Imagine being on the verge of a career-altering event on the eve of the world shutting down. That happened to Ocean Dust, a Belgian quartet with a story that began in late 2019, just before the global pandemic hit. Rather than seeing this as a roadblock, Ocean Dust saw it as just a speed bump. The extra time on their hands let them focus their creativity into songwriting and recording. Barely five years later, they’ve honed their craft, culminating with their latest track, “I Will Always Wait.”
I Will Always Wait is an uptempo track with influences from 1980s New Wave. The song’s energetic sound comes from its mix of synths, fast-paced beats, and expressive vocals. The production lets listeners hear all the different parts of the music—different melodies, synthesizers expanding, tiny notes—each adding up to the whole.
The lyrics of I Will Always Wait explore themes of longing and unreturned love. The opening lines, “I looked in your eyes, lost reality,” show feelings of uncertainty. Their struggle to communicate—”I tried to say something, but you saw straight through me”—gives a sense of insecurity and hope. The repeated line, “I will always wait, it’s all I want to do,” expresses commitment and patience, while “hours and days, skies black or blue” emphasizes the passage of time. The lyrics balance hope and sadness, especially on the line “I imagine you here, a ghost next to me,” which is the singer’s wish for someone who isn’t there.
From start to finish Ocean Dust have been focused and dedicated. They’ve turned obstacles into inspiration on I Will Always Wait. As they grow their music reflects their experiences and sound.
