Story Behind The Song
Idea behind the song is based on a book of interviews of working peoples lives in America by a journalist called Studs Terkel.
Song Description
A young couple. Hope to make it one day. he is a taxi driver working the night shift. He has promises dreams and fears. She lies awake at night waiting for him to come home. Waiting for the day.
| Song Length |
3:15 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Tempo Undefined |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Subject |
Hope, Time |
Similar Artists |
Kate Bush |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Waiting for the Day
It's a temporary ride
A necessary quick-fix scheme
He promises his wife
Six months then you will see
But that was 5 long years ago
There's another bump in the road
Trying to make his way
Waiting for the day
He's finishing his shift
She's wrestling with her sleep
The alarm says 6am
Another day same old routine
She rushes from her shower
They're alone for just an hour
Nothing much to say
Waiting for the day
There's a bird is singing in the tree
Does she want some company?
Is she shouting at the sky for the stars to go away?
Is she laughing at the moon that thinks its here to stay?
Or is she calling for her love?
Little blackbird and me
Waiting for the day
He gave the sea his youth
He made her wait until his old age
He sees the sun kissed boat
So he's counting out his change
He prays for the two loves of his life
The water and his wife
They'll just sail away
Waiting for the day
Only once or twice afraid
There is danger in the dust
He makes a check in his rear view.
Is that a face he can trust?
Passing by a real live wire
He pulls down his 'Not For hire'
He wont go that way
He's waiting for the day
There's a bird is singing in the tree
Does she want some company?
Is she shouting at the sky for the stars to go away?
Is she laughing at the moon that thinks its here to stay?
Or is she calling for her love?
Little blackbird and me
Waiting for the day