Wait a Minute!
Willow Lyrics
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I think I left my conscience on your front doorstep
Oh, oh, wait a minute
I think I left my consciousness in the 6th dimension
But I'm here right now (right now), right now (right now)
Just sitting in a cloud, oh wow
I'm here right now (right now)
Right now with you, oh wow, oh wow
I don't even care
I'll run my hands through your hair
You wanna run your fingers through mine
But my dreads too thick and that's alright
Hold on, wait a minute
Feel my heart's intention, oh
Hold on, wait a minute
I left my consciousness in the 6th dimension
Left my soul in his vision
Let's go get it, oh, oh
Let's go get it, oh, oh
Some tings don't work
Some tings are bound to be
Some tings, they hurt
And they tear apart me
You left your diary at my house
And I read those pages, do you really love me, baby?
Some tings don't work
Some tings are bound to be
Some tings, they hurt
And they tear apart me
But I broke my word, and you were bound to see
And I cried at the curb
When you first said, "Oel ngati kameie"
Hold on, wait a minute (oh)
Feel my heart's intention, oh
Hold on, wait a minute
I left my consciousness in the 6th dimension
Left my soul in his vision
Let's go get it, oh, oh
Let's go get it, oh, oh
Some people like to live
Some just tryin' to get by
Some people like that hurt, ohh
Some just rather say goodbye, bye
Hold on, wait a minute
Feel my heart's intention, oh
Hold on, wait a minute
I left my consciousness in the 6th dimension
Left my soul in his vision
Let's go get it, oh, oh
Let's go get it, oh, oh
(Let's go get it, ooh)
(Let's go get it, ooh)
The lyrics of Willow's song, "Wait a Minute!", depict a moment of escapism where the artist seems to let go of all her worries and immerse herself in a relationship. She sings "I think I left my conscience on your front doorstep" suggesting that she has been so consumed by this relationship that she has lost her sense of right and wrong. She then goes on to say, "I think I left my consciousness in the 6th dimension, But I'm here right now (right now), right now (right now)" demonstrating that she is in a state of altered consciousness where the physical world does not matter to her.
As the song progresses, Willow reflects on the reality of the relationship, recognizing that some things are not meant to work and that they cause pain. She questions her lover's commitment when she sings, "You left your diary at my house, And I read those pages, do you really love me, baby?" and admits to breaking her word when she says, "But I broke my word, and you were bound to see." Despite this, she is holding onto the relationship and declares her intention to pursue it further when she says, "Let's go get it."
Overall the lyrics to "Wait a Minute!" seem to suggest a moment of reprieve from the reality of life, and the struggles that come with it. Willow seems to be lost in this relationship, but she is willing to go all-in and explore this moment of pleasure, despite the potential outcomes of pain and rejection.
* The song was released in 2019, and it is one of Willow's most popular songs, with over 13.5 million views on Youtube.
* The song was produced by Tyler Cole, who is also Willow's band member and romantic partner.
* Willow was inspired by the process of astral projection when writing the song, which is where it infers the idea of leaving one's consciousness in another dimension.
* The song features a sample from Scottie Pippen's basketball documentary, "The Last Dance."
* Willow's mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, featured the song on her show "Red Table Talk," discussing the themes of the song with her daughter.
* The song was initially released as a part of an EP called "Willow: Self-Titled" alongside two other songs.
* The song features a variety of different musical elements, including jazz and soul.
* "Wait a Minute!" appeared in the season 3 trailer for the Netflix series "Dear White People."
* The music video for "Wait a Minute!" features Willow and Tyler Cole chilling in a suburban neighborhood in California.
* Willow describes the song as "a journey within our minds and where we go when we let go."
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Line by Line Meaning
Wait a minute
Hold on a moment
I think I left my conscience on your front doorstep
I feel guilty for something I did to you
Oh, oh, wait a minute
Hold on a moment, there's more I want to say
I think I left my consciousness in the 6th dimension
I'm not fully present in reality
But I'm here right now (right now), right now (right now)
I'm physically present in this moment
Just sitting in a cloud, oh wow
I feel detached from reality
I don't even care
I'm indifferent to the consequences of my actions
I'll run my hands through your hair
I want to be physically close to you
You wanna run your fingers through mine
You want to be physically close to me
But my dreads too thick and that's alright
My appearance doesn't matter to you
Feel my heart's intention, oh
My emotions are genuine
Left my soul in his vision
I am spiritually disconnected
Let's go get it, oh, oh
Let's work to improve ourselves
Some tings don't work
Some things are bound to fail
Some tings are bound to be
Some things are meant to happen
Some tings, they hurt
Some things are painful
And they tear apart me
And they take an emotional toll on me
You left your diary at my house
You entrusted me with your personal thoughts and feelings
And I read those pages, do you really love me, baby?
I violated your trust and am questioning your feelings for me
But I broke my word, and you were bound to see
I didn't keep my promise and you found out
And I cried at the curb
I was emotional and upset
When you first said, "Oel ngati kameie"
When you first expressed love to me
Some people like to live
Some people enjoy life to the fullest
Some just tryin' to get by
Some people are just trying to survive
Some people like that hurt, ohh
Some people enjoy the pain
Some just rather say goodbye, bye
Some people choose to end things
Let's go get it, ooh
Let's strive for improvement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Willow Camille Smith, James Chul Rim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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