Howard and Crisp met while in college in Wilmington, North Carolina. That fall, they moved to nearby Raleigh to form The Rosebuds. Merge Records discovered their demo in early 2003 and released Make Out as a full-length debut album that October.
The Rosebuds Unwind EP, an EP with six songs, was released in April 2005, followed by Birds Make Good Neighbors in September. Night of the Furies was released in April 2007 and "Life Like" in October 2008.
The Rosebuds will release their next album in the summer of 2011 on Merge Records.
Waiting for You
The Rosebuds Lyrics
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(And I'm waiting for you)
And I tried to come around
(And I'm waiting for you)
And I've tried to leave my way)
(And I'm waiting for you, and I'm waiting)
I don't want to spend the rest of my days
I don't want to have it all
I don't want to bring the trouble I bring
And I tried to make a start
(And I'm waiting for you)
And I tried to come around
(And I'm waiting for you)
And I arrived on my own
(And I'm waiting for you, and I'm waiting)
Spend a little bit of time with my baby
Spend a little bit of time with my other half
Spend a little bit of time with my baby
Spend a little bit of time with my other half
And I tried to be myself
(And I'm waiting for you)
And I tried to build my home
(And I'm waiting for you)
And I tried not to come undone
(And I'm waiting for you)
And in the middle of night
I don't know who I am
When you turn off the lights
I don't know where I am
Sometimes at night I just drive around
(And I'm waiting)
The Rosebuds' "Waiting for You" talks about the singer's desire to be with someone while struggling to find their own identity. The lines "And I’ve tried to leave my way" expresses the desperation of the singer trying to move on from their old self, hoping that being with the person they are waiting for will provide them with a new sense of self. However, they are still uncertain if it is the right choice as they repeat the phrase "And I’m waiting for you" multiple times, indicating their indecisiveness and hoping for assurance.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more hopeful about their situation, declaring, "And I tried to make a start" and "And I tried to build my home." These lines show the effort they are putting into building a future with the person they are waiting for. The phrase "Spend a little bit of time with my baby, spend a little bit of time with my other half" represents their longing to spend time with their loved ones, be it their partner or their child.
However, the song ends on a somewhat melancholic note as the singer admits that they still struggle with their identity, especially when they are alone at night. These lines convey a sense of unease, saying "I don't know who I am, I don't know where I am." The song captures the complexity of love and self-discovery, highlighting the struggles that people go through while waiting for something they truly desire.
Line by Line Meaning
And I tried to be myself
I made an attempt to be genuine and true to myself
(And I'm waiting for you)
However, I am still waiting for you.
And I tried to come around
I attempted to adapt to my surroundings
(And I'm waiting for you)
But still, I am waiting for you.
And I've tried to leave my way)
I tried breaking free of my past.
(And I'm waiting for you, and I'm waiting)
Nevertheless, I am waiting, yearning for you.
I don't want to spend the rest of my days
I am unwilling to live my life in an enigmatic state
Living in a world confusing to me
Existing in a bewildering world I do not comprehend
I don't want to have it all
I do not want to possess everything in life
I don't want to bring the trouble I bring
I do not want to burden others with my problems.
And I tried to make a start
I endeavored to begin again
(And I'm waiting for you)
As usual, I'm keeping up the wait for you.
And I tried to come around
I made an effort to change my ways
(And I'm waiting for you)
But you're still the one thing I persistently wait for.
And I arrived on my own
I eventually made it alone.
(And I'm waiting for you, and I'm waiting)
Though I have come this far, I still wait for you.
Spend a little bit of time with my baby
I want to spend just a bit of time with my love
Spend a little bit of time with my other half
I want to spend some time with my significant other
And I tried to be myself
I am still attempting to stay true to myself
(And I'm waiting for you)
But my thoughts are always with you.
And I tried to build my home
I tried to create a comfortable space for myself
(And I'm waiting for you)
Still, I am waiting for you.
And I tried not to come undone
I tried to not fall apart
(And I'm waiting for you)
But I cannot move on until I have you.
And in the middle of the night
When it's really late at night
I don't know who I am
I sometimes lose sight of myself
When you turn off the lights
When you turn off the lights
I don't know where I am
I sometimes lose my sense of place.
Sometimes at night I just drive around
At times, I just drive around at night.
(And I'm waiting)
All the while, waiting for you.
Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kelly Crisp, Ivan Howard
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