Bower attended Bedales School, a boarding school in England. He is a former member of the National Youth Music Theatre. He was the lead singer for The Darling Buds until the band split in 2015. His new band, Counterfeit, released their debut EP Come Get Some on November 27, 2015.
Waiting
Jamie Campbell Bower Lyrics
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You try to not make a sound
Hearts collide
We still have plenty of time
I'm like a child, a boy young man of 23
And I believe in us cause you believe in me
believe in me
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
Lights go down
We try to not make a sound
Hearts collide
I still have plenty of time
I'm like a child, a boy, young man of 23
And I believe in us cause you believe in me, believe in me
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
So come close, and ill scream
Oh just let me be me
And I fail to see
The dark skies are all that's well inside me
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But you'll help put me back together
The song "Waiting" by Jamie Campbell Bower talks about waiting for someone to come back and be with you again. The lyrics hint at a long-distance relationship where the two people involved in the same relationship are miles away from each other. The singer in the song is waiting for his lover to come back to him as he stands in the dark, keeping his arms outstretched.
The opening lines of "Lights go down, you try to not make a sound" indicate that the setting is a quiet and dark place, and the singer is waiting for his lover who is yet to arrive. The lyrics "My bones may be falling apart, but I'll wait for you come this summer" showcase the lengths the singer is willing to go to be with his lover. He is ready to overlook the difficulties of the long-distance relationship and wait for his partner for any amount of time.
The song ends on a hopeful note as the singer essentially tells his lover that he may be falling apart internally, but he knows she can help put him back together again. This song is a beautiful tribute to love and long-distance relationships, which can be difficult to maintain but are worth it when the love is strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights go down
The lights dim, setting a tone for what is to come.
You try to not make a sound
There is a sense of anticipation, almost a need for silence.
Hearts collide
Two individuals have come together, whether physically or emotionally, and become intertwined.
We still have plenty of time
Despite some sort of unknown timeline, the individuals involved feel like they can take things slowly.
I'm like a child, a boy young man of 23
The artist sees himself as youthful and inexperienced.
And I believe in us cause you believe in me
The singer is reassured by the confidence his partner places in him.
believe in me
The singer repeats this phrase, emphasizing the importance of being trusted and believed in by his partner.
And I'll wait for you in the dark
The artist is willing to wait for his partner, even in difficult or uncertain times.
Arms outstretched comforting lover
The artist offers comfort and support to his partner through physical touch.
My bones may be falling apart
The artist feels weakened, but is still holding on for his partner.
But I'll wait for you come this summer
The singer has a specific time frame in mind for their reunion.
So come close, and ill scream
The artist desires a physical closeness to his partner, which will unleash his emotions.
Oh just let me be me
The singer wants his partner to accept him as he is, flaws and all.
And I fail to see
There is an acknowledgement of not being able to fully understand one's own emotions.
The dark skies are all that's well inside me
Despite seeming gloomy, the singer is content with his own inner emotions and thoughts.
But you'll help put me back together
The artist relies on his partner to help him heal and come back to himself.
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@viktriamoon5914
Lights go down
You try to not make a sound
Hearts collide
We still have plenty of time
I'm like a child, a boy young man of 23
And I believe in us 'cause you believe in me
Believe in me
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
Lights go down
We try to not make a sound
Hearts collide
I still have plenty of time
I'm like a child, a boy, young man of 23
And I believe in us 'cause you believe in me
Believe in me
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
So come close, and I'll scream
Oh just let me be me
And I fail to see
The dark skies aren't all that dwell inside me
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for you come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But I'll wait for come this summer
And I'll wait for you in the dark
Arms outstretched comforting lover
My bones may be falling apart
But you'll help put me back together
@romeblanchard3419
I remember being obsessed with him after watching The Mortal Instruments. I thought I was over that then I fell in love with him again after seeing him in Stranger things.
@ivannaarvizu2149
Same thing here... My teenager me reapeared
@asmafarag6380
SAAAMMEEEEEEEEEEEEE
@leana2747
I feel the same aha !
@sovenok4765
Yeeeeee the same
@AndreFernandesMovies
I literally spoiled myself by searching him. When I was watching Stranger Things I was like "This is Jamie Bower from Twilight and Harry Potter right?", so I went to google and searched Jamie Campbell Bower, and the first link showed was titled "Jamie Campbell Bower, the actor behind Vecna on Stranger Things" -.-
So I basically knew he was going to be revealed as Vecna in episode 2. God damn it xD
@auroramalfoy1184
People just began to notice Jamie from stranger things even though he appeared in other big movies such as harry potter, twilight, and the mortal instruments city of bones. He is not only a brilliant actor but also an accomplished singer and model. I could listen to his songs all day. Love you, Jamie!
@froggernemocat749
I was obsessed with him years ago. Stranger things reinded me he existed. So grateful!
@Nonamegirl1
He was okay in Harry Potter?
@greysonlee665
EXACTLY WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING