Waters has toured the country extensively, both as a headline act and in support of international heavy weights such as Method Man & Redman, DJ Premier and De La Soul, as well as many of Australian hip-hop’s biggest artists, including Bliss N Eso, The Herd, Urthboy, Muph N Plutonic, Drapht, Pez & 360, The Potbelleez and The Funkoars.
Widely regarded as one of the most progressive and entertaining new hip-hop artists in the country, Chance Waters has successfully built a large cult following throughout Australia. His live show incorporates instrumental, acoustic, electronic and theatrical elements and has garnered rave reviews in Street Press, Newspapers and Blogs.
In 2009 He independently released his debut album Inkstains, a disc which saw widespread national acclaim and earned him labels such as "an intelligent lyricist and masterful storyteller" (The Australian Newspaper) "a breath of fresh air" (Rave Magazine) and "an impressive glimpse into the future" (Onion Magazine). The album also earned him coveted featured artist spots on Triple J Unearthed, MYSPACE.COM and SBA Music and the lead single 'Inkstains' achieved playlisting on community radio taste makers including FBi Radio and regular rotation on national youth broadcaster Triple J.
'Inkstains' proved such a hit with audiences that it topped charts in AMRAP's 'Most Ordered To Air' tally, placed in the top 5 of Perisher Blue's Launch Your Band Competition and even went viral on YouTube in a Dane Searls Unit BMX video accruing more than 150,000 plays. The song also won a joint competition run by Triple J Unearthed and NIDA for the production of a professional video clip which was consequently added to playlist on ABC's RAGE.
In 2010 Chance Waters embarked on two separate national headline tours, totalling over thirty dates across the country to more than 7000 punters. On top of this he won a spot to showcase his material at APRA's 'Song Summit Live’, played numerous support slots and spot shows and is set to join 'Mind Over Matter' on the east coast leg of their national tour in December.
In 2011 he is set to release both his Sophomore album and an acoustic EP containing renditions of popular songs from 'Inkstains' as well as previously unreleased material. The EP will be launched in a free three week residency at Sydney's popular Oxford Art Factory, before being taken across the country in a limited run of dates at intimate venues.
Maybe Tomorrow
Chance Waters Lyrics
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The Internet told me this would be the end of days
So I should say my last goodbyes and probably give all my shit away,
But as I watched the fireworks explode in purple flames,
I breathed in the morning of another year of everyday's
I heard a preacher man claiming that the rapture's coming
He blamed it on the gays and democrats and probably someone else
I didn't really pay it mind, I've learned from life that
New age hippies claim this is a crystal age
And we'll all resonate away, evolve onto a higher plane
I think they might have missed a couple of bits on evolution
But that's alright at least we both agree that there's a future
But I'll admit I kind of see some things the same
When I close my eyes, and look away
And bury my head in the sand and wait
For better days - they're on their way
Maybe tomorrow, when the sun comes out and melts my flesh away,
Maybe tomorrow, when the toxic clouds just take our breath away
And it'll be alright when the dark sets in and the screams all fade away,
Maybe tomorrow; there'll be no one to save
2: Chance Waters]
I've got a bit of a penchant, for Mr. Nostradamus
I'd rather read the stars than read a fucking vampire drama,
And reincarnation - don't even get me started,
Hell in another life I might have been the Dalai Lama,
But I don't trust computers, like I don't trust their users
They're gonna take control, we've all seen the movies
But I can't see how that'd change a thing for you and me,
Cause half of the kids that I know, uh, already worship Google,
The other half will spend their final days on Facebook,
Making events about the end that no one came to,
But you can catch me on my soapbox,
Telling them that it won't stop, until we flick the switch and turn this globe off,
It makes it easier I've found,
To shout the sky is falling down,
Until there's nothing left to say
And close my eyes, and drift away
Maybe tomorrow, when the sun comes out and melts my flesh away,
Maybe tomorrow, when the toxic clouds just take our breath away
And it'll be alright when the dark sets in and the screams all fade away,
Maybe tomorrow there'll be no one to save;
3: Lilian Blue]
Don't you know, there's not too long to go;
I've met a man who knows - he said the world will end on, (someday, someday)
Don't you know, there's not too long to go;
I've met a girl who knows - she said the world will end on, (someday, someday)
Maybe tomorrow, when the sun comes out and melts my flesh away,
Maybe tomorrow, when the toxic clouds just take our breath away
And it'll be alright when the dark sets in and the screams all fade away,
Maybe tomorrow there'll be no one to save;
The song "Maybe Tomorrow" by Chance Waters is a commentary on contemporary society's views on the end of days, and the different ways people react to them. The lyrics are divided into two parts, with the first section exploring different perspectives on the end of days. The singer mentions how different sources like the internet, preachers, and new age hippies all offer different predictions about the end of the world. Despite all these differing opinions, the singer acknowledges that the future is unpredictable and that there is still hope for tomorrow.
