Wait
De-Phazz Lyrics
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When will I be strong and tough
When will I have muscles just like you
Want to take a shuttle flight
Very much to my delight
Take a cosmic trip up to the Moon
Tomorrow is too late
In the year 2010
You will be a woman then
And I hope to be soo proud of you
If the cards you play are right
You will always be in flight
Livin' out your every fantasy
Twinkle, twinkle little star
How I really dig your slow
Seems soo long away and far
Tomorrow comes before you know
Why do I have to wait
Tomorrow is too late
Twinkle, twinkle little star
How I really dig your slow
I am reaching u'here you are
So that I can touch my dream
Tomorrow will come, yes tomorrow will come
Before you know it
The lyrics of De-Phazz's song "Wait" paint a picture of a child looking up to their father and asking when they will grow up to be as strong and tough as him, and when they can fulfill their dreams of taking a shuttle flight to the Moon. The child expresses impatience with waiting, as tomorrow always seems too late. The father reassures the child that by the year 2010 (which was still in the future when the song was released in 2001) she will be a woman and he will be proud of her, but suggests that in order to achieve her dreams, she will need to play her cards right and always be in flight, living out her every fantasy. The song ends on an optimistic note, with the promise that tomorrow will come before the child knows it.
The lyrics of "Wait" convey a sense of longing and anticipation, with the child eager to grow up and pursue her dreams, and frustrated with the slowness of time. The father's encouragement provides a glimmer of hope, suggesting that if the child works hard and stays focused, she can achieve her dreams and live a life of adventure and fulfillment. The song's upbeat tempo and jazzy instrumentation add to the feeling of excitement and optimism, creating a joyful mood that captures the spirit of youth and the endless possibilities of the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa when will I grow up
Asking when they will be strong like their role model.
When will I be strong and tough
Yearning for physical strength.
When will I have muscles just like you
Aspiring to be like their father figure.
Want to take a shuttle flight
Expressing a desire to travel to space.
Very much to my delight
The idea of space travel brings them joy.
Take a cosmic trip up to the Moon
Specifically interested in visiting the Moon.
Why do I have to wait
Expressing impatience with the process of growing up and achieving goals.
Tomorrow is too late
Desirable goals cannot be put off indefinitely.
In the year 2010
Looking to the future, with a specific year in mind.
You will be a woman then
Addressing a specific individual and predicting a potential future for them.
And I hope to be soo proud of you
Expressing a desire for the individual to succeed and obtain personal satisfaction.
If the cards you play are right
Success may depend on decision-making and strategy.
You will always be in flight
Life will be exciting and dynamic for those who make good choices.
Livin' out your every fantasy
Those who make wise choices may have fulfilling lives, satisfying personal goals.
Twinkle, twinkle little star
Addressing a celestial object that inspires fascination.
How I really dig your slow
Appreciating the star's perceived slow movement in the sky.
Seems soo long away and far
Referencing the great distance between the individual and the star.
Tomorrow comes before you know
Time passes quickly, and it is important to be proactive in working towards goals.
I am reaching u'here you are
Expressing a desire to achieve a goal related to the star, potentially reaching it.
So that I can touch my dream
The goal related to the star is a personal dream that could potentially be fulfilled.
Tomorrow will come, yes tomorrow will come
Emphasizing the importance of working towards goals proactively, as tomorrow inevitably comes.
Before you know it
Time passes quickly, and it is important to work hard towards goals before it is too late.
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrés Figueroa-Barriga
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