Jeremiah Freed is a rock band from York, Maine. The band's style combines e… Read Full Bio ↴Jeremiah Freed is a rock band from York, Maine. The band's style combines elements of the alternative and southern rock genres. Jeremiah Freed's first major record label recording was a self-titled released by the Republic/Universal label on March 26, 2002. Previously, the band had independently released a CD, which featured some of the same songs that are found on the Republic/Universal release. The next recording, a five song EP entitled Times Don't Change, was released November 1, 2002. On August 12, 2003 Jeremiah Freed released Slowburn. Both of the final two CDs were independently released.

Wait for Me
Jeremiah Freed Lyrics

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I trace the lines that run down your face.
Pouring you in, into disgrace.
I'll sit back as you leave like this,
I get pulled into things I miss.

I am here trying to explain,
It's been so long I can't complain
About the things you said you'd hate,

I don't prefer it, but I can't wait.

No rest for the weary,
No sleep for the tired and distressed.
I guess, there's too much to doubt.
And there's too much to hate,

There's so much, I can't wait.
And I'll wait, I'm still in love like this.
And I guess, it's impossible to miss.
Like the back of my neck

I'm feelin' the strain
Of living without,
Inside of hate.
Will you wait for me?

Or will you call my name?
Will you wait for me?

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Wait For Me" by Jeremiah Freed describes a scene where the singer is observing someone they care about deeply in a moment of vulnerability, "tracing the lines" on their face. The person seems to be going through some difficulty and is on the brink of making some sort of mistake that could lead them to a state of disgrace. Despite wanting to intervene, the singer decides to sit back and let things unfold, feeling somewhat powerless and self-aware of their own tendency to get involved in situations that they shouldn't. The chorus then speaks to the overall feeling of being burdened with too much on one's plate, leading to restlessness and an inability to turn off one's mind. The singer seems to be fixated on the idea of waiting, expressing a desire for someone to wait for them or to seek out their presence despite all the negativity and chaos around them.

The second verse of "Wait for Me" describes the aftermath of some sort of argument or disagreement where the singer is attempting to explain their side of things. There is a sense of bitterness and regret in the air, as both parties seem to be at fault for not being able to communicate effectively. Once again, there is an emphasis on the idea of waiting, with the singer expressing a hope that things will eventually work themselves out or that someone will extend the olive branch. The last lines of the song are an ambiguous call to action, where the singer asks someone to either wait for them or to call their name, leaving the listener to interpret the meaning in their own way.

Line by Line Meaning

I trace the lines that run down your face.
I pay close attention to the visible signs of pain on your face.

Pouring you in, into disgrace.
Causing you to feel bad about yourself, to shame yourself.

I'll sit back as you leave like this,
I won't try to stop you from leaving

I get pulled into things I miss.
I'm frequently drawn into things that I miss, things that remind me of the past.

I am here trying to explain,
I am putting in the effort to clarify my position and situation.

It's been so long I can't complain
It's been a long time since I was able to express my negative feelings about this situation.

About the things you said you'd hate,
About things that you told me you wouldn't like.

I don't prefer it, but I can't wait.
I don't want to wait, but I don't have an alternative.

No rest for the weary,
There is no relief for those who are already exhausted

No sleep for the tired and distressed.
Those who are suffering from stress and anxiety cannot get any sleep.

I guess, there's too much to doubt.
I have too many reasons to be skeptical about this situation.

And there's too much to hate,
There are too many things about this situation that I find objectionable.

There's so much, I can't wait.
I'm so eager for a resolution to this situation that I can't be patient about it.

And I'll wait, I'm still in love like this.
Despite my impatience, my love for you remains strong.

And I guess, it's impossible to miss.
I can't get past this situation, it's ever present in my mind.

Like the back of my neck
In the same way that the back of my neck is always there, this situation will always be on my mind.

I'm feelin' the strain
I am stressed out by the difficulties of this situation.

Of living without,
Of living without you.

Inside of hate.
Feeling hateful and resentful inside.

Will you wait for me?
Will you be patient and wait for me to sort out this situation?

Or will you call my name?
Will you continue to actively reach out to me despite my struggles?

Will you wait for me?
Again, asking for patience and understanding from the person being spoken to.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATT COSBY, NICK GOODALE, JAKE ROCHE, KERRY RYAN, JOE SMITH

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