Falling in Love with the Waifs

Now, part of this title is a play on words.  My interest in the Waifs was growing before I heard "Falling", and that love continues with more music I hear.  The Waifs are an Australian folk band primarily made up of Josh Cunningham and the two sisters (Vikki Thorn and Donna Simpson).  They've been performing since the early 90's, but it took Pandora for me to learn of them in Boston.  I've asked around and they're well known in other parts of the world.  They just didn't make the American Top 40 countdown (our loss).  Now, they're one of the main bands that I listen to.  I find their Aussie take on American folk music invigorating, and when listening to their live albums, their connection to the audience can be distinctively felt.  Whether it's in an intimate club or a big festival. For me, listening to the Waifs gives me a sense of what it must be like in their narratives or in the audience.  One February night during a blizzard, I was listening to the Waifs and talking with a friend from Perth.  In a "mind over matter" way, I was able to imagine what it must be like on a summer night on the other side of the world.

That was a bit long, for an introduction.  Please excuse my gushing (my enthusiasm isn't limited to nerd culture).  The song that I'm writing about tonight is called "Falling."  In this song from 2011's Temptation album, Donna Simpson wrote about some impatience during a budding relationship.  Impatience that I think many of us can relate to.  She recalls times they've been together and how even when they're apart, she's falling deeper in love.  We learn of how she subtly tries bringing him back to that place.  She's successful (or should I say that they're successful) as the couple delve deeper into love.  I am curious to hear if this guy had just as much passion.  I feel that it's a unique position where through most of the song, we are listening to memories, daydreams, and longing.  The first two verses have this woman being inactive and waiting.

The last verse (of four) talks about the passing seasons, and dancing in the kitchen to the radio while falling further in love.  This portion of the song is a little more cryptic.  It may be my sappy romantic side, but I'd like to think that she got together with the guy in verse 3.  Then, over the times together (and the times apart), the love is revealed as mutual and ever stronger.  That may just be the optimist in me, and please share your interpretations.

Part of why I enjoy this song is that it's so sweet and catchy.  There are exciting Waifs songs that get you clapping your hands and tapping your feet.  They inspire singing along (whether at a live show or your computer).  This sweet little number was my Sunday selection.