Her latest release, The Season, was recorded with longtime friend and collaborator Jake Owen (The BoDeans, Goldspot, Sahara Smith). Each song brings home the truth that there is growth from struggle, and the theme of moving from darkness to light permeates the album. Both musically and lyrically, The Season sings this message loud and clear; “I hope this album gives people excuses to love....what else are we made for?”
Recent accolades include:
Indie Artist of the Month (Apr/May 2009) - Americana Music Times
Artist of the Year nominee (2010) -Texas Music Coalition
Hostess/Artist/Producer Summer Songwriter Series 2010 - San Antonio
WINNER #1 Artist OurStage Texas Lilith Fair Competition 2010
SouthWest Regional Finalist 2010 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest
Wait
Laura Marie Lyrics
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Cold enough to know knowing does no good.
I'm this way because I'm wrong,
Wrong to let it end, end the way it should.
If you're laying down your arms, lie down and be done
Because lying is what we'll do.
Just to wait for you takes all my strength and I won't.
And I don't think I want me to
I'm this way when I wake up,
Up before the dawn. It's dawning on me now.
I'm this way because you're not.
Not because I care. Caring is not allowed
If you're saying you can't take the weight of this
Then, maybe, wait until I'm gone
It's your fault I can't stay... stay asleep inside...
Whose side did you take...taking all my time...
It's time to be awake making up my mind
Just to wait for you takes all my strength and I won't
Because, nobody breaks the way I do
I'm this way and you won't budge
I'll be here, you'll be fine
The lyrics of "Wait" by Laura Marie express a feeling of coldness and wrongness, while contemplating the end of a relationship. The singer acknowledges that they are cold and that knowing the truth about the situation won't make a difference. They also recognize that they are wrong in letting the relationship end the way it did, suggesting a hint of regret. However, they argue that lying to themselves and each other is inevitable in this situation.
The second verse conveys a sense of loneliness and resentment. The singer mentions the early morning hours and the absence of their partner, but insists that they do not care. They also suggest that if their partner cannot deal with the difficult circumstances of the relationship, they should wait until the singer is gone. The third verse illustrates a feeling of betrayal towards their partner, asking whose side they took and accusing them of taking up all of their time. The chorus repeats the idea that waiting for their partner takes too much strength and that nobody breaks like the singer does, implying that they can't handle the pain of their current situation.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wait" depict a conflicted and emotional state of mind, where the singer is grappling with the end of a relationship, their own shortcomings, and an uncertain future.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm this way because I'm cold,
I am emotionally distant and detached from others because I have experienced pain and disappointment
Cold enough to know knowing does no good.
My past experiences have taught me that being aware of things does not bring any positive change
I'm this way because I'm wrong,
I recognize that my actions have caused damage and hurt to those around me
Wrong to let it end, end the way it should.
Despite knowing that it is time to move on, I am struggling to let go of what I had and the way things should have ended
If you're laying down your arms, lie down and be done
If you are choosing to end this conflict, then do so completely without any further deception or struggle
Because lying is what we'll do.
We both will continue to deceive each other and ourselves, even if we try to resolve things
Just to wait for you takes all my strength and I won't.
I cannot bear the emotional burden of waiting for you anymore, it is too taxing for me
Because, nobody breaks the way I do
The way I cope with pain and loss is unique to me and cannot be understood by others
And I don't think I want me to
I am unsure if I want to change my coping mechanisms, as they have become a part of my identity
I'm this way when I wake up,
My emotional state is present from the moment I wake up in the morning
Up before the dawn. It's dawning on me now.
I wake up early in the morning when it is still dark, and the reality of my situation is becoming clearer to me
I'm this way because you're not.
My emotional detachment is a response to the absence or loss of someone I cared about
Not because I care. Caring is not allowed
I am suppressing my emotions because I do not want to feel the pain of loss again
If you're saying you can't take the weight of this
If you are revealing that you cannot handle the emotional burden of our conflict
Then, maybe, wait until I'm gone
It might be easier for you to deal with this once I am no longer present and we can distance ourselves from each other
It's your fault I can't stay... stay asleep inside...
My inability to find peace within myself is due to your actions
Whose side did you take...taking all my time...
Your choices and actions have taken up all my energy and focus, and I feel betrayed by the side you have taken
It's time to be awake making up my mind
It is time for me to face the reality of the situation and make a decision about how to move forward
I'm this way and you won't budge
I am still emotionally distant, and it seems that you are not willing to change to resolve the situation
I'll be here, you'll be fine
I will continue to cope with my emotions in my own way, while you will move on from this conflict relatively unscathed
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