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The Devlins — Waiting
Album: Waiting
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Released: 1997
Length: 4:43
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Waiting at the station.
Waiting for the right moves.
Waiting in the basement.
Waiting for the right cues.
Waiting in a daydream.
Waiting in this slipstream.
Waiting...

Waiting in the right bars.
Waiting in the right shoes.
Waiting in a fast car.
Waiting in the airports,
waiting for my air-miles.
Waiting in slow motion,
coming through the turnstiles...

And if you ever change you mind,
you know I'm not hard to find.
And if you ever need someone,
I'll still be waiting...

Waiting with the orphans.
Waiting for the bee stings,
they tell me that success brings.
Waiting in the half-light.
Waiting through your whole life.
Waiting for an ideal, a low deal, a no deal.
Play your stereotype, oh yeah...

And if you ever find the time,
you know I'm not far behind.
And if you ever need someone,
I'll still be waiting...

Just waiting, for a friend.
Waiting...

I said it's alright!
It's alright, my friend...
Yeah it's alright!

Just waiting...
Comments (151)add comment
 Alastair wrote:

I usually try to avoid comparing one band to another but is anyone else hearing Del Amitri?




I hear a lot of Tom Petty.
Posted 11 months ago by Brammer    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:

I usually try to avoid comparing one band to another but is anyone else hearing Del Amitri?



I hear it
Posted 1 year ago by roadie    [ Reply ]
The way the guitar starts to quietly growl as the song builds... so delicious!
Posted 1 year ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 Alastair wrote:

I usually try to avoid comparing one band to another but is anyone else hearing Del Amitri?

I can hear a hint, yes. It's a comparison The Devlins probably welcome.
c.

Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Very nice :) Just grows and grows on me - now up to 8
Posted 2 years ago by garrettb    [ Reply ]
I usually try to avoid comparing one band to another but is anyone else hearing Del Amitri?
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Glad this track got a spin or two lately...
Posted 3 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
Saw the Devlins years ago when they opened for Hot House Flowers. Great show. We had not heard of them before , but became fans that night.
Posted 3 years ago by ironqs    [ Reply ]
It would be great if "Waiting" from Kevin Gilbert was the next song!  Or even if it was in the rotation!
Posted 5 years ago by 1jerry    [ Reply ]


Did it better. This is too thin.
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
wow. RP is the bridge from other great stations that have bit the dust. it's a sanctuary a safe haven for good taste. consistently outstanding. 
Posted 5 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
feels timeless; hope they are still together.  on our way to mars, makes me imagine...  
Posted 6 years ago by jmattv13251    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Poor man's Tom Petty.

 
Definitely hear the similarity to the late Mr. Petty (not Richard).
Posted 6 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Like the song - probably the weakest one on the album though. Saw them supporting Del Amitri years ago and they were superb.
Posted 7 years ago by CDextrous    [ Reply ]
I'll be waiting for RP to play another song..
Posted 7 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
           I  was waiting on the road to Escondido
 Spoken :  On the hard fast train, on the road to gain.
I said, someone turning the guns into silver on the border
Spoken : With a shiny cloak and an unseen silver dagger
                     Auberge Auberge !
I took to my heals because,  I have seen that movie too it goes l like '' Cause this is the naked truth and this is the light''
Posted 7 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Poor man's Tom Petty.

 
Devlins Waiting out shines most of Petty's tunes.
Posted 7 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
Still waiting? Oh... okay.
Posted 8 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Waiting for the bee stings,
they tell me that success brings
Posted 8 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
too much waiting....{#Curtain}
Posted 9 years ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Poor man's Tom Petty.
Posted 9 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 9 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Another fine export from Baile Àtha Cliath (aka Dublin). 10 from the moved Nottingham jury.
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of TTWS...just not as good 
Posted 10 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
Good God... Waiting for this song to be over.
Posted 10 years ago by vhope1    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

Bill ....Master of the Segue...

