I Tan't Wait Till Quithmuth Day
Mel Blanc Lyrics
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When there is no sunshine
You are a stranger until there is danger
And that aint right
Hello my child
See you on your knees
It must be midnightI know you're sad
But I'm so glad
You took the time out to call me
You must be in trouble
I heard emergency
And I came on the double
Midnight's the only time
That I can hear from you
Oh how I wish you would call me
When your skies are blue
I should really be upset about it
Seems like you're using me
And taking me for granted
I am more than a Savior
More than a way maker
Please let me show you what I am made of
I have a plan for your success
But I don't hear from you
Until you're in a mess
Turn off your cell phone
And close up your two-way
Steal a way for a minute
Let's spend some time today
You say that you love me
Then why do you call me
Only when you need me
Don't wait til midnight
The lyrics of "I Tan't Wait Till Quithmuth Day" by Mel Blanc may seem a bit odd and nonsensical at first, but upon closer examination, they actually convey a powerful message about the nature of relationships and communication.
The opening lines of the song, "Don't wait til midnight, when there is no sunshine, you are a stranger until there is danger, and that ain't right," suggest that the singer is frustrated with a friend or loved one who only reaches out when they are in trouble. The use of the word "stranger" emphasizes the idea that without regular communication, a relationship can become distant and disconnected. The lines that follow, "Hello my child, see you on your knees, it must be midnight, I know you're sad, but I'm so glad you took the time out to call me," convey a sense of compassion and concern, but also a hint of exasperation. The singer is happy to help, but wishes they could hear from the other person more often, not just when they are in distress.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer expressing disappointment that they only seem to hear from the other person when things are going wrong. The lines "I should really be upset about it, seems like you're using me and taking me for granted" suggest a feeling of resentment, but then the singer takes a different tack, emphasizing that they are "more than a Savior" and have much more to offer than just solving problems. The final lines of the song, "You say that you love me and can't live without me, then why do you call me only when you need me, don't wait til midnight," drive home the point that meaningful relationships require consistent communication, not just reaching out in times of trouble.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Tan't Wait Till Quithmuth Day" use humorous and lighthearted language to convey a serious message about the importance of communication and mutual support in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wait til midnight
Don't only reach out to me when you're in trouble or need something.
When there is no sunshine
When things aren't going well for you.
You are a stranger until there is danger
You ignore me and our relationship until you need help or are in trouble.
And that aint right
This behavior is not fair to me and our relationship.
Hello my child
I'm here for you and care about you.
See you on your knees
You're reaching out to me in desperation.
It must be midnight
You only seem to reach out to me in the middle of the night.
I know you're sad
I understand that you're going through a difficult time.
But I'm so glad
I'm happy you reached out to me for help.
You took the time out to call me
You cared enough to ask for my guidance and support.
You must be in trouble
I assume something bad has happened and you need my help.
I heard emergency
I understand that this situation is urgent.
And I came on the double
I'm here to assist you and won't waste any time.
Midnight's the only time
I only seem to hear from you in the middle of the night.
That I can hear from you
This is the only time that you seem to reach out to me.
Oh how I wish you would call me
I want you to reach out to me for guidance and support even when things are going well.
When your skies are blue
When things are good for you.
I should really be upset about it
I have the right to be hurt or angry about your behavior.
Seems like you're using me
It feels like you only reach out to me when you need something.
And taking me for granted
You aren't valuing me or our relationship in the way that you should.
I am more than a Savior
I'm not here to just fix your problems - I want to help you grow and succeed.
More than a way maker
I'm not just here to provide you with a solution to your problems.
Please let me show you what I am made of
Please let me help you in a deeper way and show you my full capabilities.
I have a plan for your success
I want to help you reach your goals and achieve success.
But I don't hear from you
You don't reach out to me for guidance or support when things are going well.
Until you're in a mess
You only seem to reach out to me when you're in trouble or need something.
Turn off your cell phone
Take a break from your busy life and focus on our relationship.
And close up your two-way
Don't worry about communicating with anyone else right now - let's focus on us.
Steal a way for a minute
Take a moment for yourself and for us.
Let's spend some time today
Let's connect and strengthen our relationship by spending time together.
You say that you love me
You claim to care about our relationship.
And can't live without me
You suggest that you need me in your life.
Then why do you call me
Why don't you reach out to me more often and not just when you need help?
Only when you need me
You seem to only reach out to me when you need help or support.
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.