Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.
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Waitin' On Sundown
Resurrection Band Lyrics
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Corporation hit-man; nothing's left when he's done,
They came in from Phnom Penh, got seven children - what's the difference?
He'll just evict them, no need to trick them - just a victim.
He don't know the family,
He don't need a reason,
He just plays the game of buy and sell,
Why should he be bothered by their hell?
Waiting on sundown, they get the low-down: "I don't want you in my town."
No way to hold out, just bought and sold out...down the river,
No one to turn to; their home went to the highest bidder.
He don't know the family,
He don't need a reason,
He just plays the game of buy and sell,
People don't concern him; money is what drives him,
Why should he be bothered by their hell?
Waiting on sundown, it's the story of uptown,
Another refugee run down; there is gonna be a showdown.
The lyrics to Resurrection Band's song "Waitin' On Sundown" focus on the actions of a heartless corporation hit-man. The first verse describes this character as a dangerous figure who has turned his very wallet into a weapon. He travels the world and brings destruction wherever he goes, leaving nothing in his wake. He doesn't care about the people he is evicting, and is unfazed by their suffering. The chorus repeats the phrase "waiting on sundown", suggesting that those who have been affected by the hit-man's actions are counting down the minutes until they can be free of him.
The second verse further emphasizes the hit-man's lack of empathy. He sees people as nothing more than a means to an end, and doesn't bother to understand their stories or motivations. Money is the only thing he cares about, and he is perfectly content to ignore the suffering of those he has hurt. The chorus repeats once more, this time mentioning that the "story" of "uptown" (which could be a reference to a specific location, or to a general sense of urban life) involves refugees who are constantly being "run down" by this hit-man's actions. The final line of the chorus, "there is gonna be a showdown," suggests that these refugees are not content to simply wait for the hit-man to leave - they are determined to take action against him.
Overall, "Waitin' On Sundown" is a song that explores issues of capitalism, homelessness, and exploitation. The hit-man character represents the worst aspects of a system that values profits over people, and the chorus emphasizes the idea that there will eventually be consequences for these actions. This song is sure to strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt powerless in the face of corporate greed.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands in pockets; his wallet's a weapon,
He walks around with his hands in his pockets, but his wallet is the real weapon he uses to harm others.
Corporation hit-man; nothing's left when he's done,
He works for a corporation, destroying everything in his path without leaving anything for anyone else.
They came in from Phnom Penh, got seven children - what's the difference?
A family with seven children immigrated to the town, and he doesn't care that they are from another country or how many children they have.
He'll just evict them, no need to trick them - just a victim.
He plans to evict them from their home without any tricks, as they are to him just an easy target.
He don't know the family,
He has no connection or knowledge of the family he is evicting.
He don't need a reason,
He doesn't need to justify his actions or provide any valid reasons for what he is doing.
He just plays the game of buy and sell,
He treats people and their homes as commodities that he can easily buy and sell for profit.
People don't concern him; money is what drives him,
He has no concern or empathy for the people he is hurting, as his only motivation is making money.
Why should he be bothered by their hell?
He doesn't care about the terrible situation he is creating for the family, as he is not affected by it.
Waiting on sundown, they get the low-down: 'I don't want you in my town.'
As they wait for the sun to go down, the family learns that they are not wanted in the town anymore, with no explanation given.
No way to hold out, just bought and sold out...down the river,
The family has no way to resist or fight back against the eviction, and they are left with nothing and forced to leave town.
No one to turn to; their home went to the highest bidder.
The family has no support or help available since their home was sold to the highest bidder, without any consideration for their welfare.
Waiting on sundown, it's the story of uptown,
The family's experience waiting for sunset is a common story for those living in wealthier neighborhoods.
Another refugee run down; there is gonna be a showdown.
The family, like many other refugees, is being exploited and mistreated. It may lead to a conflict in the future.
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John McGowan
on Hotfootin'
A couple of lyrics changes:
"Banana-boat Buick blaring in stereo can't drown out what he is saying."
"Brothers and sisters he tells them..."
Bruce M. Axtens
on Benny & Sue
"ignored the one inside" or "ignored the warning sign"?