Waiting (10 Years)

Low Roar's 'Waiting (10 Years)' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of longing, mental turmoil, and the passage of time. The song opens with a vivid image of a past intimate moment, 'Nine months since I licked you clean / And left with no complaints,' suggesting a deep connection that has since been severed. The protagonist's leap into the arms of another, described as an act of bravery, sets the stage for the emotional turbulence that follows. This leap, however, leads to a series of storms—metaphorical challenges and emotional upheavals—that the protagonist feels ill-prepared to face.

The recurring theme of waiting underscores the song's emotional weight. The protagonist is caught in a liminal space, 'between my grave and your sweet face,' indicating a state of suspension between life and death, hope and despair. This imagery is powerful, evoking a sense of being trapped in a cycle of dreams and nightmares, unable to move forward. The repeated lines, 'But I've been waiting, waiting / Oh, I waited,' emphasize the prolonged agony of anticipation and the toll it takes on one's mental state.

The song also touches on themes of self-doubt and the struggle for mental stability. The protagonist acknowledges a blessing of confidence from their mother but admits to feeling distant and unable to embrace it. The plea for something strong enough to 'bury this sorry place' reveals a desperate need for escape or relief from their current mental anguish. The line, 'I'm fucking losing my mind / And I can see it in my face,' is a raw admission of the internal chaos that is manifesting outwardly. This emotional honesty, combined with the ethereal soundscape typical of Low Roar, creates a poignant and relatable narrative of waiting and the emotional toll it exacts.