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It Takes a Long Time to Wait

from Layers by Joel Ansett

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Climb up the chair by the window
You were looking for your friend
Mama said "they'll be here soon"
Makes me wonder what's in your head
"Soon" that's a tough one
All it means is not right now
And for you just a couple of moments
Are the same as a hundred hours

What to do?
When all you want is forever away
Or maybe it's soon
Either way
It takes a long time to wait

We used to dream by the window
Lots of laughter, steady smiles
Something pure, something simple
Now I can't take a joke and there's dirt in my eyes
I've been trying to clean them
But there's dust on the other side
I see you so dimly right now
And I'm waiting
I've been waiting for things to go bright

What to do?
When all you want is forever away
Or maybe it's soon
Either way
It takes a long time to wait

Keep a chair by the window
For the waiting in the night
And we pray for the morning
Though we can't find a hint of the light
Can you give me a window?
Just a glimpse of what heaven is like
I've been looking for something
But I can't see a lot with these same old tired eyes

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from Layers, released May 26, 2023

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Joel Ansett Denver, Colorado

Once an avid open mic performer, Ansett has now begun to find fans all over the country. With more than 32 million streams online and a song placed in Marvel's "The Punisher", he earned the title of "songwriter to watch" from The Huffington Post. His songs combine folk and R&B, and beyond the genre, Artist Review wrote: “This music is soul therapy.” ... more

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