His 2015 album "Joel Plaskett and the Park Avenue Sobriety Test" touches on his solo acoustic side, his guitar rock work with Joel Plaskett Emergency, his happy-go-lucky rhyming talents, carefree memories of growing up in Nova Scotia, and a little bit of anger at the forces that make life tougher these days. There are references to his salad days, like “On A Dime,” which starts with a blast of downhome Celtic fiddle from Cape Breton great J.P. Cormier. Then there’s Plaskett riffing on memories of playing road hockey in the liquor store parking lot, and later, traveling to Memphis with his band Thrush Hermit to make their first album. The album. also refers to the cast of characters that helped make the album, with Joel Plaskett Emergency appearing on more than half the tracks. It’s more like the Emergency-Plus, as lots of familiar faces from previous Plaskett discs are aboard. Longtime Emergency cohorts Dave Marsh – drums and Chris Pennell – bass anchor the rhythm section. Previous group members Tim Brennan and Peter Elkas play on several songs. From Plaskett’s former band Thrush Hermit is old pal Ian McGettigan. Then there are guests, friends and neighbours, such as Cormier, Halifax singer-songwriter Mo Kenney, singer Erin Costelo, and pedal steel player Dale Murray (Christina Martin, Cuff the Duke).
He released the album Solidarity, a collaboration with his father Bill, in 2017.
Wait Wait Wait
Joel Plaskett Lyrics
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There's somethin' I forgot to tell you
(Wait, wait, wait)
There's somethin' I forgot to say
I wasn't everything I was supposed to be
But wait a minute before you leave
(Wait, wait)
There's gonna be changes, baby, like never before
I'm gonna make you forget about everybody that you ever knew
There's gonna be no one in this world, but me and you
(So wait, wait, wait)
There's somethin' I forgot to tell you
(Wait, wait, wait)
There's somethin' I forgot to say
I was not everything I was supposed to be
But wait a minute before you leave
(Wait, wait)
Let me love you one more time
I'll put everything in it, this soul of mine
I'll blind you with love
I'll please you, mama
The lyrics to Joel Plaskett's song Wait Wait Wait convey a sense of urgency and desperation on the part of the singer. The repetition of the phrase "wait, wait, wait" serves to emphasize the singer's desire to be heard and to have their message received. The opening lines, "There's somethin' I forgot to tell you / There's somethin' I forgot to say" suggest that the singer has been holding something back, either intentionally or unintentionally, and is now making a last-ditch effort to share it before it's too late.
The second verse reveals that the singer is promising "changes" to come, and a new and better future for the relationship. The line "I'm gonna make you forget about everybody that you ever knew" suggests a desire on the part of the singer to be the center of the listener's world, and to create a sense of isolation from anyone else in their life. The repeated phrase "wait, wait, wait" takes on a new sense of urgency in this verse, as if the singer is trying to convince the listener to stay and give their love another chance.
The final verse is a plea for forgiveness and a second chance. The line "Let me love you one more time" is hopeful, but also tinged with desperation, as if the singer knows that this might be their last chance to make things right. The promise to "put everything in it, this soul of mine" suggests a willingness to be vulnerable and give everything they have to the relationship, in the hopes of saving it. Overall, the song conveys a sense of deep emotion and a desire to reconcile and make amends before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
(Wait, wait, wait)
Joel is urging the listener to wait before taking any action
There's somethin' I forgot to tell you
Joel realizes that he has important information that he has not communicated to the listener
(Wait, wait, wait)
Joel repeats his plea for the listener to hold on a bit longer
There's somethin' I forgot to say
Joel acknowledges that he has not fully expressed his thoughts to the listener
I wasn't everything I was supposed to be
Joel admits that he fell short of expectations
But wait a minute before you leave
Joel begs the listener to stay long enough to hear him out
(Wait, wait)
Joel once again pleads for the listener to wait a little longer
There's something I think you need to know
Joel believes that the listener needs to hear important information from him
There's gonna be changes, baby, like never before
Joel promises major changes that will transform their relationship in profound ways
I'm gonna make you forget about everybody that you ever knew
Joel intends to be the only person that the listener needs
There's gonna be no one in this world, but me and you
Joel wants to create a world where only he and the listener exist
(So wait, wait, wait)
Joel repeats the plea to wait, indicating that what he has to say is important
There's somethin' I forgot to tell you
Joel still has more information to share with the listener
(Wait, wait, wait)
Joel continues to implore the listener to hold off on leaving
There's somethin' I forgot to say
Joel emphasizes that he has not fully expressed his thoughts
I was not everything I was supposed to be
Joel acknowledges that he fell short of what was expected of him
But wait a minute before you leave
Joel once again pleads for the listener not to leave before hearing him out
(Wait, wait)
Joel repeats his request for the listener to wait a bit more
Let me love you one more time
Joel wants to show the listener his love one more time
I'll put everything in it, this soul of mine
Joel will pour his heart and soul into loving the listener
I'll blind you with love
Joel will shower the listener with so much love that it's overwhelming
I'll please you, mama
Joel wants to do everything in his power to make the listener happy
Contributed by Eva T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.