Michael Chan: Rhythm Guitar, BGVs
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Michael Chan: Rhythm Guitar, BGVs
Josh Williams: Lead Guitar
Joe Miller: Bass, BGVs
David Balderrama: Drums
Joe Miller and David Balderrama were roommates, friends, and musicians. After some time performing together under the name RHEMA, the two decided that a change was in order to better meet their tastes in music and performance style. The two formed WAITING FOR AUTUMN in early 2002 with Joe at bass and David on drums, then added their friend Joshua Williams to lead guitar. Shortly thereafter Steven Bradford took over the lead vocalist position. Steven is no stranger to the music scene as he used to watch his older cousin Lars Fredrickson perform with RANCID at an early age. Steven made attempts to cover the second guitar position, but decided to focus his efforts on heartfelt lyrics and emotional melodies. Michael Chan, an early fan who used to attend practices with Steven, was asked to lay down his bass and pick up six strings to round out the band.
In July of 2002 Waiting for Autumn signed with Red Room Management in an attempt to get their live show pushed in front of many unfamiliar faces. Only one short month later the band found themselves playing with the likes of Noise Ratchet, The Beautiful Mistake, and Dogwood. Waiting for Autumn has remained in high demand around the San Diego and Orange County area.
In September, Waiting for Autumn signed a contract with American Jealousy. A few week later, the guys found themselves laying down tracks in the legendary Studio West of San Diego, working with engineers Darrell Harvey (BLINK-182, THE USUAL SUSPECTS), and Alan Sanderson (THE ROLLING STONES, COUNTING CROWS). Finally satisfied with a finished product, Waiting for Autumn released their freshman effort, Now I Know Forever on October 25th 2002.
Waiting for Autumn credits their success to ample amounts of hard work, an incredibly loyal fan base and God's blessings. Future plans entail extensive national touring and more recording.
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Memories of You
Waiting for Autumn Lyrics
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I think of your face
Cause you take me with you, And i drift away
I can not escape
You lift me up
My eyes to
Forever
And I'll sing la da da dum
La da da dum
La dum da dum da dum
Cause you are the fire, and I am the rain
Love is our way
How is it now that I carry on
Without your face
And when you died, I sang, I cried
The words a song in place of your eyes
To fare these days and dreamless nights
I want you back
But all these thing are careless things
I want them
But always night, I close my eyes
I want to run
Run to you... in dreams
And I sing la da da dum
La da da dum
La dum da dum da dum
We were in love, so fearless and true
Love is always
So I'll carry on in memory of you
Until that day
And when we die, we'll sing, we'll dine
Tonight we'll see what all this means
The time will come when I will run to you
I'll run to you
But all these dreams are careless things
I want them
But always night, I close my eyes
I want to run
Run to you
My god had it right
For you tonight
And you will see
And you will see us... again
And i will sing la da da dum
La da da dum
La da dum da dum...[x3]
The lyrics to Waiting for Autumn's song "Memories of You" are melancholic and sentimental. The mood of the song is introspective and nostalgic. The singer is awake and alone, dreaming of someone that they love. The person they are thinking about takes them on a mental journey that they cannot escape. The singer finds comfort in the memory of this person, but at the same time, they are mourning the loss of the relationship. The lyrics are rife with imagery that evokes a sense of longing and regret.
The chorus is a refrain that the singer repeats throughout the song. It is simple but effective. The repetition of "la da da dum" creates a hypnotic effect that lulls the listener into a state of contemplation. The verses build on this theme, with the singer describing their thoughts and feelings about the love that they have lost. The second verse is particularly poignant as it describes the moment when the person died. The singer sings that they cried and used words like a song in place of the person's eyes. The lyrics give the impression that the singer is still grieving and struggling to come to terms with the loss.
Overall, the song is a bittersweet ode to lost love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the pain and sadness that comes with the end of a relationship. The simple chorus acts as a kind of mantra, a reminder of the love that was once shared. The imagery is evocative and the emotions are genuine, making the song relatable to anyone who has ever loved and lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I am awake, a lonely dreamer
I am physically awake, but emotionally lost and alone, lost in my own thoughts and imagination
I think of your face
I am reminiscing about your face, reliving happy memories
Cause you take me with you, And i drift away
Thinking of you transport me away from reality, lost in emotions and memories
I can not escape
I am trapped by my own emotions and memories, unable to move on
You lift me up
My eyes to
Forever
I'll see you... awake
When I think of you, I am lifted from my sadness, and I feel like I can see you forever, with my own eyes open
And I'll sing la da da dum
La da da dum
La dum da dum da dum
I will express myself through music and sing these meaningless syllables
Cause you are the fire, and I am the rain
Love is our way
How is it now that I carry on
Without your face
You were my passion, and I was the calm that balanced you out. How can I go on without you, my love?
And when you died, I sang, I cried
The words a song in place of your eyes
To fare these days and dreamless nights
I want you back
When you passed away, I expressed my emotions and coped with singing and crying. I did this to ease the pain and the emptiness of my days and nights. I wish you were here with me.
But all these thing are careless things
I want them
But always night, I close my eyes
I want to run
Run to you... in dreams
All the things I wish for are insignificant without you. At night, when I close my eyes, I want to escape into dreams and run to you, but it's not possible.
We were in love, so fearless and true
Love is always
So I'll carry on in memory of you
Until that day
We were madly in love, and our love was pure and without fear. Love always endures, and I will continue to think of you and feel your presence until the day we meet again.
And when we die, we'll sing, we'll dine
Tonight we'll see what all this means
The time will come when I will run to you
I'll run to you
When we are reunited in death, we will celebrate by singing and dining together. Tonight, I will keep dreaming and hoping that these feelings and dreams mean something. Soon, I will finally run to you and be with you forever.
But all these dreams are careless things
I want them
But always night, I close my eyes
I want to run
Run to you
All my dreams and wishes revolve around being with you again, but reality always reminds me that it's not possible.
My god had it right
For you tonight
And you will see
And you will see us... again
In death, you are in the right place, and I trust that there's a higher power looking after you. I believe that one day, we will reunite and be together again.
And i will sing la da da dum
La da da dum
La da dum da dum...[x3]
As I continue on this journey, I will keep singing meaningless sounds, hopelessly trying to express what I feel in my heart.
Contributed by Arianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tyler Everitt
Completely forgot about this band for about 10 years, and the name just hit me like a train. Good stuff.
simiic2g
underrated!
Tim Williams
One of my favorite bands...wish i could have seen them when i was in cali....i remember haulin ass from san diego to las vegas for new years in 2002 gettin fuk'd up blastin this sheeet
Ty Trains
My band Forfit used to drive to Vista and play with Bradley, the singer's prior band, I believe it was Cameron's Indecision! Awesome Days!
Marcneto
great
chante dean
i just bought Now i know forever album for like a dollar never heard of them. anyone know if they are worth a crap? let me know plz
Scratch Point
Anyone know where I can find a copy of this album? I was never able to get my hands on it.
Adam Vogl
There is nothing out there anymore on this band! Can't find an album or information anywhere.. I need this album in my life again!
Scratch Point
Adam Vogl I ended up getting a copy! If you want I can share. My e-mail is on my channel, shoot me a message.
Adam Vogl
Wow that would be amazing! I appreciate your kindness