Since releasing his debut album and receiving nation-wide exposure through itunes, Bryant has toured relentlessly throughout North America. After a successful first year, (ECMA, Music Nova Scotia and Covenant award nominations and three cross Canada tours) 2011 proved to be the first step towards a very bright future.
Described as like a watercolor painting, Bryant's music is beautiful in its melancholy, strength and character conveyed through nicely contrasting styles. His live set aims to hit spiritual and often comedic highs as well as sweet, somber lows. Bryant actively tours throughout Canada. His full length follow-up album entitled "What Takes You", was released in 2012.
Don't Wait
Jon Bryant Lyrics
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I woke up in someone else's shoes
Mind a little hazy, I can barely write my name
Should I even care? To try to find my way?
I found out in lovely San Francisco
I found out between those golden gates
I set it all in motion when I pulled you on that stage
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we drifted far apart
You were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come back around
I broke down in Southern California
I got caught on that sweet sunset strip
Strangers in my corner with candy and their trick
Do I even dare? Oh, do I even dare?
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we drifted far apart
You were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come
Back down, back down
If you're flying high or swinging low
Don't wait for me to come back home
'Cause I've been holding on to you for quite some time
I've been holding on to you, holding on to you
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we drifted far apart
You were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come back around
In Jon Bryant's song Don't Wait, the singer expresses his feeling of being lost and disconnected from himself and those around him as he wakes up in Central California in someone else's shoes. The singer's mind is a little hazy, indicating a feeling of disorientation and confusion, and he struggles to even write his name. He questions whether he should even care to try to find his way, indicating a sense of apathy and hopelessness.
The song then continues with the singer finding out something in San Francisco between the golden gates. It is suggested that he set something in motion, pulled someone else on stage, and later realized that person pushed away from him. The following verse describes the singer's breakdown in Southern California, where he got caught on the sweet sunset strip, surrounded by strangers with candy and their tricks. He questions whether he even dares to continue and take the next steps.
The chorus of the song repeatedly tells the listener not to wait for the singer to come back around, as they have drifted far apart. Despite this distance, the singer confesses that the other person was always in his heart, but it's not worth waiting for him to come back if he doesn't make an effort to try.
Overall, the lyrics of Don't Wait touch on the themes of disorientation, confusion, and the futility of waiting for someone who is unwilling or unable to make a change. The song suggests that sometimes it's better to move forward, even if it means leaving loved ones behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up in Central California
I found myself lost and uncertain in an unfamiliar place
I woke up in someone else's shoes
I was feeling disoriented and disconnected from myself
Mind a little hazy, I can barely write my name
I was struggling to make sense of my thoughts and feelings
Should I even care? To try to find my way?
I was questioning whether it was worth trying to make sense of my situation
I found out in lovely San Francisco
I had a realization while in a beautiful and inspiring environment
I found out between those golden gates
My epiphany came while surrounded by the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
I set it all in motion when I pulled you on that stage
I started the chain of events that led to our current situation
How could I ever know that you'd push away?
I did not anticipate the consequences of my actions
Don't wait for me to come back
Please don't hold out hope that I will return
Don't wait for me to come back around
Don't wait for me to come back and reconnect with you
Though we drifted far apart
Although we have grown distant from each other
You were always in my heart
You were always important to me, even if I didn't show it
But don't wait for me to come back around
I don't want you to wait for me anymore
I broke down in Southern California
I experienced a sudden and overwhelming emotional breakdown
I got caught on that sweet sunset strip
I got caught up in the allure and excitement of my surroundings
Strangers in my corner with candy and their trick
I encountered people who offered false comforts and illusions
Do I even dare? Oh, do I even dare?
I didn't know if I was brave enough to face my problems head-on
If you're flying high or swinging low
Whether you're doing well or struggling
Don't wait for me to come back home
Don't wait for me to return to a safe and familiar place
'Cause I've been holding on to you for quite some time
I have been holding onto our relationship, even though it may not be healthy
I've been holding on to you, holding on to you
I've been holding onto hope that things will get better, but maybe it's time to let go
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jon Bryant, Nygel Asselin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Frosty In Alaska
Lyrics (as I discern them) 🤗
I woke up in central California
I woke up in someone else's shoes
Mind a little hazy, I can barely write my name
Should I even care, I try to find my way
I found out in lovely San Francisco
I found out between those golden gates
I set it all in motion when I pulled you on that stage
How could I ever know that you'd push away
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we’ve drifted far apart, you were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come back around
Ooooooh
Ooooooh
I broke down in southern California
I got caught on that sweet sunset strip
Strangers in my corner with candy and their tricks
Do I even dare, oh do I even dare
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we’ve drifted far apart, you were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come back down, back down
If you're flying high or swinging low
Don't wait for me to come back home
Cause I've been holding on to you for quite some time
Yeah I've been holding on to you, holding on to you
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we’ve drifted far apart, you were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come back around
Ooooooh
Ooooooh
Jon, if the lyrics are incorrect, please let me know so I can correct them. Thank you.
Frosty In Alaska
Lyrics (as I discern them) 🤗
I woke up in central California
I woke up in someone else's shoes
Mind a little hazy, I can barely write my name
Should I even care, I try to find my way
I found out in lovely San Francisco
I found out between those golden gates
I set it all in motion when I pulled you on that stage
How could I ever know that you'd push away
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we’ve drifted far apart, you were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come back around
Ooooooh
Ooooooh
I broke down in southern California
I got caught on that sweet sunset strip
Strangers in my corner with candy and their tricks
Do I even dare, oh do I even dare
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we’ve drifted far apart, you were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come back down, back down
If you're flying high or swinging low
Don't wait for me to come back home
Cause I've been holding on to you for quite some time
Yeah I've been holding on to you, holding on to you
Don't wait for me to come back
Don't wait for me to come back around
Though we’ve drifted far apart, you were always in my heart
But don't wait for me to come back around
Ooooooh
Ooooooh
Jon, if the lyrics are incorrect, please let me know so I can correct them. Thank you.
Debbie McDonnell
Jon Bryant, again......AMAZING! You have this way of singing so many emotions of the heart in such a calming voice. Your voice, the tune, everything about your music helps me speak. Thank you. I've been trying to speak, but the words never came out.
Many blessings
Be safe and again, Thank you for sharing your gift 🙏💕
Gareth Bush
Favourite track on the album!
Nesrine
no words to descripe how beautiful and sweet it is.it just touched my heart
Castillano, Leoniza A
I came here because kpop group (G)I-DLE's soojin said she listen to this and yes it's really indeed a great song!💞💕
Letter 96
Me too
Beelze
Lol same
Dystinx Gaming
Fav song all the time❤️
TheTwtebrd
So good ❤
Maria Eduarda
I loved the way that I am feeling about it, it's all so massive all the time that this song turned my day more sweet and slowly the pressure of my everything.