Neil. I could simplify those lines but felt it was worth adding the "waiting" and "fading" in order to show some story movement, from V1, being stuck thinking about the past, and then V2, trying to move on. I started out with the title, the opening and closing lines of the verses plus the closing of the choruses all the some but it felt boring and emotionless to me. Since I'm not concerned about commercial value, I thought I'd change it up where I could and since I'm the one singing, I don't really mind that it's a little inconsistent. Thanks for your thoughts, and for taking time to listen.

Ricki