Seasons (Waiting on You)

Future Islands

About Seasons (Waiting on You)

"Seasons (Waiting on You)" is a song by American synthpop band Future Islands. It is the opening track on their fourth studio album Singles, and was released as the album's lead single on February 4, 2014. The song received much critical acclaim, topping The Village Voice's annual year-end Pazz & Jop critics' poll and also being named the best track of 2014 by publications such as NME, Pitchfork Media, and Spin. In 2019, it was named the 34th best song of the 2010s by Pitchfork, and was ranked 94th on Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of the 2010s.  


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Seasons change, and I tried hard just to soften you
The seasons change, but I've grown tired of tryin' to change for you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been waiting on you

As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter washed whats left of the taste
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter craved whats lost
Crave whats all gone away

People change, even though some people never do
You know when people change
They gain a piece but they lose one too
Because I’ve been hanging on you
I’ve been waiting on you
Because I've been waiting on you
I've been hanging on you

As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter washed whats left of the taste
As it breaks, the summer awaits
But the winter craved whats lost
Crave whats all
Crave whats all gone away

'Cause I've been waiting on you

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Future Islands

Future Islands are a synthpop band based in Baltimore, Maryland. The band is composed of Gerrit Welmers (keyboards and programming), William Cashion (bass, acoustic and electric guitars), and Samuel T. Herring (words and vocals). Future Islands formed in January 2006 in Greenville, North Carolina. more »

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Written by: Gerrit Welmers, Samuel T. Herring, William Cashion

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13 facts about this song

What Genre is it?
"Seasons (Waiting on You)" by Future Islands is categorized as synth-pop.
Historical Significance
This song is credited with significantly boosting the band's popularity after they played it on "The Late Show with David Letterman" in 2014.
Praise and Recognition
Pitchfork, an online music magazine, named "Seasons (Waiting on You)" as the best track of the decade in 2014.
Album Details
It is the opening track of their fourth studio album "Singles."
Lyrics' Essence
The song lyrics are about the cyclical nature of seasons and the changes it brings in relationships.
Members' Contribution
The Future Islands trio-Samuel T. Herring (vocals), William Cashion (bass, acoustic and electric guitars) and Gerrit Welmers (keyboards and programming) wrote this track along with Michael Lowry.
Critical Acclaim
"Seasons (Waiting on You)" was acclaimed for its emotional performance and projecting vivid imagery.
Popular Vote
The song was voted number one in the annual Triple J Hottest 100 in 2014.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Jay Buim, is crafted beautifully resonating with the song's essence, showing various people working in agricultural fields, depicting the changes in seasons.
Chart Performance
"Seasons (Waiting on You)" reached number 28 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart.
Notable Performances
The iconic performance on the Late Show with David Letterman led to viral success, with Letterman and the Internet phenomenon Paul Shaffer even declaring "I'll take all of that you got!".
Cover Versions
BadBadNotGood and Chino Moreno from Deftones have both released cover versions of "Seasons (Waiting on You)".
Featured In Popular Culture
The song was used in the shows "Lost in Space" and "The Blacklist", and also in the movie "Uncle Drew".

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