Julie Andrews got her big break when her stepfather introduced her to Val Parnell, whose Moss Empires controlled prominent venues in London. Andrews made her professional solo debut at the London Hippodrome singing the difficult aria "Je Suis Titania" from Mignon as part of a musical revue called "Starlight Roof" on 22 October 1947.
Andrews gained fame at a young age in 1950s Britain by acting and singing on light entertainment radio programmes such as "Educating Archie". She rose to international prominence after starring in Broadway musicals such as My Fair Lady and Camelot, as well as musical films like Mary Poppins (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965).
Andrews had a major revival of her film career in the 2000s, in children's films such as The Princess Diaries (2001), its sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), and the Shrek animated films (2004-2007). In 2005, Andrews made her debut as a stage director with a revival of The Boy Friend, in which she also made her Broadway acting debut in 1954.
She was married with Blake Edwards in 1965 until his death in 2010.
Just You Wait
Julie Andrews Lyrics
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You'll be sorry but your tears'll be too late
You'll be broke, and I'll have money
Will I help you? Don't be funny
Just you wait, 'Enry 'Iggins, just you wait
Just you wait, 'Enry 'Iggins, 'til you're sick
And you scream to fetch a doctor double quick
Ah, ho-ho, 'Enry 'Iggins, just you wait
Oh,'Enry 'Iggins
Just you wait until we're swimmin' in the sea
Oh, 'Enry 'Iggins
And you get a cramp a little ways from me
When you yell you're going to drown
I'll get dressed and go to town
Ah, ho-ho, 'Enry 'Iggins
Ah, ho-ho, 'Enry 'Iggins, just you wait
One day I'll be famous, I'll be proper and prim
Go to St. James so often I will call it St. Jim
One evening the King will say, "Oh, Liza, old thing
I want all of England your praises to sing"
Next week on the twentieth of May
I proclaim Liza Doolittle Day
All the people will celebrate the glory of you
And whatever you wish and want, I gladly will do
"Thanks a lot, King" says I, in a manner well bred
"But all I want is'Enry 'Iggins 'ead"
"Done," says the King with a stroke
Guard, run and bring in the bloke
Then they'll march you, 'Enry 'Iggins to the wall
And the King will tell me, "Liza, sound the call"
As they raise their rifles higher, I'll shout
"Ready, aim, fire"
Ah, ho-ho, 'Enry 'Iggins
Down you'll go, 'Enry 'Iggins
Just you wait
The song "Just You Wait" is from the musical "My Fair Lady," which tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney girl who agrees to take speech lessons from the phonetics professor Henry Higgins. In the song, Eliza expresses her anger and resentment towards Higgins for treating her poorly and belittling her throughout her lessons. She vows to get revenge on him by describing various scenarios in which she will have the upper hand.
The first verse talks about how she will have money and Higgins will be broke, but she won't help him because he treated her poorly. The next part talks about how she will be the one in charge and can easily leave him in distress if he ever needs help. The second verse describes how she will let him drown if he ever gets a cramp, and she will enjoy seeing him suffer. The third verse is about how Eliza imagines herself being famous and respected, and how she'll use her newfound influence to bring down Higgins. She says that once the King asks her what she wants, she'll ask for Higgins's head, and she'll watch him being executed with pleasure.
Overall, the song "Just You Wait" displays Eliza's anger and determination against Higgins, emphasizing the power dynamic between the two characters.
Line by Line Meaning
Just you wait, 'Enry 'Iggins, just you wait
Don't get too comfortable, Henry Higgins, because I have something planned for you that will make you regret ever crossing me.
You'll be sorry but your tears'll be too late
When I'm finished with you, you'll regret ever messing with me, but it will be too late.
You'll be broke, and I'll have money
I'll make sure that you suffer both financially and personally when I'm finished with you.
Will I help you? Don't be funny
If you think you can count on me to help you out after all you've done, you're sorely mistaken.
Just you wait, 'Enry 'Iggins, just you wait
Again, don't get too comfortable, because there's more in store for you.
Just you wait, 'Enry 'Iggins, 'til you're sick
You may think you're invincible, but I'll make sure you suffer until you're sick and need medical attention.
And you scream to fetch a doctor double quick
When the pain becomes unbearable, you'll have no choice but to call a doctor right away.
I'll be off a second later and go straight to the theatre
While you're dealing with your illness, I'll be off to do something more important and enjoyable, like going to the theatre.
Ah, ho-ho, 'Enry 'Iggins, just you wait
I'm enjoying every second of your misery and can't wait to see what else will happen to you next.
Just you wait until we're swimmin' in the sea
When we're both swimming in the ocean, I'll be sure to get my revenge when you least expect it.
And you get a cramp a little ways from me
When you experience a cramp and need help, I'll be right there, but I won't be lending a hand.
When you yell you're going to drown
If you fear for your life and yell out for help, I'll pretend not to hear you.
I'll get dressed and go to town
Instead of helping you, I'll make a show of getting dressed up and flaunting my freedom to do what I want.
Ah, ho-ho, 'Enry 'Iggins
Again, I'm reveling in your misery and can almost taste my victory over you.
Ah, ho-ho, 'Enry 'Iggins, just you wait
I know that there's much more in store for you, and I'm eager to see what will happen next.
One day I'll be famous, I'll be proper and prim
One day, I'll be rich, famous, and well-respected, living like a queen while you rot in misery and disgrace.
Go to St. James so often I will call it St. Jim
I'll be so wealthy and refined that even the most exclusive spots will feel commonplace to me.
One evening the King will say, "Oh, Liza, old thing
Even royalty will be charmed by my grace and elegance, and I'll be on a first-name basis with the highest authority in the land.
I want all of England your praises to sing"
The King will be so impressed by me that he'll order the entire country to celebrate and sing my praises.
Next week on the twentieth of May
My success and fame will be so great that a special day will be declared in my honor.
I proclaim Liza Doolittle Day
This day will officially be known as "Liza Doolittle Day," and everyone will honor me and look up to me in admiration.
All the people will celebrate the glory of you
The people will praise my name and marvel at my success and fortune.
And whatever you wish and want, I gladly will do
Even though I have everything I could ever want, I'll still have the satisfaction of knowing that you're beneath me and have nothing.
"Thanks a lot, King" says I, in a manner well bred
When the King offers me a reward for my success, I'll politely accept in a way that's befitting of my class.
"But all I want is'Enry 'Iggins 'ead"
But really, all I want is your head on a platter, so I can prove just how badly I've beaten you.
"Done," says the King with a stroke
The King will be so impressed with me that he'll readily grant my wish without question.
Guard, run and bring in the bloke
The King will immediately order his guards to bring you in so that you can face the consequences of your actions.
Then they'll march you, 'Enry 'Iggins to the wall
The guards will take you to the wall and prepare you for execution.
And the King will tell me, "Liza, sound the call"
The King will ask me to sound the call for your execution as proof of my loyalty and devotion to him.
As they raise their rifles higher, I'll shout
As the rifles are raised and aimed at you, I'll revel in the power and hopelessness you feel.
"Ready, aim, fire"
And with those words, you'll be gone for good.
Ah, ho-ho, 'Enry 'Iggins
I'm the one who has come out on top, and you're nothing but a distant memory.
Down you'll go, 'Enry 'Iggins
You'll get what's coming to you in the end, and you'll suffer just like you made me suffer.
Just you wait
Just you wait, because I always get the last laugh.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe
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