Wait a Minute!
Willow Lyrics

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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