The lads based themselves in Glasgow and it was there that their journey to the top of charts would begin! They embarked on a massive tour of Schools & under 18 clubs in Scotland and the rest of the UK to build up their growing army of teenage followers and were fast becoming crowd favourites on road shows during the Summer of 1995.
In April 1996 after being unable to secure a major record deal Lee, Spike & Jimmy along with their management team ‘Backlash’ decided to form their own record label called ‘Ginga Records’. ‘Night To Remember’ became the bands first independent single release and debuted at Number 38 in the UK charts. Their second single ‘Love Sensation’ which was on the sound track to Casper the movie followed in July ‘96’ and did even better entering at Number 21 and also became the bands only US hit record.
The success of 911’s two independent single releases created such a buzz in the UK pop industry that on 27th September 1996 music giants Virgin Records signed Lee, Spike & Jimmy on a four album deal! 911’s first release under Virgin brought them their first Top Ten Hit with the brilliant ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’ which smashed into the charts at Number 10!
911’s first album ‘The Journey’ was a huge success in the UK, Europe & Asia in 1996 and released six singles from the record. The lads sold out 35 theatre dates in a staggering 30 minutes for their first headline tour and had finally made their mark in the world of pop!
The next two albums ‘Movin On’ & ‘There It Is’ followed in quick succession giving the lads more Top 5 hits including ‘More Than A Woman’, ‘All I Want Is You’ & ‘Private Number’. 911 headlined their first arena tour and also the legendary Smash Hits Tour at the end of 1998 which would also see them go through a change of management team. In January 1999 Lee, Spike & Jimmy had one of their biggest selling hits and celebrated their first UK Number One!
September 1999 would see 911 release their 13th and final single ‘Wonderland’ along with their Greatest Hits & ‘A Little Bit More’ album. They also completed their sell out arena tour in October of that year. In January 2000 the lads toured Asia to sell out audiences and became one of the first Western pop acts to perform sell out shows in China since Wham back in the 80’s.
In February 2000 Lee, Spike & Jimmy decided to go their separate ways and announced their split live on the Chris Moyles Show on Radio One.
2013 saw Lee, Jimmy & Spike reunite to appear on ITV2's The Big Reunion.
Don't Make Me Wait
911 Lyrics
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Don't make me wait one more day
Don't you forsake
Don't make me wait
Don't you know I'd do anything for you
I'd steal the stars out from the sky above you
I would tame the wild hurricane wind
Give me a signal please give me a sign
Come on baby don't waste no more precious time
In the midnight, moonlight shine
Don't hold back tonight, give me the green light
Don't make me wait one more day
Don't you forsake this love so great
Don't you know I'd walk to heavens gate
Just to hear you say "I love you"
Don't make me wait one more day
We've been friends and been so close together
But I need more to satisfy this hunger
I want your body, mind, spirit and soul
Just let your feelings go
Give me a signal please give me a sign
Come on baby don't wait no more precious time
In the midnight, moonlight shine
Don't hold back tonight, give me the green light
Don't make me wait one more day
Don't you forsake this love so great
Don't you know I'd walk to heavens gate
Just to hear you say "I love you"
Don't make me wait one more day
Don't you forsake this love so great
Don't you know I'd walk to heavens gate
Just to hear you say "I love you"
Don't make me wait one more day
Baby let's set the wheels in motion
You've got the cure to a heart that's broken
Come on baby let's seize the moment
Just say the words I long to hear spoken
Don't make me wait one more day
Don't you forsake this love so great
Don't you know I'd walk to heavens gate
Just to hear you say "I love you"
Don't make me wait one more day
The lyrics of 911's song "Don't Make Me Wait" speak about a person desperately waiting for their love interest's response. The persona is urging their love interest to give them a sign that they reciprocate their feelings. The persona is willing to go above and beyond for their love interest if they take their heart. They have been friends and close for some time but the persona wants more and anxiously awaits a reply.
In the chorus, the persona emphasizes the urgency of their situation. They don't want to wait one more day and feel forsaken. The persona is ready to hear the words "I love you" and is willing to do anything to earn these words. They want their love interest's body, mind, spirit, and soul, and insists that they shed their reservations and let their feelings flow.
The bridge sees the persona pleading with their love interest to seize the moment and set the wheels in motion. They state that their love interest has the cure for their broken heart and implores them to speak the words they long to hear.
Overall, "Don't Make Me Wait" is a song about impatience and anxious waiting for a response from someone who holds your heart. It's a situation that many people can relate to and captures the desperation and willingness to do anything to gain someone's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh listen baby
Listen to me, my dear.
Don't make me wait one more day
Please don't make me wait any longer to be with you.
Don't you forsake
Don't abandon me or this love we share.
Don't make me wait
I'm eager to be with you; please don't keep me waiting.
Don't you know I'd do anything for you
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make you happy.
I'd steal the stars out from the sky above you
I'd go to great lengths to show you how much I care.
I would tame the wild hurricane wind
I'm not afraid of anything and will weather any storm for your love.
If you take this heart of mine
If you accept my love, I will give my heart to you.
Give me a signal please give me a sign
Let me know if you feel the same way as I do.
Come on baby don't waste no more precious time
Let's not wait any longer and make the most of our time together.
In the midnight, moonlight shine
Under the beautiful night sky, let's be together.
Don't hold back tonight, give me the green light
Let's not hesitate any longer; let's be together.
We've been friends and been so close together
We've known each other a long time and have a special bond.
But I need more to satisfy this hunger
I want to take our relationship to the next level.
I want your body, mind, spirit and soul
I want all of you, your physical, mental, and emotional self.
Just let your feelings go
Don't hold back how you feel; be open with me.
Baby let's set the wheels in motion
Let's make things happen between us.
You've got the cure to a heart that's broken
Your love can heal my broken heart.
Come on baby let's seize the moment
Let's not miss this opportunity to be together.
Just say the words I long to hear spoken
Tell me that you love me, and it will make me the happiest person in the world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ALAN PETER RANKINE, GORDON GOUDIE, JOHN IGNATIUS MC LAUGHLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Louise King
Love this song reminds me of my college days so much memories of the 90s 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕😙😙😙
Louise King
Love this song reminds me of my college days so much memories of the 90s ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Đức Vũ
I unimaginably witnessed it in their only rare concert in Hanoi, my hometown. 26 years passed me by but 911 mems continue coming together to entertain us, nothing is more stunning than that
The Tin Man
was 10 when this come out ...still love it
karen jane Dix
Such memories of these songs 🎵 brilliant group
Louise King
Love this song takes me back to the 90s love you guys so much bring back 90s ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Chong chee kin
So much memories once music hit into my ear, still remember at my 13 year old how the feeling when i successful save money to bought this album, and repeatedly play the cassette.
Louise King
Same here love 911 they are so amazing love them so much 💜💜💜💜💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💕💕😘
Louise King
Love this song reminds me of my college days so much memories of the 90s love you guys so much ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️❤️
angela rogerson
Takes me straight back to my teenage years. Not heard this for many years and still know the words lol