The Altons have been active around town for the last couple of years, quick… Read Full Bio ↴The Altons have been active around town for the last couple of years, quickly becoming known for vibrantly encapsulating the essence of a Los Angeles that exists because of its raspy, strikingly honest, genre bending forbears. Their sound is soulful blues with a sun tan and sweet backyard cumbia tinnitus. It's a sound that's graced stages from Viva Pomona to Echo Park Rising, and has local audiences swooning to say the least.

The Altons, all from Los Angeles with roots all over space and time, don't shy away from the experience of growing up at a cultural crossroads in fact, they welcome it- both in their sound at at their live shows. In The Meantime is an album made with love for where they came from and a bold step forward for the new generation coming out of Southeast Los Angeles.

I'll Be Around
The Altons Lyrics

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by the time
by the time you leave
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
waiting there for you
Imma wait for you huh

and by the time
by the time you leave huh
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
waiting there for you
i'll be waiting there for you
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting there for you
look here no aye
whoo ooooh hoo

i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting

Overall Meaning

The Altons's "I'll Be Around" is an emotional song that explores themes of waiting and longing. The repeated refrain of "I'll be waiting" emphasizes the singer's commitment to waiting for the person they love to return to them. The singer affirms they will still be waiting even if the person takes a long time to come back. The phrase "by the time you leave" suggests that the person the singer is waiting for may be leaving for an extended period or perhaps even moving away permanently. The sense of loss and heartbreak is palpable as the singer repeats that they will be waiting, wishing for the return of their loved one.

The use of repetition in the lyrics intensifies the emotions expressed in the song. Each repetition of "I'll be waiting" adds to the sense of longing and the uncertainty of whether the person will ever return. The music is soulful, and the vocals are filled with raw emotion, adding to the intensity of the lyrics. This song has an eerie yet comforting vibe, making it a perfect song for someone feeling lonely and missing someone badly.

Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Be Around" by The Altons'srely on repetition to create a sense of unending longing and commitment to love. The song captures the feeling of wanting someone even after they have left, and the music and vocals complement the lyrics perfectly to create a masterpiece of emotional songwriting.

Line by Line Meaning

by the time
At the point when you depart

by the time you leave
When you depart from this place

i'll be waiting
I will remain in the same location without moving until you return

i'll be waiting
I will remain where I am to await your arrival

i'll be waiting
I will be in a state of anticipation for your return

i'll be waiting
I will be in a patient and hopeful state, ready for your arrival

waiting there for you
I will remain in that spot until you return

by the time
At the point in time when you will depart

by the time you leave
Once you are gone

i'll be waiting
I'll patiently wait without growing restless or losing hope

i'll be waiting
I will be there, ready to welcome you back

i'll be waiting
I won't be going anywhere, I'll be waiting for you to come back

i'll be waiting
I'll be willing and excited to see you again

waiting there for you
I'll stay in the spot you know me to be at

i'll be waiting there for you
I'll be there, eager to see you again

i'll be waiting
I'll continue to wait until you return

i'll be waiting
I will patiently anticipate your arrival

look here no aye
An interjection expressing affirmation and excitement

whoo ooooh hoo
An exclamation of satisfaction or joy

i'll be waiting
No matter what happens, I'll be ready and waiting for your return

i'll be waiting
I'll be ready to greet you with open arms

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL HUI, DANNY SO

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