Buckingham was arguably the principal creative force behind the 70s version of Fleetwood Mac. He is not only one of the main singer/songwriters, but also producer, leading them on an unusual journey from the commercial heights of 1977's Rumours (still among the biggest-selling albums ever) to the quirkily experimental double album Tusk in 1979.
Buckingham is also recognized as a unique & influential guitarist. Unlike many rock guitarists, Buckingham does not use a plectrum/pick, instead, he uses his fingers and fingernails.
Buckingham has recorded 6 studio albums and two live albums with Fleetwood Mac, and 6 studio albums and three live albums as a solo artist. The In Our Own Time Songfacts reports that Buckingham's sixth solo album, Seeds We Sow, was recorded at his LA home and he played most of the instruments himself. The record came out on September 6, 2011 and was his first to be self-released. As a member of Fleetwood Mac, he was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998.
Initially after joining Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham used a Gibson Les Paul guitar. Before the band, a Fender Telecaster was his main guitar, and was used on his first Fleetwood Mac album. In 1979, he worked with Rick Turner, owner of Renaissance Guitars to create the Model One. He has used it extensively since, both with Fleetwood Mac and for his solo efforts. He uses a Taylor Guitar 814ce for most of his acoustic performances and has also used an Ovation Celebrity in the past.
Wait For You
Lindsey Buckingham Lyrics
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No one takes it as a sign
No one cares which way the wind blows
Someone's got to change your mind
Every bone has been broken
Rumours all lost at sea
Every word every language has been spoken
I'm going to wait for you
I'm going to wait for you
Suicide days suicide suicide nights
In a wheelchair almost blind
Someone's going to have to pay the price
Someone's got to change your mind
I'm going to wait for you
I'm going to wait for you
Is it just that we must? Is it here that we gear?
Is it only that we're lonely? It is there that we dare?
Is it the lies that we fight? Is it whores we adore?
Is it god with a rod? Taking more more more?
I'm going to wait for you
I'm going to wait for you
No one knows my name
No one knows my name
Walking down the street baby now
No one knows my name
No one knows my name
Walking down the street baby now
No one knows my name
No one knows my name
Walking down the street baby now
No one knows my name
No one knows my name
Walking down the street baby now
Walking down the street baby now
Walking down the street baby now
No one knows my name
No one knows my name
Walking down the street baby now
Walking down the street baby now
Walking down the street baby now
The lyrics of Lindsey Buckingham's song "Wait for You" do not have a clear and concise story but seem more like a stream of consciousness than a structured narrative. The song contains different phrases that relate to the concept of change and the need to break free from patterns and limitations. The lyrics suggest that someone close to the singer is stuck in a rut and that they want to help them break free of their constraints.
The first verse mentions the passing of a tarantula by the window, yet nobody takes it as a sign. It may represent a missed opportunity or a lack of awareness. The second verse describes someone close to the singer as being broken and lost, highlighting the need for a change in mindset. The chorus repeats twice, implying the singer's determination to wait for the person to change.
The third verse poses a series of questions that may represent the challenges of life or the search for meaning. In the fourth verse, the lyrics mention being unknown, walking down the street. It could signify the singer's anonymity or, on a more general level, feeling invisible and unappreciated by society.
In conclusion, "Wait for You" may seem like a song with fragmented and abstract lyrics, but the underlying message is clear. Change is essential, no matter how difficult it can be. It may take time, patience, and perseverance, but it is necessary to break free from limitations and to achieve a sense of fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Tarantula passes by the window
Something ominous happens right in front of them but no one pays attention or cares.
No one takes it as a sign
The people are ignorant and not aware of their surroundings.
No one cares which way the wind blows
The people are indifferent and apathetic towards what happens around them.
Someone's got to change your mind
There needs to be a change in perspective so that people can see things for what they are.
Every bone has been broken
Metaphor for feeling beaten down and defeated.
Rumours all lost at sea
The truth is hard to discern and everything seems uncertain.
Every word every language has been spoken
There is nothing left to say or do because everything has been tried to no avail.
Someone's got to set you free
People need to be liberated from their closed-mindedness so they can see the world differently.
I'm going to wait for you
The artist is patient and will be there for the person when they finally 'see the light'.
Suicide days suicide suicide nights
Reference to the depths of despair and hopelessness.
In a wheelchair almost blind
A physical representation of the limitations and difficulties of life.
Someone's going to have to pay the price
Change comes at a cost, and someone will have to sacrifice to bring about that change.
Is it just that we must? Is it here that we gear?
Questions about the purpose and direction of life.
Is it only that we're lonely? It is there that we dare?
The possibility of finding courage and bravery in trying circumstances.
Is it the lies that we fight? Is it whores we adore?
An exploration of the different things people value and struggle against in their lives.
Is it god with a rod? Taking more more more?
A questioning of the motives and actions of a higher power or authority that seems to be taking without giving.
No one knows my name
Walking down the street baby now
Feeling invisible and unnoticed in the world, as they walk through life aimlessly.
I'm going to wait for you
Reaffirmation of the singer's willingness to wait patiently for the person to come to their senses.
Writer(s): Lindsey Buckingham
Contributed by Peyton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.