Track Overview
“Saturday” emerges as a poignant, mid-tempo exploration of the “middle space”—the tension between a painful ending and a promised beginning. Benjamin William Hastings and Aodhán King craft a narrative that sits squarely in the silence of the biblical Saturday, reflecting those seasons of life where the miracle hasn’t arrived yet and the grief of Friday still lingers. The track is built on an indie-folk foundation, utilizing warm acoustic textures and a deliberate, steady rhythm that mirrors the patient endurance required to stay in the wait without losing heart.
The vocal chemistry between Hastings and King provides a compelling contrast that drives the emotional weight of the record. While Hastings delivers his verses with a characteristic, conversational grit and lyrical wit, King provides a smooth, ethereal counterpoint that lifts the atmosphere during the soaring choruses. Their voices intertwine over a production that gradually introduces cinematic swells and distorted guitar undercurrents, symbolizing the internal struggle of maintaining faith when the external world offers no immediate signs of change. This collaboration highlights their shared ability to turn complex theology into a relatable, human experience.
This recording stands as a vital anthem for anyone navigating a “waiting room” phase of their own journey. Its strength lies in its refusal to rush toward a happy ending, instead choosing to honor the honesty of the doubt and the quiet resolve found in the darkness. The song moves away from typical high-energy crescendos to focus on a sophisticated, contemplative sound that invites the listener to breathe and find solidarity in the silence. It is a masterful piece of songwriting that prioritizes authenticity and emotional resonance, marking it as a standout contribution to the 2026 alternative worship landscape.
Lyrics: Saturday by Benjamin Hastings
A lot can change in a day
I bet your Sunday is coming
It’s hard on the first and we cheer on the third
But most life is lived on the second
Hiding away
Just waiting for something
From the depths of the deep in the belly of the beast
But if I could just tell you something
Wait another
Wait another
Wait another day
You never know
Could be close
It could be Saturday
Don’t give in
Don’t you quit
Don’t you lose your faith
A lot can change in a day
A lot can change in a moment
Could be one grain of faith
Could be two prayers away
Could be three dawns til stones start rolling
Wait another
Wait another
Wait another day
You never know
Could be close
It could be Saturday
Don’t give in
Don’t you quit
Don’t you lose your faith
A lot can change in a day
I don’t know when the suns gonna rise from the east
I don’t know when the light’s gonna crack through the trees
I don’t know when it will, but I know it will be
Every story that’s good
Has a whole lot of grief
And I’ll bet you’ll look back
When you see it someday
Saying that season sucked
But it wasn’t a waste
All the tears sown in silence
Not a one was vein
Cause you’re holding that promise
Wasn’t it worth the wait
Wasn’t it worth the wait
Wasn’t it worth the wait
Wasn’t it worth the heartache the hardship the pain
Wasn’t it worth the wait, wasn’t it worth the wait
When your holding your promise
Bet it’s you that will say
Ask Jonah in his whale
Ask Jesus in His grave
