FAWM: "The Privilege of Waiting"

The Privilege of Waiting

2 weeks ago by @rubberbandage

The Privilege of Waiting

rubberbandage

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Liner Notes

A reflection on growing older and changing, sometimes not as soon or fast as you want. Written as part of the proud #fuc and #worldukuleleday with my banjolele and Kala u-bass!

Lyrics

From day to day it’s hard to see changes
there is so much that’s bound up in the past
after a lifetime of caution and waiting
all that I want is for this to move fast

Two years ago I was still male-presenting
One year ago I was in a new dress
Today I’m in jeans and a comfortable sweatshirt
that kind of progress I never would guess

Look in the mirror and I can still see him
less though today than from 1 month before
I’m changing slowly but I am still changing
that’s not to say I’m not eager for more

We all deserve to grow old in a body
matching the way we desire to be
I wish it was sooner but I am still grateful
I have the privilege to wait and see

Comments

@betoMod 1w

So beautiful, such an amazing (and simple!) message. "We all deserve to grow old in a body matching the way we desire to be" Lovely playing, I also much enjoyed the u-bass underlining the banjolele. Lovely!

@beacon 2w

This is a lovely combination of the different types of ukuleles, and they sound wonderful. I need to get more comfortable doing that. The lyrics are very simple and clear, and I think that works really well for this type of song. Great job.

@newukenewyork 2w

Ooh, I like the bass layered under the picking. Sounds so cool! Lovely melody with some very touching lyrics. The final line is especially moving, the way it lands.

@resonut123 2w

I was privileged to hear your lovely song.
The banjolele picking and strumming are wonderful along with your voice too.

I used my Guitalele and U-Bass on my last song Let's Chase the Sun. Those are loads of Fun to play.