I'm A Waiting Man
I’m a lonely man, I’ve travelled the seven sins and the winter
It was cold on Lonely Mountain, but I came back
I’ve seen people picking up coins, but ignoring a treasure
I’ve seen people hurting others for pleasure

I’m a waiting man, I’m waiting for the signal to go
God told me that it is so
I’m waiting for the eastern wind to blow right in my face
I’m waiting for the man behind the next corner, I’ll wait

I’ll wait ‘til the voice in my chest says I’m ready
When the signs stand right I’ll say goddbye and go
I’ll wait for the birds to sing outside my window
That bright and beautiful morning when it’s time to go

I’ve seen the popular go under, I’ve seen their fall
I’ve asked myself the question: is this all?
I’ve seen the rich unhappy, I’ve seen a poor man smile
I’m sitting here waiting for a while

I’ve seen and felt the arrogance of youth
I’ve seen and felt the longing for truth
I’ve heard about the peace of mind of arriving
And that’s the only reasons for my striving

I’ll wait for the growing seed in me to surface
I’ll nurture it with love and watch it grow
And when the plant is strong enough, I’ll expose it
And take the responsibility which with it comes

Music & lyrics: Lars Eriksson