The Presets have been one of the biggest indie bands for the past few years in Australia, touring with and supporting many well known bands such as Daft Punk, 2 Many DJ's and Ladytron. Their first LP Blow up combines electro, rock, techno, pop and a handful of other genres together in a seamless manner. Their second album, Apocalypso, was released on 12 April 2008. The album was a commercial and critical success, winning the ARIA Awards for "Best Dance Release" and "Album of the Year" that year.
Waiting for You
The Presets Lyrics
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but you don't know how long I've been waiting..
You've got this look in your eyes,
but you don't know I've been waiting for you..
All the things that you said float away on the water.
From the frozen field, back again..
The best part is that I probably know her.
The lyrics of The Presets' song Waiting For You depict the singer's excitement and anticipation as they wait for the arrival of someone they have been longing to see. The sudden appearance of this person signals the end of a long-awaited moment. The singer is apprehensive as they look into the eyes of the person they have been waiting for, uncertain whether the other person shares their feelings of eagerness.
The first stanza of the song speaks to the anxieties and fears of one who has been waiting for something, possibly for a long time. But as soon as the waiting is over, a rush of excitement takes over the person. All of the pent-up anticipation flows out in the form of emotions, which The Presets have captured in their synth-driven beats and electrifying vocals.
The chorus of the song speaks to the ephemerality of words, and how the actual meeting and exchange of emotions can tell us much more than anything said before. It's the feeling that lights up the darkness, that warms your heart and soul, that speaks louder than words. All the singer wants is to be with the person they were waiting for, to talk and make up for lost time.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly you arrive, but you don't know how long I've been waiting..
Out of nowhere, you come to me, oblivious to the fact that I've been eagerly expecting this moment for a while now..
You've got this look in your eyes, but you don't know I've been waiting for you..
Your eyes seem to suggest something, but you have no clue that I've been yearning for your arrival for ages..
All the things that you said float away on the water.
I can't remember or grasp the significance of anything you said earlier, it's all become unimportant and irrelevant..
From the frozen field, back again..
My thoughts have gone to a cold, secluded place then come back to the present..
The best part is that I probably know her.
Ironically enough, I might be acquainted with the person who has triggered these emotions in me..
Contributed by Tyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.