Wait Out the Days
Rocky Votolato Lyrics


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When the memory is a blank page
And the teeth in your
Mouth are all cliches
You heart is a bag of rocks

Your
Soul is a pile of ashes on the sidewalk
There's an eagle
Scout project

I used to come to to feel some kind of magic
Now a story less - we'll wait out the days
Wait out the days
'Til death comes to claim

Anything that
Life didn't already take
You can wait out the days
The catch 22s are all catching up with you

They're laying
All over the middle ground
You were walking on to avoid
'Em and it's too late to turn around

On the corner of Morisson




There's a shop that sells bracelets and little glass ornaments
Looking in you can feel the magic and wait out the days

Overall Meaning

In "Wait Out the Days," Rocky Votolato paints a picture of a person who is lost, struggling to find meaning in life. The first verse uses the metaphor of a blank page to describe the character's memory, indicating that they have trouble recalling their past. The line "the teeth in your mouth are all cliches" suggests that the person has lost their ability to articulate their feelings and experiences in a way that is genuine and meaningful. The metaphor continues with the lines "your heart is a bag of rocks, your soul is a pile of ashes on the sidewalk," depicting the person's emotional state as heavy and lifeless.


The chorus, "we'll wait out the days 'til death comes to claim anything that life didn't already take," suggests a sense of resignation, as if the person has given up on actively pursuing happiness or meaning. They are content to simply wait until the end of their life, at which point all of their struggles and pain will be resolved. The catch-22s catching up with them in the second verse refer to the idea of paradoxical situations that cannot be resolved satisfactorily. The person feels trapped and unable to change their circumstances, so they simply wait.


The final verse introduces a new element - the shop on the corner of Morrison. The line "looking in you can feel the magic and wait out the days" suggests that the person finds solace and comfort in the little moments of beauty that they encounter, even if they are fleeting. This contrasts with the earlier despair and hopelessness, as if the person is learning to find meaning in small things rather than waiting for a big epiphany.


Overall, "Wait Out the Days" is a melancholy song that touches on themes of loneliness, resignation, and the search for meaning. It is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always something beautiful to be found if we are willing to look for it.


Line by Line Meaning

When the memory is a blank page
When you have no recollection of your past experiences


And the teeth in your Mouth are all cliches
Your words have lost their originality and are overused expressions


You heart is a bag of rocks
Your emotions feel heavy and burdensome


Your Soul is a pile of ashes on the sidewalk
You feel empty and defeated


There's an eagle Scout project
There is a symbol of hope and accomplishment nearby


I used to come to to feel some kind of magic
I used to find joy and wonder here


Now a story less - we'll wait out the days
Now there is nothing left to do but wait for time to pass


Wait out the days
Endure the unpleasantness until it passes


'Til death comes to claim
Until the end of your life


Anything that Life didn't already take
Anything left to lose


You can wait out the days
You can persevere through tough times


The catch 22s are all catching up with you
The paradoxical situations are causing problems


They're laying All over the middle ground
The problems are affecting everything in between and causing obstacles


You were walking on to avoid 'Em and it's too late to turn around
You were trying to avoid them, but it is now impossible to do so


On the corner of Morisson There's a shop that sells bracelets and little glass ornaments
In a particular place nearby, there is a store that sells trinkets and decorative items


Looking in you can feel the magic and wait out the days
By looking at the merchandise in the store, you can find temporary relief and wait for time to pass




Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rocky Votolato

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