 

 

Oh yeah!  


Posted 10 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 dew34 wrote:
Opens like a Neil Young song, vocal like Tom Petty, bass like Smithereens, phrasing{#Bounce} like Petty/Lennon, good tune!

 
Bill might have heard you because he just played Neil's "Heart of Gold" before this. Master of the Segue...

edit 1/30/14: Oops He Did It Again:

Britney Spears in video for "Baby One More Time"
"Baby One More Time!"

 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
i really really like this song and would love to hear more of the Devlins
Posted 11 years ago by JoBo    [ Reply ]
 they were also in "the closer soundtrack", with another good track. they're nice to listen to.
Posted 11 years ago by gokceb    [ Reply ]
I like this - who are the Devlins?
Posted 11 years ago by Dav3thedog    [ Reply ]
Hell of a cool song!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Builds and builds, superb song. Like this try, some Rubyhorse.
Posted 12 years ago by merkin_muffley    [ Reply ]
1997...Hmmm... I wonder if Incubus heard this song at some point early on...
Posted 12 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
Never I´ve head this band.
Posted 12 years ago by Josua    [ Reply ]
 dew34 wrote:
Opens like a Neil Young song, vocal like Tom Petty, bass like Smithereens, phrasing{#Bounce} like Petty/Lennon, good tune!
 
agreed with it all but the Lennon thing...Lennon, on his own, did mostly crap. This is not crap.
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Opens like a Neil Young song, vocal like Tom Petty, bass like Smithereens, phrasing{#Bounce} like Petty/Lennon, good tune!
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Wow, like this song and it follows Sentimental by Porcupine Tree really well. A deep bow to the DJ.
 
Well said, Westslope.  I think you summed this up perfectly.

Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 jpgr69 wrote:


Yes, the scene when Nate, after agreeing to stay in LA for "a little while", goes for a run and sees his father get on a bus downtown. That scene, and this song, give me chills. In a great way.
 

Absolutely; I've never heard this song here, but as soon as it started that scene came to mind. Nate is standing on the sidewalk with  people walking by in slow motion, glancing at him, as he looks up and sees his dead father wave to him from a departing bus.

Posted 12 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
How do you mean by itself?  How would it be stronger by not being by itself?  I think it is a fine little ditty.
 Foot wrote:
While seemingly borrowing from other excellent artists (Neil Young, Steve Wynn, Jacob Dylan, Spearhead, to name a few), by itself it's pretty weak.
 


Posted 12 years ago by Gergonomic    [ Reply ]
While seemingly borrowing from other excellent artists (Neil Young, Steve Wynn, Jacob Dylan, Spearhead, to name a few), by itself it's pretty weak.


Posted 12 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
I have always enjoyed this song.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Jeebus is this ever my themesong these days. {#Rolleyes}
Posted 13 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
 maritza19 wrote:
This song is off of the Devlins 1997 album Waiting and I loved (and still love) that and their 1993 album Drift. I'm not familiar with their more recent stuff but damn I listened to Drift over and over again when I was a sad teenager... but don't let that deter you. {#Smile}
 
Cool — thanks for the recommendation.  I have only ever heard of the Devlins on soundtracks!  I'll have to check out the whole album.

Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 alanthecowboy wrote:

He won't be here this evening, but surely tomorrow...
 
If he comes at all...

Scene from Waiting for Godot will John Glover, Bill Irwin, Nathan Lane and John Goodman scene from Waiting for Godot


Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Waiting for death ultimately. This song is haunting.  Great song.
Posted 13 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
wow. not a huge fan...but i like this a lot. lyrics and vibe are getting to me.
Posted 13 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
This has an Ebba Forsberg vibe to it.
Posted 13 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:

Godot?
 
He won't be here this evening, but surely tomorrow...


Posted 13 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

Waiting for Godot...oh, there he is! ;)
 
Godot?
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Love this tune...but wish the lyrics weren't so obvious. Though I do like...."Waiting in a fast car"...brilliant line.
 
