Wasteland
Polaris At Noon Lyrics

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Will you wipe the fear from your face?
You’re such a nervous wreck, I see
'Cause I've waited all of my life for this one moment
Now it’s here
I've been out wandering these plains
Searching for what I can't pretend

I've been wasting all my life looking down into this wasteland

Where no one could be found
But then I saw you, running 'round so free
That's when I knew you were the one

I was taken back by your stare
Brilliant eyes that could signal to the air
I tried my best to impress
Didn't mind if I compromised myself
I was broken down
But you picked me up
And you brought out the best in me

I've been wasting all my life looking down into this wasteland
Where no one could be found
But then I saw you, running 'round so free
That's when I knew you were the one, yeah

I've been wasting all my life looking down into this wasteland
Where no one could be found
But then I saw you, running 'round so free
That's when I knew you were the one

And I've been wasting all my life looking down into this wasteland
Where no one could be found
But then I saw you, running 'round so free
That's when I knew you were the one

Yeah, you were the one

You were the one
You were the one

Overall Meaning

The song "Wasteland" by Polaris At Noon is a love song about finding someone who brings meaning to life in a seemingly desolate and barren world. The lyrics express a sense of searching and wandering that has been going on for a long time, looking for something that is missing but not quite knowing what it is. The imagery of a wasteland symbolizes this feeling of emptiness and despair, where no one else can be found. The singer is a nervous wreck, and it seems that he has been waiting for his whole life for this one moment, which has finally arrived.

The lyrics also describe the moment when the singer sees the person who becomes the love of his life. He is immediately struck by her beauty, intelligence, and free spirit. He tries to impress her, willing to compromise himself, but she sees through all that and picks him up, bringing out the best in him. The chorus repeats the idea that he has been wasting all his life looking down into the wasteland, but now he has found the one who makes it all worthwhile.

The song's theme of searching for meaning and love in a world that can sometimes feel devoid of both is a universal one. The lyrics are heartfelt and emotional, expressing a sense of longing and vulnerability that people can relate to. Additionally, the use of the wasteland as a symbol adds depth to the meaning and creates a powerful image that resonates with listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

Will you wipe the fear from your face?
Can you please remove the fear from your face?

You’re such a nervous wreck, I see
I can see that you're quite anxious

'Cause I've waited all of my life for this one moment
I've been waiting for this particular moment all my life

Now it’s here
And it's finally happening

I've been out wandering these plains
I've been roaming around the plains

Searching for what I can't pretend
Looking for something that I can't pretend to have

I was taken back by your stare
Your gaze left me speechless

Brilliant eyes that could signal to the air
Your eyes sparkle and catch attention

I tried my best to impress
I did everything in my power to impress you

Didn't mind if I compromised myself
I didn't care if it meant sacrificing my own beliefs

I was broken down
I was feeling shattered and defeated