Wine's aura is distinctively English. Winer sticks to melancholy, shoe-gazing pop which has always been more of a British phenomenon.
Kinks were the first and, probably, the greatest Winer's influence. And His Nasal Majesty Ray Davies still remains some kind of a Godfather for Winer.
Poetically Alex Winer continues traditions of so-called "Miserable Rock", established as a style by Steven Patrick Morrissey. Less pretentious and definitely uglier than his inspirer, Winer seems to be more adequate to the story of an ugly boy next door no girl or a boy would kiss. "Morrissey has taught me to avoid writing lyrics in a usual pop way" - says Winer.
Despite his manic tendency to absorb the ideas of the past, Winer and his music could be hardly classified. Outward simplicity turns into a trap. Going deeper one reveals a number of internal disguised levels, a maze of ambiguities and turned-over quotations. A frightening journey through the jungle of a human being's inner world turns into self-irony, water turns into wine. Vice Versa.
The seething whirl where britpop, Flower Power, Trip-Hop and Big Beat merge. A cool mix of emotions and styles where all feelings are equal, but the only one predominates. This is Love. And in love all contradictions dissolve and disappear.
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Waiting For The Bus
Wine Lyrics
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Staring up at blue sky just beyond my reach
I spread my towel on the edge of a sandy rise
And wait for the girl in green to open her eyes
And someone's shouting far away
But it doesn't matter anyway
I hope the sun don't dry your makeup
[Chorus:]
We thought the time was right
To get a little rest for you, kid
We tried with all our might
To do the very best for you, kid
We know you need to hide
We know you're somewhere deep inside
So just sit back and wait for the tide
To rise, rise, rise....
Just wait for the tide to rise.
Now the girl rolls over with a sleepy smile
She's programmed to do that every once in a while
He sips his drink and smokes the perfect cigarette
The illusion should last a while yet
And it feels so good to hold her hand
And dig his feet into the sand
Oh, dreaming here beneath the sun
Oh, waiting for the tide to come
[Chorus]
Picking up seashells
Listening for churchbells
Watching the ocean
In a world without motion
We've got so much to teach you
Just let the cool water reach you
And fade away...
Fade away...
Fade away...
Fade away...."
The lyrics to Wine's song Waiting For The Bus describe a dream-like state of relaxation on a beach, as the singer lays down on the sand and waits for a girl in green to wake up so they can enjoy the moment together. The singer is momentarily interrupted by the distant sound of shouting but quickly forgets it as they soak up the sun and enjoy the paradise. However, there is tension in the air, as the singer hopes the sun doesn't dry up the makeup of the girl in green indicating that it is possibly a relationship that is troubled. The chorus of the song sets a different tone, as it refers to the child inside of someone who needs to hide and be safe, implying a deeper layer of meaning to the song.
The song seems to be about escaping reality and resting, but there is always a tough reality in the background. The constant mention of the tide rising and falling could be symbolic of life and increase the tension beneath the surface. The lyrics emphasize fading away, which could again connect to the theme of escaping what is difficult or unpleasant. The seashells, churchbells, and ocean waves are all indicative that one has taken some time out of what can be a hectic life to enjoy the simplicity of life by being present in the moment and enjoying the beauty of the surroundings.
Line by Line Meaning
Feels like a dream as I'm lying on the beach
The singer is relaxed and everything around them seems dreamlike as they lay on the beach.
Staring up at blue sky just beyond my reach
The singer looks up at the sky that's far away but is still within their sight.
I spread my towel on the edge of a sandy rise
The singer puts down their towel on a part of the beach that's slightly higher than the rest.
And wait for the girl in green to open her eyes
The artist is waiting for someone wearing green to wake up.
And someone's shouting far away
A person's voice can be heard in the distance from where the artist is.
But it doesn't matter anyway
The singer is not affected by the shouting as they're enjoying their time on the beach.
I hope the sun don't dry your makeup
The singer wishes for the person in green to not have their makeup dried up by the sun.
And I hope we never make up
The artist doesn't want to reconcile or make amends with someone.
[Chorus:] We thought the time was right To get a little rest for you, kid We tried with all our might To do the very best for you, kid We know you need to hide We know you're somewhere deep inside So just sit back and wait for the tide To rise, rise, rise.... Just wait for the tide to rise.
The chorus talks about how they realized getting a break was necessary for the person they're addressing, but they know they want to hide and be left alone, so they should just wait for the time when they feel ready to face the world again.
Now the girl rolls over with a sleepy smile
The person in green turns around with a smile as they're barely awake.
She's programmed to do that every once in a while
The singer thinks the person they're with just pretends to be asleep and wakes up with a smile since they do it often.
He sips his drink and smokes the perfect cigarette
The artist takes a sip from their drink while smoking a cigarette that they perceive as ideal.
The illusion should last a while yet
The singer thinks the current situation should last for a little while longer and is enjoyable.
And it feels so good to hold her hand
The singer enjoys the feeling of holding someone's hand.
And dig his feet into the sand
The singer digs their feet into the sand, enjoying the tactile sensation.
Oh, dreaming here beneath the sun
The artist is lost in thought, feeling dreamy with the sun shining on them.
Oh, waiting for the tide to come
The artist is waiting for the tide to rise so they can have more fun on the beach.
[Chorus]
See previous meaning.
Picking up seashells
The singer is collecting seashells on the beach.
Listening for churchbells
The artist is trying to hear church bells ringing in the distance.
Watching the ocean
The artist is looking at the ocean.
In a world without motion
The artist feels like they're in a still world where nothing is moving.
We've got so much to teach you
The singer believes they have a lot to teach the person they've been addressing.
Just let the cool water reach you
The artist tells the listener to let the water cool them down and help them relax.
And fade away...
The singer wants to fade away into the background.
Fade away...
Repetition of the previous meaning.
Fade away...
Repetition of the previous meaning.
Fade away....
Repetition of the previous meaning.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EBERHARD LOTHAR FABER
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