Dan Mangan - Fool For Waiting

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Considering I’ve never really set out to do so before, I wanted to write a classic love song and this is as close as I got. I think the crux of it - the song is about finding someone who makes you feel less crazy, or at least someone who finds your craziness endearing because it’s real and honest. And that real, imperfect love is not always as fantastical or magical as a wild romance, but that it’s worth waiting for.
When the song was first written, I demo’d it really simply and felt like it was from a more universal kind of songwriter-y voice than most of my work, and that it didn’t really fit in with the rest of my songs. I figured I’d try to get someone really famous to sing it instead of me. But my wife really encouraged me to take the leap and go for it myself. So I did. It feels like a leap, but one that I’ve come to appreciate.
The song was produced by Simone Felice (Lumineers, Bat For Lashes) and engineered/mixed by Ryan Hewitt (Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers). They had a really simple and classic vision for it, and I recorded the vocals and piano live off the floor duo with Matt Johnson (Jeff Buckley, St. Vincent) on the drums. Matt’s playing is wonderfully sparse and open, and it left a lot of room for the lyrics to sink in. The take feels a bit imperfect in a nice way. There’s a moment at the end where I chuckled on the line “Oh, and they tell me”. Simone liked it because he couldn’t tell if I was laughing or crying. And ain’t that just life…

[@kylevsgolf6593]

This song deserves so much more love I can’t believe it only has a little over 1000 likes. Absolute masterpiece

[@daniellel.7365]

One of my top favourites of all time

[@phfyrebyrd]

Cannot listen to this song without actual tears.

[@ssejorsnunya182]

phfyrebyrd every friggin time

[@krs3612]

What a heart punch this song i cry everytime i listen but i keep listening

[@gardneross]

Beautiful, love it! I think the only other person that I think could do these lyrics justice is Adele!

[@scottfulton1329]

I will never tire of listening to this song.

[@matthewlaughlin7082]

Deserves more attention

[@robdemers01]

You are one of my favs Dan.

[@brianballou1318]

This song is hauntingly beautiful and hits me right in the gut. This is hands down your best song. ❤️

[@kmmadison3393]

lol

[@kitsuko4361]

I can't wait to hear this live next year in Prague ❤

[@jenniesbc6876]

Damn you're a true artist. Not forcing us to believe in a false reality that makes no sense! No wonder I love your songs! Bravo!

[@nevilleshende6516]

Beautiful, heartfelt and truthful...bravo and so well done Dan Managan,,,the USA needs your song-craft and soulful voice.

[@monicatravassos6065]

So beautiful

[@AuroraMeansDawn27]

JUST SO LOVELY!

[@johnneywoodstock5035]

I can't tell you what it means When you are here I am at ease I don't blame you when you're gone For the sadness in my song That weight is mine alone, that shadow is my own The coast is never clear I'll wait for morning though, you will arrive So we can watch that shadow disappear If you try to be with me, I will try to get by Some say I'm a fool for waiting They don't know, this fool doesn't mind They tell me "Give it up" But I won't ever give it up Because when the night does fade I'm alive in the strangest way Those first few cracks of dawn Are a taste of what's to come And yes I hum and haw about nothing at all I get lost in fear But no thief or act of god could take this grin I've got I know you will be here And if you try to be with me, I will try to get by Some say I'm a fool for waiting They don't know, this fool doesn't mind They tell me "Give it up" But I won't ever give it up Ah, they tell me... So what she's in your head? She's gonna leave again? What's gonna happen then? She's just enabling And there is truth to that But I ain't holding back If you try, try, try Try to be with me, I will try to get by Some say I'm a fool for waiting They don't know, this fool doesn't mind... If you try to be with me, I will try to get by Some say I'm a fool for waiting They don't know, this fool doesn't mind They tell me "Give it up" But I won't ever give it up Oh, and they tel me "Give it up" But I won't ever give it up

[@Neilleeds]

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[@TheRealDSword]

Listening to this as I foolishly wait for the love of my life to come back 💔

[@jakefraney9222]

Sucks, I get it. Focus on you, make you the love of your life

[@RayBrookes1954]

So, it's the 4th September 2019 and this is the first time I've heard this guy. What a remarkable voice and how great he presents these kinda songs.

[@terrybunting506]

Beautiful song dan was awesome seeing this live last night in Winnipeg Manitoba centennial hall

[@generalpf]

What an incredible talent. Just beautiful.

[@janbellamy1247]

Thanks Dan - beautiful.

[@brucewalk]

Great song Dan - very moving!

[@bmarie4277]

Absolutely beautiful

[@KnittingDev]

This wasn't where I expected the video to go, I love it. Adds a whole 'nother level to an already beautiful song. This definitely sends me back to the feels fest that is Postcards and Daydreaming. Great song Dan, always happy to hear a new one from you.

[@johnneywoodstock5035]

Postcards and daydreaming ❤❤❤ What an amazing album

[@melaniemodesto3144]

Great song

[@claireaffleck2411]

what beautiful music

[@vegitibles]

Amazing ...you had me in happy tears

[@EndTheInvisibleWar]

This is so beautiful i dont understand why it doesnt have more views.

[@chriswienk5669]

Dan! Incredible song. Video made me cry. Both very powerful. Thank you.

[@ChorusAndTheRing]

As much as I like the rest of your work I absolutely love this (successful) attempt at a classic love song. Though it feels like a song written for someone else to sing, I'm very glad you went for it. I get emotional every time I listen to it. Damn you! ;)

[@GreenKidGreenKid]

Great tune

[@Lauraojos]

Absolutely love it!! The lyrics touch my Soul ❤️

[@melaniemodesto3144]

In love with this song ❤️

[@jacktragic2151]

Beauty

[@michaelhawkins2993]

I hope I can attend your show in Minneapolis in April.

[@Warwallaby]

is he touring in the apocalypse? i would definitely see him. him and spencer krug.. those are the only two i would sit thru a concert for.

[@JoshWood1000]

Flawless!

[@spliffaofficial]

Dan - I fucking love you. Keep doing you, man.

[@alexmartin8740]

beautiful

[@Neilleeds]

This is exactly how I feel about the woman I love who can’t be mine

[@ickn2005]

Marriage is the toughest thing I've ever done.

[@ernund4761]

Please come back to Muddy Woodford Down Under,,,,WE LOVE YOU

[@brooklyndoran]

Jessica Allen is my favourite character in this video!

[@sophiegagnon1559]

Instead goosebumps!

[@rayparty8235]

Why are there only 2900 views

[@frigg883]

Why does this need to be in a Disney movie?

[@AiMTastic]

First Comment

[@joaomaxado65]

The trend now is going into LGBT+ ...but nice Song.

[@blondefox69]

Just came across your music Dan Mangan as I was searching for my great grandfather, Owen Peter Mangan's memoirs. He was from Ireland and immigrated to Philadelphia PA in the late 1800s. He died in 1924 in Lynn Massachusetts. My grandfather was Louis Mangan. What do you know of your family's history?

[@annereid8901]

so beautiful