the feeling of this impatience, which is so intense that it feels physically painful. The burden of waiting is weighing heavily on the singer, and they fear that the longer they wait, the more their worries will consume them.
The song also touches on the idea of control, or lack thereof, in our own lives. The line "I build higher while the bricks are falling" suggests that the singer is trying to hold onto some sense of agency in a situation where there is little they can do to affect the outcome. They want to "make things different," but the more they wait, the more they feel like they are losing control.
In "Patience," Ascendant Stranger has created a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever struggled with waiting for something they want. The lyrics capture the frustration, pain, and fear that can come with the wait, and the chorus invites listeners to question whether it's worth it to continue waiting or to take action to make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside, my patience is razor thin
My ability to remain calm and composed is barely existent
Cutting me open from within
It's causing me immense emotional pain
I feel this burden reaching through my skin
The weight of my impatience is palpable
With wait comes worries — that's the perception
Being forced to wait makes me anxious
I beg for patience until my mouth runs dry
I'm desperate for the ability to remain calm
Just like the rivers that rolled through my eyes
I cry constantly because of my inability to be patient
(Wait! Wait! Wait! Wait!)
For your turn!
It's your life if you want to burn it
(Make! Make! Make! Make!)
Don't rush things just because you want them. Your life, your choices.
Me stop wanting!
I build higher while the bricks are falling
I'm working towards my goals even though things aren't going my way
Is it so wrong
To want the future in the present
Is it a bad thing to want to have what I want right now?
If I wait too long
I'll never get a chance to make things different
If I'm too patient, I might not see any change for a long time
Why can't I be patient?
Why is it so hard for me to wait?
I did not choose the current state I'm in
I'm not happy with where I am, but I didn't have much say in the matter
Trying to write my story starting at the end
I'm trying to take control of my life and plan it out
Trying to map my path before the lines begin
I'm trying to set things in motion before it's even possible to do so
In an endless circle that I'm running in
I feel like I'm trapped and can't break out of this cycle
Like my blood while I just wait and die
My impatience is draining the life out of me
Why can't I be patient?
Why can't I be patient?
I'm still struggling to understand why it's so hard for me to wait
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jordan Kisabeth
This guy is incredible. Do yourself and him a favor by buying his album on iTunes. You won't be disappointed!
Shawn Patrick Woodrow
It's really nice!
Camateur
Pretty good.
Leal Bahamut
I like it.
Valerijonas Anuzis
NICE ONE GOOD SONG
Celina Plüss
😍😍
Michael England
1 person wasn't very patient for this song.