Fronted by Timm McIntosh, formerly of TRIAL (Equal Vision Records) and CHAMPION (Bridge 9 Records), WAIT IN VAIN has a voice that has been a part of the uprise, continuation, and return of Seattle Straight Edge hardcore. Lyrically, the band unleashes an intelligent onslaught of messages covering many social and political issues with an emphasis on self-reliance and a need for action toward an uncaring world. With Roger Kilburn (LOVE IS RED / SINKING SHIPS) and Chris Jacobsen (SET YOUR GOALS) on guitars, WAIT IN VAIN is driven by dynamic musicianship which sets them apart from many of the run-of-the-mill acts in hardcore today. Drums on "Seasons" were tracked by Alexei Rodriguez who is known from his work with TRIAL (Equal Vision Records) and WALLS OF JERICHO (Trustkill Records).
All of the "ex-member" sugar coating aside, WAIT IN VAIN makes it known to everyone, no matter if you're familiar with the members' past or not, that they have a grasp on hardcore music and culture.
Not only have the members been a part of some of the most influential hardcore bands of the last 15 years, but WAIT IN VAIN proves their work is far from over. See for yourself on July 8th, 2008 when "Seasons," the debut full length from WAIT IN VAIN, is released by Think Fast! Records.
Seasons
Wait in Vain Lyrics
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The lyrics to Wait in Vain's song "Seasons" depict the changes that occur in a relationship as the seasons change throughout the year. The opening line, "The summers wind came blowing in," suggests the powerful force of nature that sets the stage for the emotional turmoil to come. The singer recalls the tension and fear that his partner felt as the summer drew to a close and the fall brought uncertainty and despair. Despite the promise of new beginnings in the coming year, the memories of lost love linger on.
The singer reminisces about the happier times in the relationship, when "smiles on our lips and feelings that couldn't be replaced" dominated their days. However, promises that were made were eventually broken, leaving only the memories of lost love. As the seasons change, the singer struggles to forget about his lost love, counting the days until she might return. Despite the passage of time, the memories remain and continue to haunt him.
Overall, the song speaks to the transience of love and the way that our emotions can be affected by the changing seasons. It is a poignant reminder of the power of memory and the way that it can shape our perceptions of past and present.
Line by Line Meaning
The summers wind came blowing in
The start of summer brought change, and I recall the way you were filled with apprehension for what was to come.
and i can still recall the tremble in your voice
I can vividly remember the fear in your voice during that time of change and uncertainty.
and your dissent into the upcoming fall
You were hesitant and disagreed with the impending changes that were happening in our lives.
despair and fear kept bottled inside, you held them so tight they just burned you alive
You struggled to deal with the feelings of hopelessness and fear that you kept inside until they consumed you completely.
and I remember the days of smiles on our lips and feelings that couldn't be replaced
I can remember a time before everything changed, when we were happy and content and those moments were irreplaceable.
and I remember the days when promises we made, we thought we'd never break
We once made promises to each other that we believed we could never possibly break.
now all that remains are the words we spoke on cool summer nights
All that's left of our past is the memories of what we once shared on summer nights.
the fever in your voice and strength in your heart, you never gave up a fight
Despite everything, you never gave up and continued to fight, with a passion and strength that I admired in you.
the setting sun so far in the distance couldn't keep you warm, it just left you cold
Even the beauty of a distant setting sun couldn't provide you with the warmth you needed, leaving you feeling empty and cold.
and the seasons changed,... then came the rain...
As time passed, the seasons changed, bringing with it an unyielding downpour of sadness and sorrow.
struggle with the thoughts of you no longer in sight
Now, the struggle begins with the thought of being without you.
on through the chill of fall, into the freeze of winters call,
As the weather cooled, so did our relationship, leading to a freezing and distant winter.
the memories of you in springs thaw, these memories you still haunt,
Even as the memory of you begins to thaw with the arrival of spring, those memories continue to haunt me.
i counted the days waiting for you to come back, i counted the days and i just lost track,
Counting the days until you return, I eventually lost track of time completely, longing for a reunion that might never happen.
and the seasons changed, then came the rain,
Just as the seasons had shifted, so had the rain, falling endlessly without hope of stopping.
and the seasons changed, then came the pain
With every change of season came even more pain and heartache, a never-ending cycle of hurt and regret.
Contributed by Lila V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KaptKrunch
yup, still good.
@jose19wrc
ohh awesome
@StephanieYoungChannl
So, apparently a video I made in 2005 is being marked for copyright infringement because of this song. However, the thunderstorm sound I used was from the free sound project, and it was creative commons....sounds very similar to what was used at the beginning of this song....if you did, in fact use that recording, then you would not have rights to the sound wav either. This song was made in 2011, and my video was made 4 years before it, and uploaded to Youtube in 2009. I have disputed your claim.