Wait for Me
Yearning Echoes: Embrace the Meaning of 'Wait for Me' by Laila Biali
Lyrics
Wait for me
Expresses a plea to wait for the speaker.
Can’t you see the dawn is coming?
Indicates the arrival of dawn, possibly signaling hope or a new beginning.
Lighting fire behind the mountain
Metaphorically describes the dawn as lighting a fire behind the mountain, emphasizing a transformative moment.
Wait for me
Reiterates the plea to wait for the speaker.
Wait for me
Repeats the plea to wait, emphasizing urgency.
Don’t leave me stranded in this cold
Requests not to be abandoned in a difficult or desolate situation.
While the days are growing old
Highlights the passing of time, urging the listener to wait as days age.
Wait for me
Reiterates the plea to wait for the speaker.
Come find me
Invites the listener to find the speaker in a specific location (where western cedars blow).
Where the western cedars blow
Describes the environment with western cedars and falling needles, creating an imagery of a tranquil place.
And their needles fall like snow
Emphasizes the dreamlike quality of the mentioned location.
Wait for me
Reiterates the plea to wait for the speaker.
I’m heading down to where land meets the water
Announces the speaker's journey toward the meeting point where land meets the water.
I’ll look on islands and dream myself there
Expresses the speaker's imaginative exploration of islands.
Drinking the ocean, she’ll carry me further
Metaphorically describes the act of absorbing experiences from the ocean.
High on the taste of her fresh salty air
Highlights the intoxicating effect of the ocean's freshness and salty air.
Riding her waves ‘til the tide lays me bare
Conveys the speaker's intention to ride the metaphorical waves until vulnerability is exposed ("tide lays me bare").
On the other side
Refers to the destination or goal as "the other side."
The other side
Repeats the concept of reaching "the other side."
Weeks have gone by
Indicates the passage of time without progress, as weeks have gone by.
And yet I stumble down these tracks
Expresses the speaker's struggle or challenges ("stumble down these tracks").
But northern winds will drive me back
Mentions the influence of northern winds, potentially representing obstacles or difficulties.
So wait for me
Reiterates the plea to wait despite setbacks.
You’ll see me coming
Anticipates the speaker's arrival and visibility during specific conditions, such as when the light falls down the mountain.
As the light falls down the mountain
Describes a visual cue for the listener to recognize the speaker's approach.
When the leaves are turning brown and
References the changing seasons, possibly implying a prolonged journey.
Floating down
Describes leaves turning brown, symbolizing the passage of time.
I’ll come ‘round
Expresses the speaker's commitment to coming around despite challenges.
So wait for me
Reiterates the plea to wait for the speaker.
So wait for me
Repeats the plea to wait, emphasizing the importance of patience.
Wait for me
Final plea to wait for the speaker.
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