The Waiting Hour
Human Drama Lyrics


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When your bag of secrets opened up and spilled
That radiant glow just disappeared
You rained down from the clouds you were in

Sometimes we can be so blind
But how does pain so bad not bleed
You push, you push, sometimes you don't expect to fall
But it's the violent turning of the golden rule
A lifetime of hell for every minute of heaven

I know your heart is breaking here in the waiting hour
And I know it will never heal here in the waiting hour

So cross your fingers, or your heart
Your idle wish commands no more
The mirror you hate reveals all in this world you control
Just empty out that bag of tricks
Cause in this limbo they don't exist
Just like your vanity, your hopes, your prayers, your dreams
Now did you hear the thunder when you realized
Your very own hands reached in and tore your heart out

I know your heart is breaking here in the waiting hour
And I know it can never heal here in the waiting hour

I know your heart is breaking
I know your heart is breaking
And I know how it feels the first time
In the waiting hour

I know your heart is breaking
I know your heart is breaking




I know your heart is breaking
Just like mine did

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Human Drama's "The Waiting Hour" are a poignant portrayal of heartbreak, pain and the struggle of coming to terms with one's own flaws and mistakes. The song opens with the confession of someone who has kept their secrets hidden, but when they're exposed, they're left feeling vulnerable and helpless. The once radiant glow that they had fades away, and they find themselves crashing down from the clouds that they were on.


The singer points out how sometimes people can be unaware of their shortcomings, and how it's difficult to understand how someone can be in so much pain without it being visible. The violent turning of the golden rule describes how sometimes one can hurt oneself by taking actions that one wouldn't want to be taken on oneself. The lyrics go on to describe how the waiting hour, a time when one is forced to confront the truth of one's actions, can be a time of intense agony and heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

When your bag of secrets opened up and spilled That radiant glow just disappeared You rained down from the clouds you were in
When your hidden troubles were exposed, your happiness faded away and you fell from grace.


Sometimes we can be so blind But how does pain so bad not bleed You push, you push, sometimes you don't expect to fall But it's the violent turning of the golden rule A lifetime of hell for every minute of heaven
At times we are ignorant of our own suffering, but it does not make it any less real. We may strive for success, only to experience crushing disappointment. Life can be an agonizing ordeal with brief moments of relief.


I know your heart is breaking here in the waiting hour And I know it will never heal here in the waiting hour
I understand your heartache during this time of uncertainty, and I recognize it may never fully mend in this state of limbo.


So cross your fingers, or your heart Your idle wish commands no more The mirror you hate reveals all in this world you control Just empty out that bag of tricks Cause in this limbo they don't exist Just like your vanity, your hopes, your prayers, your dreams Now did you hear the thunder when you realized Your very own hands reached in and tore your heart out
Do not rely on hope or luck. You are responsible for your own fate, and you must confront your flaws and insecurities. Your false facades and fantasies have no meaning in this state of uncertainty, and you must confront the harsh reality of your situation. You must take responsibility for your own pain and the role you played in its creation.


I know your heart is breaking here in the waiting hour And I know it can never heal here in the waiting hour
Once again, I understand your pain and recognize that it is unlikely to fully recover in this time of waiting.


I know your heart is breaking I know your heart is breaking And I know how it feels the first time In the waiting hour
I continue to empathize with your suffering, and I have experienced similar emotions in the past. This waiting period can be especially painful.


I know your heart is breaking I know your heart is breaking I know your heart is breaking Just like mine did
I understand that your heart is in turmoil, and I have personally experienced the same intensity of emotion.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SALVADOR JOHN INDOVINA

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