Michael Kiwanuka - Always Waiting Direct

The song reflects his early influences, blending the stripped-back honesty of Bill Withers with the melodic warmth of Otis Redding and Cat Stevens. Lyrical Themes: Longing and Persistence

Released as a centerpiece of his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album Home Again (2012), "Always Waiting" remains one of the most defining examples of Michael Kiwanuka’s "acoustic, folk-soul" sound. The track serves as a bridge between the raw, vulnerable storytelling of folk and the rhythmic, spiritual depth of 1960s and 70s soul. A Sound Rooted in Heritage and Humility MICHAEL KIWANUKA - Always Waiting

At its core, "Always Waiting" is a song about yearning and the quiet endurance required to reach one's "daytime". The lyrics balance a sense of burden with a flicker of optimism: The song reflects his early influences, blending the