At first a song writing collaboration between two original members turned s… Read Full Bio ↴At first a song writing collaboration between two original members turned song writer's collective, Wax & Wane eventually evolved into a more formal performing band in Baltimore during the winter of 2003 and settled on a consistent roster of four members. On the band's first self-released EP, aptly named Winter for the season it was written in and later released, was a collection of 9 songs evenly written and led by each member of the group, a precedent for Wax & Wane backed up on their latest recordings. Winter was well accepted by its limited listening audience and drew reviews such as, "...nine kinda creepy song snapshots, like blurry Polaroids full of spring colors and smiling faces and something just not quite right about them" -Baltimore City Paper. The band's songwriting is very organic and fluid, inspired by nature et cetera. Wax & Wane draws elements of it's own sound from the lo-fidelity folk movement of past American artists as well as from more staple performers of the mid-century folk revival that came out of Britain.

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Wax & Wane Lyrics

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遠い空から盗もう明日という名の言葉を
キーを回してそしてアクセルを踏んだ時
過去はもう吹っ切れていた

まっすぐ太陽へと走らせる季節が来た
失ったものはもう帰らない

父や母は故郷で見守ってくれるいつでも

私が選んだ道進んでいけばいいよと
それが幸せなことだと

暗闇が明けてゆく心が開かれてゆく
新しいスタートを決めた瞬間(とき)
信じてるものは愛愛はまだ何処かにある
走り続けていれば出会うでしょう

昨日までのその私追いついて今追い越して
スピードを上げてゆく真っ白な車線(みち)の上
眩しい光につつまれて

まっすぐ太陽へと走らせる季節が来た
消えてゆく悲しみに手を振った

暗闇が明けてゆく心が開かれてゆく
新しいスタートを決めた瞬間(とき)
信じてるものは愛愛はまだ何処かにある
走り続けていれば出会うでしょう

まっすぐ太陽へと走らせる季節が来た
失ったものはもう帰らない

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wax & Wane's song "Road" describe a feeling of liberation and a desire to move forward from the past. The singer speaks of stealing the word "tomorrow" from the distant sky, and when they turn the key and press down on the accelerator, they feel that they have already let go of the past. They are heading straight towards the sun, towards a new season where they can chase after what they believe in. They are comforted by the knowledge that their parents will always support them no matter what path they take, and that choosing their own way is something to be celebrated.

As the darkness fades away, their heart opens up to a new start. They believe that love still exists somewhere, and if they keep running, they will eventually find it. The image of a white lane on the road represents a blank canvas, a fresh start where they can create their own destiny. They leave behind the sadness and wave goodbye to what they have lost, with the understanding that those things will never return. The road is a metaphor for life, with its twists and turns, but ultimately an opportunity to explore and experience new things.

Overall, the song is a hopeful reminder that we all have the power to choose our own path, to turn the key and take control of our own lives. It encourages us to focus on the present and the future, rather than dwelling on the past.

Line by Line Meaning

遠い空から盗もう明日という名の言葉を
Let's steal the word 'tomorrow' from the distant sky

キーを回してそしてアクセルを踏んだ時
When I turned the key and pressed the accelerator

過去はもう吹っ切れていた
I had already let go of the past

まっすぐ太陽へと走らせる季節が来た
The season has come to run straight towards the sun

失ったものはもう帰らない
What I have lost will never return

父や母は故郷で見守ってくれるいつでも
My parents are always watching over me from back home

私が選んだ道進んでいけばいいよと
They say I should just keep moving forward on the path I choose

それが幸せなことだと
They believe this is what true happiness is

暗闇が明けてゆく心が開かれてゆく
The darkness is lifting, my heart is opening up

新しいスタートを決めた瞬間(とき)
The moment I decided to make a fresh start

信じてるものは愛愛はまだ何処かにある
What I believe in is love, love still exists somewhere