"There are certain albums that you just naturally crank to a high volume. Cartography's Racoon Moon falls into this category. This Modest Mouse-style rock band from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Detroit teeter on the brink of tightness and out of control with their brazen instrumentals."
-West Michigan NOISE! Magazine, Issue #6
2. A female vocalist from Seattle, WA
Waiting For You
Cartography Lyrics
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End to end
Sorted out all the real and the pretend
Faces melded
Into mine
I let too many people step across the line
I'm plenty sure
We'll stand in silence like we never said a word
Pretend it's over
It's hardly over
Girl, when I close my eyes, I see you
And through the worst of times
You pulled me through
But if you have to go
I'll be waiting for you
Girl, if you have to go
I'll be there waiting for you
Shadows linger
Where you stand
Falling to pieces wasn't part of any plan
Can't remember
Every name
That well is drying up in spite of all the rain
I fear it's over
So long, it's over
I fear it's over
So long, it's over
Girl, when I close my eyes, I see you
And through the worst of times
You pulled me through
But if you have to go
I'll be waiting for you
Girl, if you have to go
I'll be there waiting for you
In "Waiting for You", Cartography delivers lyrics that are filled with introspection and raw emotion. The song conveys the feelings of someone who has gone through a personal journey and has come out on the other side, realizing that people come and go in their lives. The opening lines of "Breathing heavy, end to end, sorted out all the real and the pretend" suggest that the singer has been trying to piece together their life by discarding the things that are meaningless and keeping only the things that matter. The line "Faces melded into mine, I let too many people step across the line" is particularly powerful, implying that the individual has let people in too easily and has perhaps made themselves vulnerable to hurt.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with the loss of someone important in their life. The lines "Can't remember every name, that well is drying up in spite of all the rain" suggest that the individual is finding it hard to hold onto their memories, and is having to let go of things they once held dear. The chorus "Girl, when I close my eyes, I see you, and through the worst of times, you pulled me through" indicates that the person they have lost was someone who was very important to them, and who had helped them through difficult times.
The closing lines of the song carry a sense of resignation, with the singer admitting that they fear the relationship is over, but still insisting that they will be waiting for the person to return. The overall sense is one of emotional depth and a sense of acceptance, as the singer realises that life is full of disappointments, but that hope and love will always endure.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathing heavy
I am feeling anxious and overwhelmed.
End to end
Every part of me is consumed by this emotion.
Sorted out all the real and the pretend
I have distinguished between genuine and insincere relationships.
Faces melded
Memories of people and moments are blending together.
Into mine
I cannot escape the past and the people I have let in.
I let too many people step across the line
I allowed too many people to enter my personal life and be part of my story.
But it's over
The pain and confusion of the past is coming to an end.
I'm plenty sure
I am confident in my decision to move forward.
We'll stand in silence like we never said a word
We will part ways without a goodbye or any words exchanged.
Pretend it's over
I am trying to convince myself that it is truly over.
It's hardly over
I am having a hard time accepting that it is completely finished.
Girl, when I close my eyes, I see you
Even when I try to escape, I cannot forget the memories of you.
And through the worst of times
You were my light in my darkest moments.
You pulled me through
You were the one who gave me hope and strength to carry on.
But if you have to go
If you must leave my life.
I'll be waiting for you
I will be here when you need me, even if it is in the future.
Shadows linger
The remnants of the past still haunt me.
Where you stand
I cannot escape the memories of you and our time together.
Falling to pieces wasn't part of any plan
I never expected to be this broken.
Can't remember
My memory is fading.
Every name
I am forgetting the people who were once important to me.
That well is drying up in spite of all the rain
My ability to remember is diminishing, even when life is difficult.
I fear it's over
I am afraid that this chapter of my life has truly ended.
So long, it's over
The painful memories are now behind me.
Girl, if you have to go
If you must leave my life.
I'll be there waiting for you
I will still be here, hoping that our paths will cross again in the future.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Trevor Misplay
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@hoodiefreak9206
I looked so smooth to me :>
@Stacloux
I like the art style :D
@Kemonoz
Cool ^^