In this reflective and evocative piece, Cold War Kids delve into themes of self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the quest for genuine connection. The lyrics encapsulate a journey of overcoming fear and judgment to embrace one's true self in the face of societal pressures. The recurring motif of "waiting for the night" symbolizes a longing for a moment of clarity and acceptance, where one can fully reveal their authentic self without shame. The protagonist's struggle with vulnerability is poignantly expressed through metaphors like "the taste of my own blood," signifying the personal battles fought in pursuit of love and acceptance. As the song progresses, there is a palpable anticipation for an alignment of circumstances—represented by stars realigning—that will allow for genuine self-expression and connection with another who accepts them unconditionally. This narrative underscores the universal human desire to be seen, understood, and loved for who we truly are.
What You Say
Lyrics
I've been working my whole life to cover
Afraid to speak my mind from judgement
So let's shake it up this time, be honest
Not ashamed of what I love in the darkness
When the stars realign
We are gonna let it shine
I'm waiting for the night to come
I'm waiting for the tide to pull me in
I'm waiting 'til I find the one
Someone who will take me as I am
I'm waiting for the night to come
I've waited all my life
I've shouted from the rooftops
When I'm looking in your eyes
I'm waiting for the night to come
I'm waiting for the night to begin
If you I show you that I'm soft, I worry
So I let the gloves come off in a hurry
The taste of my own blood is salty
But I fight for what I love 'cause I'm worthy
It's all the silly little feels I bring
If you got time to think
I'm feeling all the ways, are you feeling all the way?
When the stars realign
We are gonna let it shine
I'm waiting for the night to come
I'm waiting for the tide to pull me in (what you say?)
I'm waiting 'til I find the one
Someone who will take me as I am (what you say?)
I'm waiting for the night to come
I've waited all my life
I've shouted from the rooftops
When I'm looking in your eyes
I'm waiting for the night to come
I'm waiting for the night to begin
Saving, saving
Saving my love, oh yeah
Saving, saving
Saving my love, oh yeah
I'm waiting for the night to come
I'm waiting for the tide to pull me in (what you say?)
I'm waiting for the night to come
I'm waiting for the night to begin (what you say?)
I'm waiting for the night to come
I've waited all my life
I'm staring at the ocean
When I'm looking in your eyes
I'm waiting for the night to come
I'm waiting for the night to begin (what you say?)
Saving, saving (what you say?)
Saving my love, oh yeah (what you say?)
Saving, saving (what you say?)
Saving my love, oh yeah (what you say?)
Writer(s): David Quon, Joe Plummer, Matthew Maust, Matthew Schwartz, Nathan Willett
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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