Bury Tomorrow – “Waiting”: A Cathartic Dive into Transformation and Resistance

Bury Tomorrow’s latest track, “Waiting” is a visceral exploration of internal struggle, self-worth, and the desperate need for change.

Packed with explosive instrumentation and emotionally charged lyrics, the song embodies the weight of stagnation and the fury of breaking free. With its raw aggression and introspective depth, “Waiting” cements itself as an anthem for those wrestling with their past and seeking renewal.

Frontman Dani Winter-Bates describes “Waiting” as a song about emerging from adversity, stating that it explores “the sense of going through the fire to emerge from the other side.” He further explains that the lyrics delve into

“the lowest points of our lives where everything feels weirdly centered around yourself and in some way your misery, whether that’s loss, self-loathing, or poor experiences.”

A Battle for Meaning and Self-Worth

“Waiting” is an intense, emotionally charged song that delves into themes of existential struggle, self-worth, and transformation. The lyrics paint a picture of someone grappling with their own identity, feeling trapped in cycles of regret, and searching for a sense of meaning beyond suffering.

From the very first lines, “Waiting” sets the tone of existential reflection and emotional turmoil:

“Apologies / I’m left without an option / I’m not willing to be back where I belong.”

Here, the protagonist rejects the idea of returning to a familiar place of pain and limitation. There’s a sense of being forced into a cycle of regret and frustration, with no real choice but to resist. The phrase “trip around the sun” hints at the passage of time, underscoring a repeated struggle to find meaning.

One of the most striking lyrical themes in “Waiting” is the motif of death and rebirth, used metaphorically to represent shedding an old identity:

“Just the scene of a murder / The end of a life / The one I was made for / In death I will reform.”

This suggests the protagonist sees themselves as someone whose previous existence was meant to be destroyed—whether due to past mistakes, toxic influences, or self-loathing. The idea of “reforming in death” alludes to transformation, emphasizing the song’s theme of catharsis through destruction.

Musical Composition: Unrelenting and Emotional

The instrumentation of “Waiting” mirrors its emotional depth. The song seamlessly blends crushing breakdowns with soaring melodies, creating a dynamic push-and-pull effect that reflects the protagonist’s inner battle. The verses build tension with restrained aggression, while the chorus bursts into anthemic desperation:

“The proof I can’t stand / A lifetime lived in past memory / The loose grip of your hand / Is all I needed to give up on waiting.”

Here, the lyrics reinforce the idea of finally letting go. The mention of “past memory” suggests someone stuck in old wounds, while “the loose grip of your hand” hints at a fading connection that ultimately helps them move forward.

Key Musical Elements:

• Explosive breakdowns: A sonic representation of frustration and release.
• Haunting melodies: Adding an emotional weight that lingers beyond the song.
• Dynamic shifts: Contrasting soft, eerie passages with heavy, full-throttle aggression.
• Powerful vocal delivery: Balancing raw screams with melodic hooks, capturing emotional extremes.

Breaking Free: A Final Act of Defiance

The song reaches its boiling point in the bridge and breakdown:

“Already at the edge and I’m losing control of my decline / I’m waiting, still waiting.”

This moment encapsulates the song’s central tension—the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of self-destruction while simultaneously yearning for change. The repeated phrase “Consciously jaded, intentionally hated” suggests a state of self-awareness, where the protagonist knows their own bitterness yet refuses to remain passive.

Conclusion: A Cathartic Anthem for the Broken and Reborn

The song delivers a powerful message—sometimes, breaking free means embracing the chaos, letting go of what once held you back, and finding the strength to redefine yourself.

For listeners who have ever felt trapped in cycles of pain, regret, or emotional stagnation, “Waiting” offers a cathartic release and a reminder that transformation is always possible—even if it comes through fire and fury.

The song comes with a video, for those who wants to watch the video, it’s on Youtube.

Bury Tomorrow – “Let Go” Lyrics

[Verse]
Yeah!
Apologies
I’m left without an option
I’m not willing to be back where I belong
A given chance with a trip around the sun
Yet another misconception

[Bridge]
Let me feel something
Let me know I’ve been
More than just a sin
More than

[Verse]
Just the scene of a murder
The end of a life
The one I was made for
In death I will reform
A last time

[Breakdown]
Rage intoxicating
Embodied hatred
So fucking afraid
To exist unchanging
Reanimating the sacred

[Pre-Chorus]
Let mе feel something
Let me know I’vе been
More than just a sin
More than

[Chorus]
The proof I can’t stand
A lifetime lived in past memory
The loose grip of your hand
Is all I needed to give up on waiting

[Post-Chorus]
Ah!
Oh-oh!

[Bridge]
Already at the edge and I’m
Losing control of my decline
I’m waiting
Still waiting
You’ve done it now
I have come unbound
I see destruction in the foreground
(Consciously jaded, intentionally hated)
Built to defy
Well so am I
Once deified
Now crucified
(Consciously jaded, intentionally hated)
Consumed by the lie
[Chorus]
The proof I can’t stand
A lifetime lived in past memory
The loose grip of your hand
Is all I needed to give up on waiting

[Post-Chorus]
Let me feel something
Let me know I’ve been
More than just a sin
More than that that to anyone

[Bridge]
Let me feel something
Let me know I’ve been
More than just a sin
More than

[Verse]
The proof I can’t stand
A lifetime lived in past memories
The loose grip of your hand
Is all I needed to give up on waiting

[Outro]
Just the scene of a murder
The end of a life
(I never knew it though)
The one I was made for
In death I will reform
A last time