The first track from City Riots' Socialize EP, Burning Me Out, was recorded in the US at Dragonfly Studios, on the outskirts of Washington, D.C. and was rapidly added to high rotation on Australia's national Triple J radio station.
In late 2008, City Riots were nominated for Triple J's 'Unearthed Artist of the Year Award', which was followed by a busy festival season.
In May 2009, City Riots took a break from a busy touring schedule and relocated to Chicago where they spent 4 months recording their debut full length album with legendary producer Bjorn Thorsrud (Smashing Pumpkins, Dandy Warhols, Billy Corgan). The album is now is its final stages of completion. "She Never Wants To Dance" is the first taste of the band's debut, and the official video (filmed by Jason Penny) is currently being featured online through FILTER MAGAZINE.
Wait for You
City Riots Lyrics
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find it harder just to breath it in
close my eyes and watch me count to 10
and when I wake up we can start again
I find it harder working overtime
and all the lovers that I once admired
even then I cant remember when
who I was and how it ended then.
Take my hand because you're coming too
I always said that I would wait for you
and together hiding here we'll stay
I'll stand and wait out by the overpass
Through falling tress and the long grass
I couldn't see you so I had to run
through the fields like when we were young
and we laid there in the house you made
and we stayed there until summer came
We had no cares, nothing on our heads
the summers came and the summers left
2:
Take my hand because you're coming too
I always said that I would wait for you
and together hiding here we'll stay
I always said that I would wait for you
Take my hand because you're coming too
I always said that I would wait for you
They'll never catch us cause we're miles away.
Now its time to go and run away
through the fields on which we used to play
Take my hand because you're coming too.
I always said that I would wait for you
3:
Take my hand because you're coming too
I always said that I would wait for you
and together hiding here we'll stay
I always said that I would wait for you
Take my hand because you're coming too
I always said that I would wait for you
They'll never catch us cause we're miles away.
(paran0idinsomniac added these lyrics)
The lyrics to City Riots's song "Wait For You" seem to be about a person feeling disconnected from themselves and the world around them. The first verse talks about feeling like they are outside of their own skin and finding it hard to breathe. The person then closes their eyes and counts to 10, indicating a desire to escape or start over. The second verse talks about working too hard and losing touch with past loves and who they used to be. The chorus repeats the phrase "take my hand because you're coming too" and "I always said that I would wait for you," perhaps hinting at a desire for someone to join them in their escape or to reconnect with a past love. The bridge talks about running away through fields and remembering carefree summers. The song ends with the repeated phrase "they'll never catch us cause we're miles away," indicating a desire to escape or disappear from their current life.
One interesting fact about "Wait For You" is that it was the title track of City Riots's second EP, released in 2012. The band was formed in Adelaide, Australia, in 2008 and described their style as "indie-rock with elements of post-punk and new wave." The EP was produced by rock musician Phil McKellar, who has also worked with bands like The Jezabels and Last Dinosaurs. City Riots has since disbanded, with lead singer Ricky Kradolfer going on to form the band A Ghost Orchestra. Another interesting fact is that the song was featured in an episode of the Australian TV show "Home and Away" in 2013.
Based on the chords found online, the chords for "Wait For You" by City Riots are G, D, Em, C for the verses and G, D, C for the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing outside of my own skin
Feeling disconnected from oneself
find it harder just to breath it in
Struggling with daily stressors
close my eyes and watch me count to 10
Trying to manage emotions
and when I wake up we can start again
Hoping for a fresh start
I find it harder working overtime
Feeling exhausted from overwork
and all the lovers that I once admired
Reflecting on past relationships
even then I cant remember when
Feeling disconnected from past experiences
who I was and how it ended then.
Questioning one's identity and past choices
Take my hand because you're coming too
Inviting someone to come along
I always said that I would wait for you
Making a promise to someone
and together hiding here we'll stay
Finding comfort in each other's presence
I'll stand and wait out by the overpass
Waiting for someone in a specific place
Through falling tress and the long grass
Navigating obstacles
I couldn't see you so I had to run
Acting on impulse
through the fields like when we were young
Recalling past memories
and we laid there in the house you made
Finding comfort in a familiar place
and we stayed there until summer came
Enjoying a period of peace
We had no cares, nothing on our heads
Feeling carefree
the summers came and the summers left
Time passing by
They'll never catch us cause we're miles away.
Feeling free from societal pressures and expectations
Now its time to go and run away
Making a decision to escape
through the fields on which we used to play
Returning to a place with fond memories
Contributed by Lauren S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabriel Ward
This is so good.
Kool Rock Radio
"Sea of Bright Lights" one of our favourite albums this year. Stay kool City Riots!
Mark Laba
Very very good! great song! Will purchase this asap
newindieelectro
absolutely amazing!
the AU review
We saw these guys at Fat As Butter in Newcastle recently... They put on a sick show!
Lisa S
Beautiful, love this x
Kerry Stappels
love the clip, and the song is my first choice on my ipod Can't wait for my copy of the album.
Darren Cinque
Great song!! :)
Jake Cohen
Saw you lads in Adelaide fricken awesome dudes.
Matt Brandwood
Best Clip yet! Keep it up guys - Matty Bizzl3 :)