Waiting for my real life to begin

I have this really excellent album by Colin Hay called Man @ Work. If that seems like an interesting title, it's because, if you weren't sure, Colin Hay was/is the lead singer of Men At Work, and this album, released in 2003, features acoustic revisitations of some of Men At Work's biggest hits, along with some of his solo tunes.

The music is simply beautiful. Acoustic, solo variations of established hits can be hit or miss, but this album knocks them out of the park.

One music website I frequent posted the acoustic version of "Overkill", and I fell in love with it immediately. Because of that track, I began a search for the album, off and on, until I found it in the Barnes and Noble here in DeKalb a few months back.

(Yes, I know, I could have ordered it online, or...heavens help us all...bought it as a digital download, but really, it's far more satisfying to find it in the stores. It's like you're finding hidden treasure, buried away, just waiting for you to discover. And yes, before you ask, I know I'm crazy, but I've found that I'm cool with it.)

So, I've been sitting here, enjoying the album this afternoon. One of the tracks I've come to identify with on a personal level: Waiting For My Real Life to Begin. It resonates a chord within me on so many levels...it just makes me smile when I hear it.

It's possible that within a few days, I'll hear about a new job, a new direction...somewhat unexpected and something completely different for me. It's not a guarantee, although someone in the know tells me I've got it. I've become more than cautious when it comes to things like this, I've become downright paranoid and negative. Until I know for sure, I ain't saying anything else.

So until I know for sure...well, here's to Waiting for My Real Life to Begin.

Any minute now, my ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
I'll stand on the bow, feel the waves come crashing
Come crashing down down down, on me

And you say, be still my love
Open up your heart
Let the light shine in
But don't you understand
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

When I awoke today, suddenly nothing happened
But in my dreams, I slew the dragon
And down this beaten path, and up this cobbled lane
I'm walking in my old footsteps, once again
And you say, just be here now
Forget about the past, your mask is wearing thin
Let me throw one more dice
I know that I can win
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

Any minute now, my ship is coming in
I’ll keep checking the horizon
And I'll check my machine, there's sure to be that call
It's gonna happen soon, soon, soon
It's just that times are lean

And you say, be still my love
Open up your heart, let the light shine in
Don't you understand
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin

Waiting for My Real Life to Begin (Re-Release) - Colin Hay