In the second section, the singer talks about his own views on the end of the world. He mentions his fascination with Nostradamus and the idea of reincarnation. He also expresses his mistrust of technology and how it could potentially control humanity. However, the singer ultimately understands that the end of the world is out of his control, and he struggles to find comfort in being powerless. The song ends with Lilian Blue's haunting hook, which echoes the different perspectives and opinions presented throughout the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
The Internet told me this would be the end of days
Chance Waters heard predictions of an apocalypse on the Internet
So I should say my last goodbyes and probably give all my shit away
He contemplated preparing for the end by saying goodbye and giving away his possessions
But as I watched the fireworks explode in purple flames, I breathed in the morning of another year of everyday's
Despite the doomsday predictions, Chance Waters celebrated the new year and looked forward to another year of life
I heard a preacher man claiming that the rapture's coming He blamed it on the gays and democrats and probably someone else
A preacher attributed the impending doomsday to certain groups of people
I didn't really pay it mind, I've learned from life that I would fall for anything if I refuse to stand for something
Chance Waters chose to ignore the preacher's words, believing that people who don't stand for something will fall for anything
New age hippies claim this is a crystal age And we'll all resonate away, evolve onto a higher plane I think they might have missed a couple of bits on evolution But that's alright at least we both agree that there's a future
New age beliefs about a crystal age and evolution are discussed, but Chance Waters sees the value in having hope for the future
But I'll admit I kind of see some things the same When I close my eyes, and look away And bury my head in the sand and wait For better days - they're on their way
He admits that he shares some of the same fears, and sometimes it's easier to ignore them and wait for better days
Maybe tomorrow, when the sun comes out and melts my flesh away, Maybe tomorrow, when the toxic clouds just take our breath away And it'll be alright when the dark sets in and the screams all fade away, Maybe tomorrow; there'll be no one to save
The chorus implies that the possibility of the end of the world is still present and that maybe tomorrow it will happen, leaving no one to save
I've got a bit of a penchant, for Mr. Nostradamus I'd rather read the stars than read a fucking vampire drama, And reincarnation - don't even get me started, Hell in another life I might have been the Dalai Lama
Chance Waters has an interest in Nostradamus and astrology, but he doesn't believe in reincarnation
But I don't trust computers, like I don't trust their users They're gonna take control, we've all seen the movies But I can't see how that'd change a thing for you and me, Cause half of the kids that I know, uh, already worship Google, The other half will spend their final days on Facebook, Making events about the end that no one came to
Chance Waters has distrust towards technology and its users, but he also doubts the impact it will have on humanity's demise
But you can catch me on my soapbox, Telling them that it won't stop, until we flick the switch and turn this globe off, It makes it easier I've found, To shout the sky is falling down, Until there's nothing left to say And close my eyes, and drift away
He uses his voice to discuss his viewpoint on the end of times and ultimately accepts his powerlessness in the situation.
Don't you know, there's not too long to go; I've met a man who knows - he said the world will end on, (someday, someday) Don't you know, there's not too long to go; I've met a girl who knows - she said the world will end on, (someday, someday)
Chance Waters references others who believe in an impending end of days.
Contributed by Michael J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.