Waiting for the Sun (ISRC: QZZ7T2403532) - About
In brief:
Waiting for the Sun is an emotive and reflective alternative indie rock song about finding hope in dark places. The single is the first from PHWOAR's forthcoming EP, Flowers Through The Concrete (out 11 April 2025)
In depth:
Waiting for the Sun is a song about resilience. It explores hope as a form of rebellion and learning to find strength in times of weakness. In the UK, January 20 (this song's release date) is known as Blue Monday, which is supposedly the most depressing day of the year (coincidentally in 2025, it is also the day of the US presidential inauguration). Blue Monday was concocted to sell you stuff, using people's mental health as an excuse to do so. This song is a reminder that mental health is not something to be made light of in order to sell holidays and stuff. It's also a reminder to ourselves and anybody going through difficult times that the lowest ebb is never a constant. There's always light after the darkness. Sometimes we're just forced into waiting for the sun. x
PHWOAR - BIO
Hi! We're PHWOAR (pronounced 'F-war'), a fizzy alternative indie rock two-piece from Birmingham, with DIY sensibilities and catchy tunes.
Extra information: PHWOAR are Helena pounding drums and Paul thrashing guitar, with both sharing the vocal duties. We are Brummie banter and Northern grit forged anew in the cauldron of life.
Exciting things are happening in 2025 as we gear up to release our EP 'Flowers Through the Concrete' in April. This will be preceded by the singles Waiting for the Sun' on Jan 20, 'Reckless' on Feb 21, and 'Surge' on Mar 14.
The record was written and produced by ourselves, with Adrian Hall (Tori Amos, Nova Twins, Depeche Mode) also producing, as well as mixing and mastering.
All photos and logos on this page are downloadable by right-clicking (CREDITS: Sunglasses and jungle shirt photos are attributable to photographer Waes Kay. All other photos and imagery should be credited to Paul Stafford of PHWOAR). Many thanks. And by all means, reach out to us at phwoarband@gmail.com to say hi, ask questions or share your fave secret recipe.
Waiting for the Sun - Lyrics
Black skies
Pouring weather
Assorted hats
Faux leather
An animal
Conforms whatever the sky does
I'm animal
I can’t control my innocence
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting
The snake bites
Poisoned letters
Cracked ice
I’m feeling better
Poisoned letters
Cracked ice
I’m feeling better
It’s radical
Positivity at night
It’s radical
But so’s the dawning of the light
Positivity at night
It’s radical
But so’s the dawning of the light
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting
Sometimes I’m just treading water
Grip the bare branch hold on tight
Sometimes I’m just treading water
Gonna kick with all my might
Grip the bare branch hold on tight
Sometimes I’m just treading water
Gonna kick with all my might
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting for the sun
I’m waiting
Ah wooo
Ah wooo
Ah wooo (ohhhhhh)
I’m waiting for the sun (Ah wooo)
I’m waiting for the sun (Ah wooo)
I’m waiting for the sun (Ah ohhhhhh)
I’m waiting
Ah wooo
Ah wooo (ohhhhhh)
I’m waiting for the sun (Ah wooo)
I’m waiting for the sun (Ah wooo)
I’m waiting for the sun (Ah ohhhhhh)
I’m waiting