Wait A Minute
Wipers Lyrics
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That's the way it appears in a crowd
But it's not quite the same
So you think that you'll never get burnt
Then what are you doing waiting for your turn
Wait a minute
So is it that we're really on trial
But nothing's ever gonna change our style
Let's get just a little too loud
That's the way I've seen it written by the clouds but I'm so far away
Thought you said i would never get hurt...
Then what am I doing crawling in the dirt?
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
Wait a minute
So just give me a little smile
Nothing's ever gonna change for a while
The lyrics to Wipers' song, "Wait a Minute" appear to be a commentary on society's tendency to conform and submit to the status quo even though it may not be in our best interest to do so. The first stanza suggests that people tend to get caught up in group mentality and become overly proud, however, it ultimately doesn't lead to true individuality or originality. The next stanza questions this behavior and implies that even though we may not want to be subjected to societal norms, we still find ourselves waiting for our turn to conform. The chorus, "wait a minute," seems to be a call to action to pause, assess, and question the motives behind the desired behavior.
The following stanza suggests that society may be on trial, but it won't change without individuals taking action to change it. The line "Let's get just a little too loud," implies that it's necessary to make some noise and shake things up in order to create change. However, there seems to be a degree of distance or separation between the singer and society as they admit to being "so far away." The final stanza implores for a simple smile, but acknowledges that it may not come quickly, as it doesn't appear that society is going to change anytime soon.
Overall, "Wait a Minute" challenges the listener to question their conformity to societal norms and suggests that shaking things up and creating change is necessary, but may not be easy or immediate.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get just a little too proud
Let's be confident and show off a bit
That's the way it appears in a crowd
That's how people perceive us when we act confident
But it's not quite the same
However, our true selves might not be as confident as we appear
So you think that you'll never get burnt
You believe that you won't face any consequences for your actions
Then what are you doing waiting for your turn
Why hesitate if you think you won't get hurt?
Wait a minute
Pause for a moment and consider your actions or thoughts
So is it that we're really on trial
Are we being judged or evaluated by others?
But nothing's ever gonna change our style
Regardless of what others think, we won't change who we are
Let's get just a little too loud
Let's make some noise and draw attention to ourselves but not crossing any boundaries
That's the way I've seen it written by the clouds but I'm so far away
I've observed this behavior from a distance
Thought you said i would never get hurt...
I thought you promised that I wouldn't face any consequences for my actions
Then what am I doing crawling in the dirt?
But here I am, facing the consequences and suffering the aftermath of my choices
So just give me a little smile
I want a sign of approval or reassurance
Nothing's ever gonna change for a while
Things will remain the same for some time
Contributed by Sydney G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.