Cuckoo – Waiting
Cuckoo is an up-and-coming rapper who’s celebrating the recent release of his second album ‘Orpheus’. Leading this project is his new track ‘Waiting All Night’ which blends his signature Yorkshire edge and hip-hop sound with a great storytelling ability. ‘Waiting All Night’ samples Rudimental and Ella Eyre but transforms that into a fresher and more relatable song. The narrative surrounds Cuckoo’s partner anticipating him coming home from the studio whilst she’s unconditionally faithful to him and his inevitable success as an artist. The song mirrors the rapper’s complex emotions as it constantly disorientates its listener by shifting perspective.
In the first verse, Cuckoo defines himself in his ambition towards his relationship and career. As a fully independent musician, he’s committed to mixing and mastering by himself as he waits for success. He’s also grateful for his perfect girlfriend who’s always ‘Waiting all night’ for him to return to her. This universal need of waiting for progression in different aspects of life haunts the song as the third verse leaves its familiar optimism behind. In its unpredictability, ‘Waiting All Night’ then resorts to heartbreak as Cuckoo honestly admits he feels his girlfriend’s incentive is too good to be true and so he’s still waiting for the right partner.
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