Wait So Long
And Again Lyrics


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I went too far
I wanted to tell a joke
Ha, ha
I'm so funny
That joke that I told
Ha, ha

I climbed that hill
I wanted to be on the top
I wanted to see the top
Big deal
I'm so tired
That hill that I climbed
Big deal

I'm so wrong
And I don't know the meaning for this song
But I know how to say
So long
I'm so tender




The way that I say
So long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to And Again's song "Wait So Long" are introspective and contemplative about the choices that the singer has made. The first verse illustrates the singer's tendency to push too far, even to the point of making a bad joke. The use of "Ha, ha" suggests that it was not well-received, and the singer may be questioning why they felt the need to push the joke so far.


In the second verse, the singer climbs a hill to reach the top, but once they do, they realize it was not worth it. The line "Big deal" shows a sense of disappointment, and the description of being tired suggests that the journey may have been difficult. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's desire to achieve success but feeling like it doesn't bring the satisfaction they expected.


The chorus is where the singer acknowledges their confusion and uncertainty about their life's path. They don't understand the meaning of the song, but they know how to say goodbye. The use of "So long" in this context can suggest a willingness to move on from the past and let go of things that may not be serving the singer's growth.


Overall, the song is an introspective expression of someone grappling with their own expectations and questioning if what they have been striving for is worth it.


Line by Line Meaning

I went too far
I pushed myself beyond the limit


I wanted to tell a joke
I wanted to bring some humor to the conversation


Ha, ha
Expressing amusement and joy


I'm so funny
I believe I have a good sense of humor


That joke that I told
Referring back to the previous line


I climbed that hill
I overcame a challenge


I wanted to be on the top
I aimed for success and achievement


I wanted to see the top
I wanted to experience the view from the highest point


Big deal
Expressing sarcasm and disappointment


I'm so tired
I am physically and mentally exhausted


That hill that I climbed
Referring back to the previous lines


I'm so wrong
I have made mistakes and errors


And I don't know the meaning for this song
I am uncertain about the purpose of this particular piece of music


But I know how to say
Although I may not understand, I still have the ability to express myself


So long
Farewell or goodbye


I'm so tender
I am emotionally sensitive


The way that I say
Referring back to the previous line


So long
Farewell or goodbye




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@daveeastcott9323

Masterpiece. Wow. How have I never heard that?! It's awesome that at 40 with a lifetime of music behind you, U can still find something new and wonderful.

@spartan02elite

Music is such a gift to humanity

@zackb6045

Give us another example

@tjzj91

How I’m feeling right now

@user-je6xu9em8f

I used to rock this on 7 mile doing hoodrat things like a degenerate

@everennui1

I got to see these guys in 2005 at Green Man festival. They sat around a campfire and played songs until 6:00am the next morning non-stop. Such a great memory.

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@snakeops

I love that the music is so urgent, but the lyrics are so patient. Great.

@lascoehooten4479

Well put!

@cmarie2573

really well said. in the arts that's called juxtaposition! Or contrast. its a brilliant move

@saraeyob6168

Thats 1 of the most unique/thought provoking observartions ive heard in art/music. I never noticed music from that perspective. Little things like that make art so much better 4real. The diff patterns

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