To Those Who Wait
samfire Lyrics

It's a waiting game
Life can often feel like a waiting game, where we anticipate something better or different in the future.

So Look ahead that's what they'd say
People advise us to focus on the future, to have goals and aspirations.

Growing up's about the chase
As we mature, we realize that life is about striving for our dreams and pursuing our ambitions.

Wait your turn, then play for change
We are taught to be patient and wait for our opportunity, but once it comes, we must take action to create change.

But tunnel vision and beady eyes
Having a narrow focus and being overly focused on material success can prevent us from appreciating the present moment.

Blinded me from what passed by
Our obsession with the future blinds us to the beauty and opportunities that exist in the present.

I had dimmed out either side
I had ignored both the past and the present, only fixating on the future.

Keeping just the end in sight
I was solely focused on achieving my ultimate goal and disregarded everything else along the way.

Muddled in mistakes
I became entangled in my own errors and shortcomings.

For God's sake
Expressing frustration and exasperation, wishing for something to change.

A million retakes
I felt like I was constantly redoing things, trying to find the right path or solution.

Why couldn't I just catch a break?
I wondered why I couldn't have some luck or success without having to struggle so much.

Why was I living for a future
I questioned why I was sacrificing the present and happiness in pursuit of a future that may never come.

And not today?
Why was I neglecting the current moment and not appreciating the present opportunities and joys?

Hoping that with age all these questions would be explained
I held onto the hope that as I grew older, life would make more sense and my uncertainties would be resolved.

They say 'Good things come to those who wait'
It is a common saying that suggests patience and perseverance will eventually lead to positive outcomes.

The little joys
The simple pleasures and moments of happiness in life.

Their sweet taste
The delightful feelings and sensations that come from experiencing those little joys.

Will come your way
These joys and positive experiences will eventually come into your life.

Live for that day
We should live in the present moment, appreciating and enjoying the little joys that come our way.

Seize the future, work today
Instead of simply waiting for good things to happen, we must actively work towards creating a better future.

But the wait did not gratify
The patience and waiting did not bring the expected satisfaction or fulfillment.

The delay could not satisfy
The prolonged waiting and postponement of happiness could not provide the contentment I sought.

So I pained with the end in sight
I suffered emotionally, always focusing on the desired outcome without appreciating the journey.

And prayed that age would make it fine
I hoped that as I grew older, I would find clarity and resolution to my struggles.

I'd flick on the TV
I would mindlessly turn on the television, seeking escapism and living through the lives of others.

A vicarious life please
I desired to experience life indirectly through the stories and experiences of others.

Dreaming of ideals
Having aspirations and wishing for an idealized version of life.

Deflecting what I'd feel
Avoiding my own emotions and reality by immersing myself in fictional narratives.

Played with patience
I pretended to be patient and waited, hoping for positive change.

And feigned ease
I pretended to be calm and content, even though I was struggling internally.

Praying that with age It would all make sense, please
I desperately hoped that as I aged, life would become clearer and more meaningful.

Patience was my virtue
I prided myself on being patient, seeing it as a positive quality in myself.

But boredom it's mate
However, patiently waiting for something to happen became monotonous and dull.

Watching the clock tick slowly's a soulless kind of game
Observing the passage of time, feeling it move slowly, becomes a lifeless and meaningless activity.

Moving through the motions
Going through the routine actions of life without true engagement or passion.

Playing it safe
Choosing the path of least resistance and avoiding risks or challenges.

Hoping good things would come to those who wait
Having faith that by staying patient, positive outcomes will eventually come our way.

They say
It is a commonly held belief or saying.