(1) The Waiting was… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called The Waiting.
(1) The Waiting was a Christian pop rock band, consisting of Brad Olsen (vocals, guitar), Todd Olsen (guitar, vocals), Clark Leake (bass), and Brandon Thompson (drums, percussion).
Early albums by "The Waiting" were guitar driven alternative rock that drew fans with clever songwriting and introspective lyrics that stood out from most Christian rock of the day. The band's later albums moved towards a more polished pop sound and suffered less enthusiastic reviews for it. The Waiting officially broke up in late 2003.
As of 2009, the following was known about the band members:
- Brad Olsen continues write and record music. He resides in Salt Lake City, Utah and is an Arts Director at K2 The Church.
- Todd Olsen resides in Atlanta, Georgia working as a music producer.
- Clark Leake received a Masters in Theology from St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary in May, 2007.
(2) The Waiting is an indie band from Limburg Province, The Netherlands, active since 2019. Members are:
Ruud Versteden - vocals, guitar
Len David - guitar, keys, vocals
Theo de Grood - bass
Franky Gomez - drums
Look At Me
The Waiting Lyrics
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Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking
Every breath with you
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave
And even shared the tears
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Oh there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against all odds
And that's what I've got to face
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one
Who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
'Cause there's just an empty space
But to wait for you is
All I can do
And that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've got to take
Take a look at me now
The song "Look At Me" by The Waiting is a poignant ballad that touches upon themes of heartbreak and longing. The lyrics of this song tell the story of a person who is watching their loved one walk away from them. The singer struggles to come to terms with the end of their relationship and wonders how they can just let the other person go without a fight. The opening lines, "How can I just let you walk away, just let you leave without a trace" convey deep feelings of sadness and confusion.
The chorus of the song features the lines, "So take a look at me now, 'Cause there's just an empty space, And there's nothing left here to remind me, Just the memory of your face." Here, the singer is reflecting on the emptiness they feel without their partner. They cannot help but remember their loved one and the memories they shared. The bridge of the song captures the desperation and helplessness of the situation, "But to wait for you is all I can do, And that's what I've got to face." The singer is left with no other option but to wait and hope for their lover's return.
Overall, "Look At Me" is a powerful song that captures the heartache of a failed relationship. The poignant lyrics and poignant melodies etch the emotions, the emptiness and pain felt by the singer who is still hoping for a reconciliation with his/her ex-lover.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away
I can't fathom how to let you go and not let it affect me
Just let you leave without a trace
I can't imagine you disappearing without a sense of closure
When I stand here taking
As I stand here and bear witness to this moment
Every breath with you
I recognize the significance of every moment spent with you
You're the only one
You are the sole person in my life who truly understands me
Who really knew me at all
You were the one who saw me wholly and completely
How can you just walk away from me
I don't understand how you can depart from me so easily
When all I can do is watch you leave
As I stand idly by and watch you go
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
We've experienced both the joy and agony of life together
And even shared the tears
You were there with me during my moments of vulnerability and weeping
So take a look at me now
Examine my current state
Oh there's just an empty space
I feel an immense emptiness without you here
And there's nothing left here to remind me
There isn't a single thing here that doesn't make me think of you
Just the memory of your face
All I have is the image of your face in my mind
'Cause there's just an empty space
The void left by your absence is all-consuming
And you coming back to me is against all odds
The probability of you returning to me seems highly unlikely
And that's what I've got to face
I must come to terms with this harsh and undeniable certainty
I wish I could just make you turn around
I wish I could compel you to stay
Turn around and see me cry
So you could witness how much your departure affects me
There's so much I need to say to you
I still have so much unsaid and unresolved with you
So many reasons why
I have many explanations for why we should be together
But to wait for you is all I can do
All I can do now is wait for your return, if it will ever happen
And that's what I've got to face
It's a difficult realization to make, but I must accept it
'Cause I'll still be standing here
No matter what happens, I'll still be here waiting for you
That's the chance I've got to take
It may be a risky choice, but I choose to hold out hope for your return
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ben
on Staring at a Bird
Would love to hear a more detailed account of what this song meant to the writer. I’d say it’s at least in my top 100 songs of all time. It encourages me to try and see myself from Gods perspective and not let negativity keep me pinned down.