You may… Read Full Bio ↴Kris Orlowski is an American singer-songwriter from Seattle.
You may not know Kris Orlowski — yet — but that’s ok. Sometimes things take time to q, and he’s already turning some influential heads.
You see, Orlowski has an uncanny knack for ending up in the right place at the right time — not to mention an uncanny flair for crafting emotionally rich songs that will have you tapping your toes even as your heartstrings are being tugged. He recently wowed a marquee-level peer over a campfire. It’s easy to see why — unless you’ve had your heart surgically removed, these are songs that will move you.
Conjuring the spirit of Everyman may not be glamorous, but it’s also not easy. Orlowski writes from a real, unguarded place and that accessibility is tangible. There are no walls here — only a palpable honesty and really, really good songwriting.
Ever had your heart broken? Ever felt like love was the only sensible means of escape? Ever felt paralyzed in the wake of wild emotions? Then you’ll relate to “Happiness Is Waiting.”
The Sufi poet Hafiz has this to say:
Greatness
Is always built upon this foundation:
The ability
To appear, speak and act
As the most
Common
Man
Orlowski and his bandmates get that. “Happiness Is Waiting” is a testament to our shared emotion and confusion. It’s also a damn fine album, filled with radio-friendly tunes and bare, unrestrained insight and emotion.
Orlowski’s songs are strong enough to have resonance in the most stripped down of settings, but drummer Tim Rummerfield and bassist Matt Deason provide a colorful backdrop for Orlowski’s songwriting to truly blossom in arrangement and depth.
So curl up and settle in. Pour yourself a cup of tea or a big glass of vino. Let this record soak into your subconscious. As Orlowksi so eloquently puts it,” When hope is in your heart, then you’ll be great.”
Sometimes greatness is subtle. As Orlowski seems to intuitively grasp, sometimes it reveals itself most brilliantly through its simplicity.
Stone by Stone
Kris Orlowski Lyrics
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And I can't start lying now
'cause I'm sacred in my vows to see this through
Let me hold you swing you round
Pack our bags and leave this town
But I'm scared of missing out or missing you
Inch by Inch it's humbling
Fooled by the world untangling, you're leaving me whole again
Grace has found me through this friend, in her lips and scent I swim
Shallow lines in faded light, I see again
In this world I seek to find, all the ways to lose my mind,
Now I'm home, I'm feeling fine, we'll see again.
Stone by stone were tumbling
Inch by inch its humbling
Fooled by the world untangling, your leaving me whole again
I know I'm the reason, we can't see the truth
I know I'm the reason, we can't speak the truth
And I won't stop trying now,
And I can't start lying now
But I'm sacred in my vows to see this through
The lyrics to Kris Orlowski's "Stone by Stone" express the intense dedication of the singer to their relationship. The first stanza acknowledges the challenges they face but states that they are committed to staying truthful and faithful to their partner. The second stanza describes a longing to leave their current situation but being fearful of "missing out" or "missing you." This suggests that they recognize the potential for regret or loss if they were to leave their partner. The chorus repeats the phrase "Stone by stone were tumbling / Inch by inch it's humbling", emphasizing the slow progression of their relationship and the humility that comes with it.
The third stanza introduces the idea that the singer was lost and now feels whole again thanks to their partner. They describe feeling grace through a friend and being able to see again in "shallow lines in faded light." The fourth and final stanza acknowledges that there are likely things that the singer is hiding or not addressing honestly in their relationship. Despite this, they remain dedicated to their vows and committed to the slow and steady progress of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
And I won't stop trying now,
I will keep making an effort to achieve my goal.
And I can't start lying now
I cannot begin to deceive at this point.
'cause I'm sacred in my vows to see this through
Because I am committed to fulfilling my promises.
Let me hold you swing you round
Let me embrace you and spin you gently.
Pack our bags and leave this town
Let's prepare and embark on a journey away from this place.
But I'm scared of missing out or missing you
However, I am afraid to miss out on experiences or to lose you in the process.
Stone by stone were tumbling
One piece at a time, things are falling apart.
Inch by Inch it's humbling
Slowly, it is becoming clear that I have much to learn.
Fooled by the world untangling, you're leaving me whole again
No longer deceived, my world is unraveling and allowing me to feel complete again because of you.
Grace has found me through this friend, in her lips and scent I swim
I have experienced grace through a friend, and I delight in their fragrance and touch.
Shallow lines in faded light, I see again
Even in dim lighting and from a different perspective, I recognize familiar features and patterns.
In this world I seek to find, all the ways to lose my mind,
I aim to experience all the madness and ecstasy of life.
Now I'm home, I'm feeling fine, we'll see again.
Now that I am where I belong, I feel content, and we'll reunite soon.
I know I'm the reason, we can't see the truth
I acknowledge that I am the source of our inability to understand the truth.
I know I'm the reason, we can't speak the truth
I recognize that I am responsible for our failure to communicate the truth.
And I won't stop trying now,
I will continue to strive for success despite setbacks.
And I can't start lying now
I cannot begin to deceive at this point in time.
But I'm sacred in my vows to see this through
But, I am deeply committed to seeing this through to fruition.
Writer(s): Kristofer P. Orlowski
Contributed by Asher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.