Wait for Me
M.i.L.k (밀크) Lyrics
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But don't go public it'll ruin the plan
Because no matter how clever and original you are
You're only as good as your fans.
Peter Garrett chanting "Oils, Oils"
Can you imagine it? I don't think you can
But as a Mistral employee once told me
Each man kills the thing he loves:
The fisherman caught in his own net.
It's frightening that you deserve
The audience that you get.
So the Beatles found out up with Helter Skelter
And John Lennon saw it in Mr.Chapman
And the Stones learnt from Gimme Shelter;
You're only as good as your fans.
Yo! Fight the power, what did I say?
All the girls say "YO"! all the boys say "YO"!
Everybody say "YO"! Here comes the Hamburglar!
Elle McPherson is really a person,
But don't tell the guy that buys the calendar.
Jump! Monica! Jump! Monica! Jump! Monica! Jump! Monica!
You can't get a laugh at of Stefi Graf
If you tell that her friends are a bunch of backstabbers;
Kurt Cobain couldn't deal with pain
But at least he didn't score an own goal against Colombia.
Yo! Impersonator X! Give it to me!
So maybe we shouldn't hate Collingwood
Or blame religion on J.C.
Or marvel at all the racist kids
Who love Public Enemy.
Maybe Allah was a peace loving guy
Maybe Elle really is more than a body
Maybe Oprah Winfrey is intelligent
Maybe TISM know the word "irony".
The lyrics of the song "Wait for Me" by M.i.L.k (밀크) have a deeper meaning that takes a critical look at society's obsession with fame and success. The opening lines emphasize the importance of having a good idea, but warn against the perils of going public too soon. The line "no matter how clever and original you are, you're only as good as your fans" highlights the idea that a person's success is largely defined by the approval of their audience.
The next few lines reference various celebrities and pop culture icons such as Peter Garrett, John Lennon, and Kurt Cobain, who all had to deal with the consequences of their fame. The line "each man kills the thing he loves" is a reference to Oscar Wilde's poem that suggests people often destroy the things they are most passionate about. This line underscores the darker side of fame, where artists can be consumed by their fame and the expectations of their fans.
The third and final verse challenges the listener to question their biases and preconceptions. It suggests that maybe the things we hate or blindly support, like sports teams or political beliefs, may not be as important as we think. The line "maybe TISM know the word 'irony'" is a reference to the Australian rock band TISM, who were known for their satirical lyrics and ironic performances. This line reinforces the idea that what we believe to be true may not always be the case and encourages people to maintain an open mind.
Line by Line Meaning
It takes a great person to get a idea
Having a great idea is a challenge only a small number of people can accomplish
But don't go public it'll ruin the plan
Revealing the idea too soon will ruin everything
Because no matter how clever and original you are
Having a clever and original idea is not enough
You're only as good as your fans.
The value of a person depends on the number and enthusiasm of their supporters
Each man kills the thing he loves:
It's ironic that people can destroy what they love the most
The fisherman caught in his own net.
The fisherman is an example of someone trapped by their own actions
It's frightening that you deserve
It's scary that people can receive what they deserve
The audience that you get.
One's audience is a reflection of themselves
So the Beatles found out up with Helter Skelter
The Beatles discovered their limits through Helter Skelter
And John Lennon saw it in Mr.Chapman
John Lennon saw his own death in Mr. Chapman
And the Stones learnt from Gimme Shelter;
The Rolling Stones learned a lesson from Gimme Shelter
Yo! Fight the power, what did I say?
Let's fight against the status quo
All the girls say "YO"! all the boys say "YO"!
A call for unity and support from everyone
Everybody say "YO"! Here comes the Hamburglar!
A chaotic moment with a McDonald's character joining in
Elle McPherson is really a person,
Celebrities are humans too
But don't tell the guy that buys the calendar.
The illusion of perfection and beauty sells products, don't break it
Jump! Monica! Jump! Monica! Jump! Monica! Jump! Monica!
A random, nonsensical chant
You can't get a laugh at of Stefi Graf
It's hard to make jokes about someone who's successful and respected
If you tell that her friends are a bunch of backstabbers;
Talking behind someone's back can ruin friendships
Kurt Cobain couldn't deal with pain
Kurt Cobain struggled with the problems of fame and addiction
But at least he didn't score an own goal against Colombia.
Kurt Cobain's struggles were less embarrassing than a soccer player scoring an own goal
Yo! Impersonator X! Give it to me!
A request for someone else to entertain them
So maybe we shouldn't hate Collingwood
Maybe we shouldn't hate something just because it's popular to do so
Or blame religion on J.C.
We shouldn't blame religion on one person
Or marvel at all the racist kids
We shouldn't be amazed at people's ignorance and intolerance
Who love Public Enemy.
It's ironic that racists can love a group that fights against racism
Maybe Allah was a peace loving guy
Maybe Allah didn't want violence and extremism in the world
Maybe Elle really is more than a body
Maybe Elle Macpherson should be valued for more than her looks
Maybe Oprah Winfrey is intelligent
Maybe Oprah Winfrey should be appreciated for her abilities and achievements
Maybe TISM know the word "irony".
Maybe TISM understands the concept of irony
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