In The Meantime
Kelley James Lyrics
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I wait for my motive to come around
They said it's love gonna take another down
Blank the page, the epilogue will tell the whole
Where the book is the word, the sword and power
Giving reason to end in the final hour
And it's more than one who holds should feel
Fading out ignore the lies
Looking down to show am I wrong am I right
Fading out ignore the lies, oh
But in the meantime
Whoa, whoa, whoa
But in the meantime
Whoa, whoa, whoa
I've been revealing subtle systems that break the vine
Concealing power through the ground to the end of the line
No sound, underground, clip another round
Fit and equip and all around, find the criminal
We let it go, you never know to mention 'alright'
It's more than one who holds should feel, oh
Waiting up to say 'is is wrong, is it right'
Fading out ignore the lies
Looking down to show am I wrong am I right
Fading out ignore the lies
But in the meantime
Whoa, whoa, whoa
But in the meantime
Whoa, whoa, whoa
We let it go, I never know to mention 'al-alright'
Two down for show, you watch it grow, you mention 'al-alright'
We let it go, you never know to mention 'al-alright'
It's more than one who holds should feel
Waiting up to say 'is is wrong, is it right'
Fading out ignore the lies
Looking down to show am I wrong am I right
Fading out ignore the lies, oh
But in the meantime
Whoa, whoa, whoa
But in the meantime
Whoa, whoa, whoa
But in the meantime
Whoa, whoa, whoa
But in the meantime
Whoa, whoa
But in the meantime
The lyrics of Kelley James's song In The Meantime can be interpreted in multiple ways. On one hand, the song talks about waiting for the right moment or motive to come, while on the other hand, it talks about the power dynamics that exist, where one feels entitled to hold power and control over others. The opening line, "Get in" sets the tone for this, and the singer proceeds to sing about his wait for a motive to come around. The second line, "They said it's love gonna take another down," seems to reference to the idea of love being a dangerous or destructive force that can be used to harm others. The next few lines talk about the word, the sword, and power, implying that language and control are intimately connected. The chorus goes, "Waiting up to say 'is it wrong, is it right'/ Fading out ignore the lies/ Looking down to show am I wrong am I right/ Fading out ignore the lies, oh/ But in the meantime/ Whoa, whoa, whoa/ But in the meantime."
This chorus seems to encapsulate the ambiguity that is present in the song. The singer is waiting for something, but is unsure whether it's right or wrong. He is aware of the lies that exist, but chooses to fade out from them. The repetition of "But in the meantime," seems to be a mantra or a coping mechanism for the singer as he waits in this uncertainty. The song then takes a more political turn as the lyrics talk about the "subtle systems that break the vine" and "concealing power through the ground to the end of the line." The lines "We let it go, you never know to mention 'al-alright,'" seem to suggest that we often let these power dynamics and control structures go unchecked and unquestioned because it's easier that way. The song ends with the repeated chorus of "But in the meantime," suggesting that despite all the ambiguity and uncertainty that exists, we still need to push through and wait for the right moment to act.
Line by Line Meaning
Get in.
Start paying attention and focus on what I am about to say.
I wait for my motive to come around
I am waiting for my purpose and motivation to become clear.
They said it's love gonna take another down
Others have warned me that love can be destructive and harmful.
Blank the page, the epilogue will tell the whole
Start fresh and clear my mind in order to see the complete outcome.
Where the book is the word, the sword and power
Words have the power to affect others and can be used as a weapon.
Giving reason to end in the final hour
Words can lead to the end of something, especially in a critical moment.
And it's more than one who holds should feel
The responsibility for words and actions should be shared, not solely held by one person.
Waiting up to say 'is is wrong, is it right'
Uncertainty and doubt about the situation linger as I wait for clarity.
Fading out ignore the lies
Ignoring false and misleading information that may be causing confusion.
Looking down to show am I wrong am I right
Searching for clues and evidence to confirm or deny my beliefs.
But in the meantime, Whoa, whoa, whoa
While I am still figuring things out, life continues and I must keep going.
I've been revealing subtle systems that break the vine
I am uncovering hidden patterns or structures that are causing issues or disruptions.
Concealing power through the ground to the end of the line
Hiding or disguising the true influence or control in a situation.
No sound, underground, clip another round
Working quietly and secretly, making small advancements.
Fit and equip and all around, find the criminal
Preparing and taking appropriate actions to bring to light those who are responsible.
We let it go, you never know to mention 'al-alright'
We may have ignored or missed important details, leading to uncertainty about the situation.
It's more than one who holds should feel, oh
Many people are likely affected by the situation, and we should consider their viewpoints and feelings.
Two down for show, you watch it grow, you mention 'al-alright'
The situation may seem to be improving, but it is still not resolved and there may be underlying issues.
But in the meantime, Whoa, whoa, whoa
Despite progress, there is still more work to be done and uncertainty remains.
Contributed by James C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
kiel5435
"Good work." "As sick as ever." "Amazing!" "Thought provoking." "Are you wearing makeup?"
forsureyess
nice fireeeee
djcaptainshawn
kelley james you are the fucking man - your biggest fan
Nicholas Moyer
kelley james, i admire the fact that youre just a guy playin his own music not givin a care what people say.. can u make a vid for makin' me love? haha
SoldierSide77
@iiideeeekayXD - I believe you mean Jack Johnson! Lol...listen to some of his other songs