Waiting For You
The Crackers Lyrics

In The Crackers' song Waiting for You, the singer presents an image of himself as a persistent, perhaps even stubborn, figure who remains in the same place despite the sense of abandonment and loneliness that permeates the lyrics. The singer is living near Fresno, California, and invites the person he is addressing to pay a visit. The song never reveals the identity of the addressee, though it can be assumed that it is a lover who has left the singer. The singer insists that he will remain in Fresno, waiting for his love to return, regardless of the physical or psychological toll it may take on him. He even contemplates going to Phoenix to find work and escape the emptiness of his current situation, but asserts that he will always be waiting for his girl, wherever he ends up.

The imagery in the song is striking, with references to the ocean floor and the transformation of the landscape into desert. The singer seems to view his own life and emotional state as reflecting this stark and barren terrain. Yet he remains devoted to the memory of his lost love, dedicated to the idea that she may one day return to him. The song captures the essence of longing and persistence in the face of heartbreak, making it a poignant and relatable reflection on the complexities of human emotions and relationships.