The New South is a bluegrass band formed around 1973 by banjo player J. D. … Read Full Bio ↴The New South is a bluegrass band formed around 1973 by banjo player J. D. Crowe. Their first two albums, Bluegrass Evolution and the eponymous record known by the album number, "Rounder 0044," established them as a dominant force in bluegrass, though the two albums are wildly different.

The New South have recorded and toured with a variety of different lineups. One of the most notable lineup changes came in 2002 when the entire band quit out of desire for a more active performing schedule, forming the band Wildfire. Crowe quickly found replacements (rehiring mandolinist/vocalist Dwight McCall and guitarist/ vocalist Rickey Wasson who had both been members previously) and the New South has continued a moderate performance schedule.

Current and past members include: J.D. Crowe, Doyle Lawson, Tony Rice, Larry Rice, Bobby Slone, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Keith Whitley, Jimmy Gaudreau, Mike Gregory, Steve Bryant, Tony King, Phil Leadbetter, Robert Hale, Darrell Webb, Curt Chapman, Barry Crabtree, Dwight McCall, Rickey Wasson, Harold Nixon, and Ron Stewart.

Waiting For You
J.D. Crowe and the New South Lyrics

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기나긴 하루가 가네
내 마음 모두 아는 것처럼
시간이 빨리 지나가면 더 잊혀지는지 oh

너의 빈자리를 빼면
모든 건 제자리에 있는데
가슴이 고장 났는지
너를 보낸 걸 실감 못해

나의 모든 사랑은 헛된 얘기

나 이렇게 너를 보내
하지만 나에겐 기다림의 시작인 걸
떠나가지마 내 사랑아
두 번 다시 널 볼 수 없잖아
내 맘속에 남아있는 그대

너의 빈자리를 빼면
모든 건 제자리에 있는데
가슴이 고장 났는지
너를 보낸 걸 실감 못해

나의 모든 사랑은 헛된 얘기

나 이렇게 너를 보내
하지만 나에겐 기다림의 시작인 걸
떠나가지마 내 사랑아
두 번 다시 널 볼 수 없잖아
내 맘속에 남아있는 그대

떠나가지마 내 사랑아
두 번 다시 널 볼 수 없잖아
어디서든 언제라도 힘들고 지칠 땐
내게로 돌아와 제발

행복해야 해 내 사랑아
그 날까지 영원할 때까지

그대만은 나를 잊고 아낌없이 지워
이젠

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.D. Crowe and the New South's song, "Waiting for You," describe the pain and longing felt by someone who has been left behind by their loved one. The singer mourns the loss of their partner, wondering if time will make it easier to forget them. They explain that everything in their life is still the same, except for the emptiness left behind by their loved one. The singer is unable to come to terms with the fact that their beloved is gone and admits that all their efforts to love and hold on were futile.

The chorus repeats the plea for the loved one to not go and to come back to them. The singer knows that they will never see their loved one again, and they cannot bear the pain of this loss. They are left alone with their grief, holding onto the memories of their love.

Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the pain of separation and loss. The singer's passionate plea for love and companionship, even if it means waiting, is heartfelt and emotional.

Line by Line Meaning

기나긴 하루가 가네
A long day is passing by

내 마음 모두 아는 것처럼
As if my heart knows everything

시간이 빨리 지나가면 더 잊혀지는지 oh
I wonder if I'll forget more quickly if time passes by oh

너의 빈자리를 빼면
If I ignore the empty space you left

모든 건 제자리에 있는데
Everything is in its place

가슴이 고장 났는지
But it feels like my heart is broken

너를 보낸 걸 실감 못해
I can't believe that you're gone

나의 모든 사랑은 헛된 얘기
All of my love seems like it was for nothing

나 이렇게 너를 보내
I'm sending you away like this

하지만 나에겐 기다림의 시작인 걸
But for me, it's the start of waiting

떠나가지마 내 사랑아
Don't leave me, my love