Waiting for Godot...oh, there he is! ;)

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Love this tune...but wish the lyrics weren't so obvious. Though I do like...."Waiting in a fast car"...brilliant line.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:

All 5 seasons of Six Feet Under are on DVD now. And the reruns play on TV occasionally. It's worth seeking out.
 
I was able to get all 5 seasons from my public library, it was a very interesting series with a pretty good soundtrack.
Posted 14 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:
Wow, like this song and it follows Sentimental by Porcupine Tree really well. A deep bow to the DJ.
 
Second that! (which happened today as well) {#Music}{#Sunny}

Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Wow, like this song and it follows Sentimental by Porcupine Tree really well. A deep bow to the DJ.
Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
This song is off of the Devlins 1997 album Waiting and I loved (and still love) that and their 1993 album Drift. I'm not familiar with their more recent stuff but damn I listened to Drift over and over again when I was a sad teenager... but don't let that deter you. {#Smile}

 Mandible wrote:

Anyone know if any of the other Devlins stuff is good?  Man, this song makes me think of 6 Feet Under..such a good show!!!!


 


Posted 14 years ago by maritza19    [ Reply ]
{#Curtain}(image available){#Shhh}
album cover
Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
The opening guitar riff made me pause to hear if Neil Young was about to sing.
Posted 14 years ago by DDB61    [ Reply ]
 silverghost57 wrote:
one of the best shows I have ever.... one of the clasics of TV's last 50 years. Miss it
 
All 5 seasons of Six Feet Under are on DVD now. And the reruns play on TV occasionally. It's worth seeking out.

Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]

Anyone know if any of the other Devlins stuff is good?  Man, this song makes me think of 6 Feet Under..such a good show!!!!


Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Never saw the show, but this song made me stop what I was doing and come see who it was.  Seriously digging on this.
Posted 15 years ago by HokieRider    [ Reply ]
 jpgr69 wrote:


Yes, the scene when Nate, after agreeing to stay in LA for "a little while", goes for a run and sees his father get on a bus downtown. That scene, and this song, give me chills. In a great way.
 
Love that show! Love that scene.  Love Nate.  What does "Waiting" refer to? Waiting for death? The inevitable?


Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Yeah buddy!  {#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Can't stand most Devlins tunes...but this one took....
Posted 16 years ago by dkeifer    [ Reply ]
Cynaera wrote:
Dunno about anyone else, but I'm really loving the music Bill and Rebecca are programming these days. Kudos to them!
Same here.  There are some real clinkers which have snuck in but for the most part it's stellar.


Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Man, do I LOVE this radio station.

Long live the FAT!
Posted 16 years ago by krich58    [ Reply ]
jpgr69 wrote:
Yes, the scene when Nate, after agreeing to stay in LA for "a little while", goes for a run and sees his father get on a bus downtown. That scene, and this song, give me chills. In a great way.

Me too.  I was living in a small apartment in Goose Hollow (Portland) when the series first debuted; I totally remember this scene. . .

Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
maritza19 wrote:
If you like this song, I highly recommend the Devlins' first two albums, Drift (1993) and Waiting (1997), which this song is from. I can't vouch for their latest two CDs b/c I haven't heard much from them, but I really dug Drift and Waiting when they were released. Just wanted you all to know there's more to them than the 6 Feet Under Soundtrack!
Oh, I totally agree! I've never seen "6 Feet Under" (although I've heard good things about it.) "Drift" is an excellent CD. I had it on cassette, and it went the way of all good things (uh, remodel, bagged stuff, sacrifice...) but now I have it on CD, and it's like being reunited with an old friend. I just love The Devlins - so ethereal, spacy and perceptive (and how in the world can even a single person be all those things, and how much more difficult is it for a group to be all those things?) Dunno about anyone else, but I'm really loving the music Bill and Rebecca are programming these days. Kudos to them!
Posted 16 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
raga wrote:
I've found: it's at the end of the first episode
Yes, the scene when Nate, after agreeing to stay in LA for "a little while", goes for a run and sees his father get on a bus downtown. That scene, and this song, give me chills. In a great way.
Posted 16 years ago by jpgr69    [ Reply ]
raga wrote:
Six Feet Under was one of my favorite TV series, and this was a great tune on a great episode, but I can't remember on which one: anyone can help me please?
I've found: it's at the end of the first episode
Posted 16 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
Six Feet Under was one of my favorite TV series, and this was a great tune on a great episode, but I can't remember on which one: anyone can help me please?
Posted 16 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
First time listen on this: it is very moody and picturesque.
Posted 16 years ago by oldsinger    [ Reply ]
ruthless wrote:
And Tom Petty perhaps?
Yes. Thought that too.
Posted 16 years ago by Mina_the_Boo    [ Reply ]
gsilva1966 wrote:
One of those days working at home. When music just fits what you feel and what you are doing. Gabriel from Chile
totally
Posted 16 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
If you like this song, I highly recommend the Devlins' first two albums, Drift (1993) and Waiting (1997), which this song is from. I can't vouch for their latest two CDs b/c I haven't heard much from them, but I really dug Drift and Waiting when they were released. Just wanted you all to know there's more to them than the 6 Feet Under Soundtrack!
Posted 16 years ago by maritza19    [ Reply ]
please play this into incubus next, 'Drive'. ;-)
Posted 16 years ago by jbyrd13    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Think these guys listened to much Neil Young growing up?
And Tom Petty perhaps?
Posted 17 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
one of the best shows I have ever.... one of the clasics of TV's last 50 years. Miss it
Posted 17 years ago by silverghost57    [ Reply ]
totally, the show made this song even better as it did with Sia's "Breathe Me" song. Powerful art! joyjoy wrote:
Man I miss that show...
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
His voice reminds me of Glenn Phillips. Nice.
Posted 17 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
Man I miss that show... MissAmy wrote:
This is a 9 for me, simply because of Six Feet Under. God, what a show.
Posted 17 years ago by joyjoy    [ Reply ]
Simply put, waiting sucks.
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
This is a 9 for me, simply because of Six Feet Under. God, what a show.
Posted 17 years ago by MissAmy    [ Reply ]
Bruce_AK wrote:
"Six Feet Under" had an amazing way of doing that. I consider it to be one of the best television series I have ever seen -- even better than any of the Star Treks! If you haven't seen "Six Feet Under" I highly recommend it. -- Available at most fine DVD rental outlets.
Geek like me
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Cynaera wrote:
Three a.m. Most of the world's asleep. The air is clear, your thoughts come through like a well-tuned radio station, and you float along... No staccato stop-and-starts, no left turns - just a great, relaxing, wonderful ride. That's a slipstream. Or at least, my version of one.
I like that image . . . . .
Posted 17 years ago by bodhisattva1031    [ Reply ]
One of those days working at home. When music just fits what you feel and what you are doing. Gabriel from Chile
Posted 17 years ago by gsilva1966    [ Reply ]
Darkmatter wrote:
One of these times where the screenplay and music just fits together perfectly.
"Six Feet Under" had an amazing way of doing that. I consider it to be one of the best television series I have ever seen -- even better than any of the Star Treks! If you haven't seen "Six Feet Under" I highly recommend it. -- Available at most fine DVD rental outlets.
Posted 17 years ago by Bruce_AK    [ Reply ]
Hinkamp wrote:
Six Feet Under soundtrack? whodda thunk
