Our Singer
Pavement Lyrics


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I've been waitin'
Anticipatin'
Sun comes up
The skies won't sink my soul

I've dreamt of this
But is never comes
But it never comes
The risin'

The natures dry
Folk!
I've been dreamin'
Traced out but dreamin'

The sun comes up
The blisters burn my soul
I'm dreamin'
Of something now

Of something now
Of the risin'




The natures dry
And all the groovey ones

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pavement's song Our Singer are open to interpretation, but one possible interpretation is that the lyrics express a sense of anticipation or longing for something that never comes, despite repeated attempts to achieve it. The repetition of the phrase "I've been waitin'" and "Anticipatin'" suggests a feeling of expectation, perhaps for professional success or personal fulfillment, but the following lines suggest disappointment and frustration: "I've dreamt of this, but it never comes, the risin'". The lyrics also suggest a connection between the natural world and the singer's emotions, with the sky and sun symbolizing the singer's soul, and the dryness of nature representing a sense of spiritual emptiness.


The lyrics also contain some wordplay and ambiguity. The repeated use of the word "risin'" could refer to different things, such as the rise of the sun or the rise of the singer's career. The phrase "all the groovey ones" at the end is also open to interpretation, it could refer to a select group of people or perhaps the entire crowd of listeners. Overall, these lyrics suggest a complex mix of emotions and desires, with a meditative and melancholy tone that reflects the uncertainties and disappointments of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been waitin'
I've been eagerly waiting


Anticipatin'
Full of excitement and expectation


Sun comes up
Morning arrives


The skies won't sink my soul
I won't let the bad weather affect my mood


I've dreamt of this
I've imagined this scenario many times


But is never comes
But it never materializes


But it never comes
But it never happens


The risin'
The sun rising


The natures dry
The environment is parched and lacking moisture


Folk!
Attention! Listen up!


I've been dreamin'
I've been lost in a dream


Traced out but dreamin'
Disconnected from reality and escaping into a dream


The blisters burn my soul
The hardships are taking a toll on my spirit


Of something now
Now I have new aspirations


And all the groovey ones
And all the cool people




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: S. KANNBERG, S. MALKMUS

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