Twenty-five years later, Walter's signature song is a staple on the radio, and can also be heard in feature films and on television. Meanwhile, he has continued to make original music as both a prolific individual artist, with a total of eight solo CDs to his credit, and as a member of performing and recording bands including the Malibooz and the Brooklyn Cowboys.
Today, Walter Egan continues to write, produce, and record new music (check out his two new songs in the MP3 downloads section below) and perform live around Nashville and nationally.
Waitin'
Walter Egan Lyrics
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Woke up this morning in another man's bed
I'm feeling uneasy about my face
I look for love, but there's just not a trace
Ain't it hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
Ain't it hard, yeah
I see a woman that I'd like to meet
My mind is wracked with insecurity
The taste of fear is not a happy one
When you look for the words, but they just never come
And it's hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
It's hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
It's a hard way to find out that sadness is real
Make you crawl and it will make you kneel
I kind of get the feeling like I'm not myself
I just can't make it as someone else
Ain't it hard, yeah
When you're waitin' for love
Ain't it hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
Ain't it hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
It's hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
In the song, "Waitin'" by Walter Egan, the artist expresses feelings of confusion, insecurity, and unease with regards to his search for love. He sings of waking up in another man's bed, which suggests that he is struggling to find genuine and meaningful connections with women. He feels uneasy about his face, which may point to inner doubts and low self-esteem. The artist sees a woman he'd like to meet but is afraid of rejection and feels insecure, indicating his struggle with social anxiety.
The chorus and title of the song, "Ain't it hard, yeah, waitin' for love" encapsulate the artist's frustration and pain in waiting for love. The search for love can be challenging, and the artist is struggling to handle the emotions that come with it. The lyrics also suggest that waiting for love can make a person feel like they are not themselves- as if they have to change or become someone else to find love.
Overall, the song's lyrics are insightful in that they address the emotional struggles that accompany the search for love. The artist's feelings of insecurity, doubt, and anxiety are relatable and help to underscore the complexity of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's been shaking up my head
I am confused and agitated about something going on in my mind.
Woke up this morning in another man's bed
I had a one night stand with someone I don't know and now I'm feeling guilty.
I'm feeling uneasy about my face
I feel insecure about my looks and it's affecting my confidence.
I look for love, but there's just not a trace
I am searching for love but haven't found it yet.
Ain't it hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
Ain't it hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
It's difficult to wait for love to come into my life.
I see a woman that I'd like to meet
I am attracted to a woman and want to talk to her.
My mind is wracked with insecurity
I am consumed with self-doubt and fear about approaching her.
The taste of fear is not a happy one
Feeling scared is not a pleasant experience.
When you look for the words, but they just never come
I struggle to find the right words to say to her.
And it's hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
It's hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
Waiting for love to arrive is taking a toll on my emotional state.
It's a hard way to find out that sadness is real
I am learning that sadness is a real and difficult emotion to overcome.
Make you crawl and it will make you kneel
Feeling sad can make you feel physically and emotionally weak.
I kind of get the feeling like I'm not myself
I feel disconnected from my usual self due to my emotional distress.
I just can't make it as someone else
I am unable to pretend to be someone I'm not to impress someone else.
Ain't it hard, yeah
When you're waitin' for love
Ain't it hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
Waiting for love is a difficult and exhausting process.
Ain't it hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
It's hard, yeah
Waitin' for love
The process of waiting for love to come is challenging and causes emotional pain.
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.