One song that I listened to over and over and over again during the past several months is Colin Hay's "Waiting for My Real Life to Begin." I think the irony in not only the title but all the lyrics is totally his intent. He's not suggesting sitting powerless and waiting for and letting others/circumstances steer your course. I think he's recognizing those times that you ARE steering and you ARE on the path you need to take, but that path means difficult, painful choices-- and incredible patience and perseverance to endure the "wave crashing."
Not sure the lyrics alone translate the power of this song. Colin's voice and guitar do me in every time.
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Any minute now my ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
And I'll stand on the bow
And feel the waves come crashing
Come crashing down, down, down on me
And you said,"Be still, my love
Open up your heart
Let the light shine in"
Don't you understand?
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin
When I awoke today suddenly nothing happened
But in my dreams I slew the dragon
And down this beaten path
And up this cobbled lane
I'm walking in my own footsteps once again
And you say,"Just be here now
Forget about the past
Your mask is wearing thin"
Let me throw one more dice
I know that I can win
I'm waiting for my real life to begin
Any minute now my ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
And I'll check my machine
There's sure to be that call
It's gonna happen soon, soon, oh so very soon
It's just that times are lean
And you say,"Be still, my love
Open up your heart
Let the light shine in"
Don't you understand?
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin
On a clear day
I can see, see for a long way
On a clear day
I can see, see a very long way
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