Story Behind The Song
A man waiting
Song Description
Mr
| Song Length |
2:52 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Americana |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Always Too Willing
Verse 1
He waited for her usual place, usual time
She said she'd be there at 8, it was 5 after nine
He'd already tried to call her on her mobile phone
But all he got was the sound of her ring tone
Verse 2
A shiver of dread passed through his soul
His temperature dropped, he felt tired and cold
Couldn't understand why he felt that way
But when she arrived, things would be ok
Chorus
Why does love so often end in despair
Why does sadness always seem to be there
Hanging around in the background waiting to fall
Always too willing to answer the call
Verse 3
He waited till ten and then headed for home
Unlocked the door and answered the phone
The voice of a stranger solemn and hushed
His hopes and his dreams crumbled to dust
Chorus
Why does love so often end in despair
Why does sadness always seem to be there
Hanging around in the background waiting to fall
Always too willing to answer the call
Always too willing to answer the call
?© Robin Grimmond 2017