Waiting for Lightning
Steven Curtis Chapman · More to This Life [1989]
Looking out at the view
Of all you used to believe
From where you are
You can see you're far away from home
Echoes of the life you once knew
Call out to you from across the divide
And you know it's time
To step back over the line
But you're...
Waiting for lightening
A sign that it's time for a change
You're listening for thunder
While He quietly whispers your name
Night falls and the curtain goes down
No one's around, it's just you and the truth
As you lie and wait
For a feeling to take you by storm
Somewhere in the depths of your heart
Where it's empty and dark
There's a flicker of light
And the Spirit calls
But do you know notice at all?
Or are you...
(chorus)
But the sign and the word
Have already been given
And now it's by faith
That we must look, and we must listen
Instead of...
(chorus)
He whispers your name
Don't wait, don't wait
Waiting for Lightning
Steven Curtis Chapman's "Waiting for Lightning" stands as a defining track from his 1989 album, More to This Life. Released during a pivotal early period in his career, the song showcases the emotive power and melodic sensibility that would later characterize his extensive discography. Chapman, a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music, utilized this recording to explore themes of anticipation and spiritual awakening through a polished pop-rock arrangement. The track reflects the artistic maturity he was cultivating in the late 1980s, bridging the gap between his initial releases and the widespread acclaim that followed. As part of a body of work dedicated to faith-based storytelling, the song remains a significant song in his catalogue, illustrating his ability to craft resonant narratives that connect deeply with listeners across generations.