Waiting

Eternal Waiting: Unveiling the Deeper Meaning in Cake's 'Waiting'
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Lyrics

So we think that we're important

Reflecting on a sense of personal importance

And we think that we make sense

Believing that actions and decisions make sense

And we think there's something better on the other side of this fence

Hoping for something better beyond current circumstances

And you can soak your bread in gravy

Metaphorically suggesting indulgence or luxury

You can soak your bread in soup

Similar to line 4, emphasizing indulgence

But the car that you are driving doesn't really belong to you

Questioning ownership and authenticity of possessions

So you know you'll always be waiting

Highlighting the theme of waiting

Always be waiting

Reinforcing the perpetual nature of waiting

For someone else to call

Waiting for external validation or communication

Yeah you know you'll always be waiting

Repeating the idea of continuous waiting

Always be waiting

Emphasizing the enduring nature of waiting

I say always be waiting

Reiteration of the constant state of waiting


And you can soak your bread in water

Exploring the idea of using water as a metaphor

You can soak your bread in wine

Using wine as another metaphor for experiences

It can seem like you are living like you're having a real good time

Suggesting the illusion of a good time or happiness

And you can do it to your conscience

Acting without guilt or moral consideration

You can do it all the time

Emphasizing a continuous, habitual nature of actions

You can do it with a vengeance in the morning after nine

Executing actions with intensity, especially after delay

But you know you'll always be waiting

Returning to the theme of waiting for external factors

Always be waiting for someone else to call

Repeating the waiting motif with a focus on calls

Yeah you know you'll always be waiting

Underlining the persistent nature of waiting

Always be waiting

Reiteration of the continuous state of waiting

I say always be waiting

Restating the perpetual aspect of waiting

I say always be waiting

Final reinforcement of the enduring waiting theme

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