My impression of this song is that its about someone who is in a long-distance relationship.
The line:
"And I'm waiting
for you
Waiting forever
Are you awake now too?"
can be interpreted as having to align schedules with someone who is living in a different time zone. They protagonist is staying up to see if their love is also awake, so that they can phone (Skyep, WhatsApp, FaceTime) each other.
"I am always one
Without a warning
Whole days
Reappear
Lift away"
This can be interpreted as constantly reliving memories and experiences the protagonist shared with their lover. Something as simple as a smell may trigger the memory of their time together.
Whatever the song is about, it is clearly a piece of rock/folk gold. The ambiguity of the lyrics allow every listener to have a unique experience, piecing together their own story, with the help of a beautiful voice ,and hauntingly sonorous band.
My impression of this song is that its about someone who is in a long-distance relationship.
The line:
"And I'm waiting for you Waiting forever Are you awake now too?"
can be interpreted as having to align schedules with someone who is living in a different time zone. They protagonist is staying up to see if their love is also awake, so that they can phone (Skyep, WhatsApp, FaceTime) each other.
"I am always one Without a warning Whole days Reappear Lift away"
This can be interpreted as constantly reliving memories and experiences the protagonist shared with their lover. Something as simple as a smell may trigger the memory of their time together.
Whatever the song is about, it is clearly a piece of rock/folk gold. The ambiguity of the lyrics allow every listener to have a unique experience, piecing together their own story, with the help of a beautiful voice ,and hauntingly sonorous band.
Thanks for the great music, Wilco!