I think it was right before the ending credits in the very first episode, when Nate is standing on the curb with a blank stare after a jog. One of these times where the screenplay and music just fits together perfectly.
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
It's not a bad tune, I quite like it. I once bought a Devlins album though- the very benchmark of mediocre rock.
Posted 17 years ago by dapower    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
What the hell is a slip stream?
In this case, I think the following definition applies: 2. The area of reduced pressure or forward suction produced by and immediately behind a fast-moving object as it moves through air or water. Bicyclists and race car drivers often use this to cut back on energy/fuel use.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
This sounds exactly like Neil Young's big new single... who stole it from who?
Posted 17 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Six Feet Under soundtrack? whodda thunk
Posted 17 years ago by Hinkamp    [ Reply ]
Waiting for the next song
Posted 17 years ago by Livverlips    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
What the hell is a slip stream?
Three a.m. Most of the world's asleep. The air is clear, your thoughts come through like a well-tuned radio station, and you float along... No staccato stop-and-starts, no left turns - just a great, relaxing, wonderful ride. That's a slipstream. Or at least, my version of one. Gawd, I love Devlins. They make my muse verrah, verrah happeh.
Posted 17 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
lyrically and musically boring
Posted 18 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
...waiting for the next Tom Petty record...
Posted 18 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
Think these guys listened to much Neil Young growing up?
Posted 18 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
What the hell is a slip stream?
The layer of turbulent air left behind a fast-moving object - seems apposite.
Posted 18 years ago by heliophagus    [ Reply ]
Really good tune!
Posted 18 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
Great track! More please!
Posted 18 years ago by BigCalm    [ Reply ]
What the hell is a slip stream?
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Michael Penn covering Tom Petty's "A Face in the Crowd"? Nice sound from the Devlins. Quite likeable.
Wow, that is exactly what I was thinking. Or possibly Freedy Johnson doing the cover.
Posted 18 years ago by SoundsGoodToMe    [ Reply ]
Michael Penn covering Tom Petty's "A Face in the Crowd"? Nice sound from the Devlins. Quite likeable.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
waiting to be told I won the trip to Hawaii
Posted 18 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
That's clearly not true. A person has the right to politely ask or advocate whatever s/he wants of anybody. Others have an equal right to ignore or deny whatever is asked, including the right to ask the questioner to stop. But the act of "asking" is fundamental to all expression, and can't be separated from it. Frawg wrote:
Do what you can - you have no right to ask others to.
Posted 18 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
Nice ... never heard it before.
Posted 18 years ago by TBD    [ Reply ]
Mmm this is a favorite, dark, moody, get under my skin and stay there song. A 10
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
Do what you can - you have no right to ask others to. s xkolibuul wrote:
Methinks we should all pick up the RP donations pace...
Posted 18 years ago by Frawg    [ Reply ]
Seems someone agrees with me as sure enough, a Doves tune appears next. s Frawg wrote:
They seem to be channeling a bit of "The Doves" also. Or are "The Doves" channeling Devlins?
Posted 18 years ago by Frawg    [ Reply ]
I like it but sounds just like Michael Penn to me.
Posted 18 years ago by lbaltz    [ Reply ]
Methinks we should all pick up the RP donations pace...
Posted 18 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
They seem to be channeling a bit of "The Doves" also. Or are "The Doves" channeling Devlins? s
Posted 18 years ago by Frawg    [ Reply ]
great song from this Dublin's band.
Posted 19 years ago by kermur    [ Reply ]
Devlins - Waiting I found myself Waiting for this crap to end lol
Posted 19 years ago by Hassablad    [ Reply ]
I love this song. I've almost worked it out on my guitar...which is saying a lot as I'm a guitar rookie.
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
I had never heard this song prior to finding RP about a year ago. I really like it and I hear it in my head a LOT. (Not a bad thing.) *edit* guess I'm repeating myself
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
GolfRomeo wrote:
Toad the Wet Devlins
Exactly..... the singer reminds me of Glen Phillips a great deal.
Posted 19 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
I'm waiting for the nest song!
Posted 19 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
Like this more every time I hear it. I can now recognize it in the first few bars!
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Once again, RP has turned me onto a band I would not have heard otherwise. I love this song.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]