Christchurch Woman
Yearning in Rain: Justin Townes Earle's "Christchurch Woman" Meaning
Lyrics
I was doing alright
I was doing fine.
Laying in and laying low
Relaxing and staying out of sight.
I was wasting my night
I was wasting my time.
Calling in my favorite songs
Requesting my favorite songs on the local radio.
On the local radio
While I was watching from a window.
I was standing in window
Gazing down at the street.
Staring down into the street
Just as lightning struck,
Just when the lightning flashed
Followed by thunder,
And the thunder rolled
The telephone started ringing.
The telephone ringed
I am waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain
I'm waiting in the rain for a woman from Christchurch.
Yeah, the rain keep coming
Despite the rain persisting, it can't mask the emotional pain.
But it ain't enough to cover the pain
I've always been a fool
I've always been drawn to conversation and a smoke.
For a conversation and a couple of smokes
When feeling low, I seek someone who appreciates my humor.
Yeah, and when I'm feeling this blue
I just need someone to laugh at my jokes
-And I am waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain
I'm waiting for the woman from Christchurch in the rain.
And its early evening so there's hope for a better day
It's early evening, suggesting hope for a better time.
Now I know its getting late
Realizing it's getting late on a Friday night.
It's Friday night
And the crowd's are starting to fade away
The crowds are dispersing.
And I know I shouldn't be here waiting on her
Despite knowing I shouldn't wait, I am still hopeful.
But I keep thinking any second
She'll be coming 'round the corner
Hoping she might appear at any moment.
And I should be in my room, and I should learn how to forget
Realizing I should move on and forget.
Well, she may be pretty
Admitting her attractiveness but anticipating getting tired of her behavior.
Oh, but someday I'll get sick of her shit
I am waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain
Reiterating waiting for the woman from Christchurch in the rain.
The rain keep coming
But it ain't enough to cover the pain
-And I am waiting for Christchurch woman in the rain
-And its early evening so there's hope for a better day
Emphasizing the early evening as a hopeful time.
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