At the heart of his appeal is a lyrical honesty and devotion to his fans seldom found in today's mainstream musical landscape. And his fans love him for it. As testament to this artist-fan connection, out of 1,700 artists entered in the SSL/Eventful/Tunecore "Lay It Down And Mix It Up In The UK" Contest, Gavin took first place, winning by a margin of over 13,000 votes and more than doubling the number of votes cast for the second place finisher. Having won, Gavin traveled to Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios to begin work on his new studio album (due for release in 2013). Like his previous offerings, the album is sure to please fans and critics alike, showcasing his poignant lyrics, true musicianship, and further setting him apart from other artists in the piano singer-songwriter genre. Talented, down-to-earth, and with songs that touch the soul, Gavin is truly one to watch in 2013.
I Will Wait
Gavin Mikhail Lyrics
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Like a stone
And I fell heavy into your arms
These days of dust
Which we have known
Will blow away with this new sun
But I'll kneel down
Wait for now
Know my ground
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
So break my step
And relent
Well you forgave and I won't forget
Know what we've seen
And him with less
Now in some ways
Shake the excess
'cus I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
Now I'll be bold
As well as strong
And use my head alongside my heart
So tame my flesh
And fix my eyes
A tethered mind freed from the lies
And I'll kneel down
Wait for now
And I'll kneel down
Know my ground
Raise my hands
Paint my spirit gold
Bow my head
Keep my heart slow
'cus I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
And I will wait, I will wait for you
The song "I Will Wait" by Gavin Mikhail is about waiting for someone special despite the struggles and obstacles that the couple may face in the journey of love. The singer portrays himself as someone who has come home, heavy as a stone and falls into the arms of his lover. He then talks about the struggles they have been through together as a couple, which he believes will eventually blow away with a new dawn of hope. The singer pleads to kneel down and wait for his lover, as he knows his ground and won't relent in his pursuit of the love of his life.
Furthermore, the lyrics signify the determination of the artist to keep faith in the relationship they share. The phrase "break my step and relent" represents the minor setbacks in their relationship, but the artist keeps his hope alive and doesn't forget the strength of their bond. The singer then goes on to mention that their love is greater than any materialistic things which they may have seen and they have learned to shake the excess.
In conclusion, the song "I Will Wait" talks about the struggles in a relationship, but the power of love keeps them together. The singer is determined to wait for his lover and remains hopeful, strong, and faithful. The song's lyrics convey powerful emotions that resonate with the listener and the meaning behind the words is relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I came home
I returned from a journey or experience
Like a stone
In a heavy, solid and unemotional manner
And I fell heavy into your arms
I sought comfort in your embrace
These days of dust
The past times of difficulty and hardship
Which we have known
That we have shared with each other
Will blow away with this new sun
Will disappear with the arrival of a new and better time
But I'll kneel down
I will show humility and submission
Wait for now
Be patient and wait for the right time
Know my ground
Be aware of my position and what is right for me
And I will wait, I will wait for you
I am determined to wait for you no matter what
So break my step
Things are changing and not going according to plan
And relent
Admit defeat and yield to the situation
Well you forgave and I won't forget
I am grateful for your forgiveness and won't take it for granted
Know what we've seen
Remember the experiences we shared together
And him with less
Notice those who are less fortunate than us
Now in some ways
In some aspects of life
Shake the excess
Get rid of unnecessary materialism and focus on the important things
Now I'll be bold
I will show courage and strength
As well as strong
Not only physically strong, but also emotionally and mentally resilient
And use my head alongside my heart
Make decisions using both logic and emotion
So tame my flesh
Control my physical urges and desires
And fix my eyes
Focus my attention and efforts
A tethered mind freed from the lies
Free my mind from the falsehoods and negative thoughts that hold me back
Raise my hands
Show gratitude and praise
Paint my spirit gold
Make my soul pure and valuable
Bow my head
Show respect and submission
Keep my heart slow
Stay calm and patient
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.