A band from Canada (twice being nominated for a Juno award), the Killer Dwa… Read Full Bio ↴A band from Canada (twice being nominated for a Juno award), the Killer Dwarfs were known for their quirky humor, such as all the members surprisingly going by the surname of Dwarf. Lead singer Russ Dwarf only stood in at 5'4", but the rest of the band was rather tall despite rumors that you had to be under a certain height in order to join. The Killer Dwarfs arose from the ashes of vocalist Russ "Dwarf" Graham and drummer Darrell "Dwarf" Millar's club bands in Toronto, Ontario in late 1981. Rounded out by Bryce "Dwarf" Trewin (guitar) and Ange "Dwarf" Fodero (bass) the band released their self-titled debut album. It would be three years before the follow-up was released; due in part to Bryce and Ange leaving because they thought the band was going nowhere. They both left the band in 1984 to be replaced by Mike "Dwarf" Hall and Bad Ronbo Dwarf (Mayer).

Stand Tall saw the band make inroads, with help from the hilarious videos for "Stand Tall" and "Keep The Spirit Alive", and by 1988 the Killer Dwarfs were signed to a major label. "Big Deal" and "Dirty Weapons" would prove to be the band's commercial peak (with "It Doesn't Matter" have some rock radio success), as both releases reached the Billboard charts. Mike Hall would leave to be replaced by guitarist Gerry "Dwarf" Finn on the final studio release. Method To The Madness failed to find much of an audience and the band was dropped. Around this time Russ Graham had a family crisis to attend to and in 1995 the Killer Dwarfs were put to rest.

Russell Graham released an album fronting a band called Penny Black while Darrell Millar is a current member of Laidlaw. Guitarists Hall and Finn joined Helix for a short period of time in 2000. In 2001 the classic Big Deal line-up returned to tour and bring their outrageous humor and stage show to the masses once again. A new studio album, the first in over ten years, is now in the works.

Lifetime
Killer Dwarfs Lyrics

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We've been waiting for a lifetime
Dreaming dreams from day to day... yeah
We've been waiting for the right time
Don't give in, time will tell, someday... yeah

(Solo)

You'll be right there, right there with me... ooh

By my side for the whole world to see... ooh
I'll be right there, right there we'll be.ooh
For some good company

We've been waiting for a lifetime
Dreaming dreams from day to day... yeah
We've been waiting for the right time
Don't give in, time will tell, someday... yeah

We've been waiting for a lifetime
Dreaming dreams from day to day... yeah
We've been waiting for the right time
Don't give in, time will tell, someday... yeah

Waiting for a lifetime
Dreaming dreams from day to day... yeah

We've been waiting for the right time
Don't give in, time will tell, someday... yeah

Overall Meaning

The Killer Dwarfs song "Lifetime" speaks to the idea of waiting and dreaming for what seems like forever. The repetition of the chorus drives this point home, emphasizing the long-held anticipation for something to happen or for someone to appear. The solo in the middle of the song is a musical manifestation of this waiting, with the guitar slowly building up to a cathartic release.

The lyrics suggest a sense of hopefulness despite the seemingly endless wait. The phrase "Don't give in, time will tell, someday" serves as a reminder to keep pushing forward even when it feels like nothing is happening. The singer also speaks of wanting "good company" while waiting, which highlights the importance of community and relationships during these difficult times.

Overall, "Lifetime" is a song about perseverance and patience. It acknowledges the frustrating feeling of waiting for something to happen, but it also encourages listeners to keep hoping and dreaming. The song reminds us that, eventually, the right time will come.

Line by Line Meaning

We've been waiting for a lifetime
We have been anticipating for what appears to be an endless amount of time.

Dreaming dreams from day to day... yeah
Imagining and hoping for better situations every day.

We've been waiting for the right time
We have been expecting the correct moment to take advantage of our opportunities.

Don't give in, time will tell, someday... yeah
Remain determined; eventually, the right moment will present itself.

You'll be right there, right there with me... ooh
You will be present with me throughout this journey.

By my side for the whole world to see... ooh
You will be visible and supportive to everyone during this experience.

I'll be right there, right there we'll be.ooh
I will also be present to show support and companionship.

For some good company
To enjoy each other's presence.

Waiting for a lifetime
Expecting something for an indefinite amount of time.

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