Wait Up
NOVACUB Lyrics


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(Wait up, wait up)
(Wait up, wait up)

You've thrown it all away
I'm holding on, I'm keeping us alive
Chasing yesterday
But I can't wait while you make up your mind
Nothing left to say
The love we had is love we need to find
Something has to change
You know, I tried

I see you moving on
I try to shake the feeling
Tell me that I'm wrong, I need some hope
I feel you in my heart
I try to keep believing
Try to keep us strong, I need you close
I see you moving on
I try to shake the feeling
Tell me that I'm wrong, I need some hope
I feel you in my heart
I try to keep believing
Try to keep us strong, I need you most
(I know you left)
Why don't you stay right by my side?
(I know you left)

Wait up, wait up
Just tell me you'll stay right by my side
Wait up, wait up
So, where do we go from here?
'Cause I've got nothing left to give at all
I can see it clear
That your heart isn't with me anymore
Everything we built will break
'Cause I can't take another day
So let me be alone
You know, I tried
I see you moving on
I try to shake the feeling
Tell me that I'm wrong, I need some hope
I feel you in my heart
I try to keep believing
Try to keep us strong, I need you most
(I know you left)
Why don't you stay right by my side?
(I know you left)
Wait up, wait up
Just tell me you'll stay right by my side
Wait up, wait up
(No, no, no)
(Wait up, wait up)
(No, no, no)
(Wait up, wait up)

Wait up, wait up
Tell me we'll last forever
Wait up, wait up
Wait up, wait up
Tell me we'll last forever
Wait up, wait up

No, care for me, love
Care for me, love
(Tell me we'll last forever, tell me we'll last forever)
No, care for me, love




Care for me, love
(Tell me we'll last forever, tell me we'll last forever)

Overall Meaning

The song "Wait Up" by NOVACUB tells the story of a relationship that is falling apart, with one partner trying to hold on while the other is moving on. The lyrics express the idea that the love they once had is the love they need to find, and that something has to change. The singer tries to shake the feeling of her partner moving on, but she needs hope and reassurance. She pleads for her partner to stay by her side, so that they can both work through their problems and find a way to stay together. In the end, the singer realizes that their relationship is over and that they have nothing left to give.


The lyrics of "Wait Up" are relatable to anyone who has experienced a failing relationship. It portrays the feeling of despair and hopelessness that comes with trying to hold on to something that is slipping away. The singer's plea for her partner to stay and work through their problems carries an emotional weight that is sure to resonate with audiences.


Fact 1: NOVACUB is a British indie rock band that was formed in 2019 by Bloc Party's guitarist, Russell Lissack.
Fact 2: "Wait Up" is one of the band's most popular songs, and has been featured on numerous Spotify playlists.
Fact 3: The band's sound has been described as a blend of indie rock, post-punk, and pop.
Fact 4: The band's other members include Louise Bartle on drums and Tony Alda on bass.
Fact 5: NOVACUB has toured with bands such as The Wombats, Bombay Bicycle Club, and Two Door Cinema Club.
Fact 6: The band has released two EPs, "Future Echoes" and "Interiors".
Fact 7: The music video for "Wait Up" was directed by Jade Jackman and features a couple going through the ups and downs of a relationship.
Fact 8: "Wait Up" was produced by Dan Austin, who has also worked with bands such as Placebo, Doves, and Massive Attack.
Fact 9: The song features a catchy guitar riff that drives the melody of the chorus.
Fact 10: The chord progression of the song is in the key of A, with the verses using the chords A, D, and E, while the chorus uses the chords F#m, D, and A.


Chords:
Verse: A - D - E
Chorus: F#m - D - A


Line by Line Meaning

Wait up, wait up
The singer is pleading for the person they love to stay with them and not leave.


You've thrown it all away
The person the singer loves has destroyed their relationship.


I'm holding on, I'm keeping us alive
The singer is doing their best to save their relationship, despite the challenges.


Chasing yesterday
The singer is trying to recapture the happiness they once had with their partner.


But I can't wait while you make up your mind
The singer can't wait forever for their partner to decide if they want to stay in the relationship or not.


Nothing left to say
The relationship is in a dire state and there's nothing left to talk about.


The love we had is love we need to find
The singer wants to find a way to rekindle the love they once had with their partner.


Something has to change
The singer knows that something needs to be done if they want to save their relationship.


You know, I tried
The singer has done everything they can to make the relationship work, but it hasn't been enough.


I see you moving on
The singer can see that their partner is starting to move on from the relationship.


I try to shake the feeling
The singer tries to ignore the pain of their partner moving on.


Tell me that I'm wrong, I need some hope
The singer needs reassurance that they are not losing their partner for good.


I feel you in my heart
The singer still has strong feelings for their partner.


Try to keep us strong, I need you close
The singer wants to keep the relationship alive and needs their partner to be present to do so.


So, where do we go from here?
The singer is unsure how to proceed with the relationship.


'Cause I've got nothing left to give at all
The singer has given everything they have to the relationship and is now depleted.


That your heart isn't with me anymore
The singer realizes that their partner's heart is no longer invested in the relationship.


Everything we built will break
The foundation of their relationship is broken and everything they've built will fall apart.


'Cause I can't take another day
The singer is unable to continue living in a state of heartbreak and uncertainty.


So let me be alone
The singer is willing to let go of the relationship and be alone if it means finding peace.


Tell me we'll last forever
The singer wants to believe that their relationship will survive the challenges.


No, care for me, love
The singer needs their partner to show them love and affection in order to feel valued and secure.




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Comments from YouTube:

@evanalas6279

Russell is an absolute God I swear. He’s been making me emotional with his guitar playing for 15 years now

@srperezpolanco

Los quiero mucho, Novacub.

@DeMatsuda

¡Buena pulida! I LOVE THIS!!!!

@bmanjj2

Take notes indie world this is your future!!! 🤙🤙🤙

@Snazy30

Love it

@juliochirinos3285

Esta banda es mas Bloc Party, que el Bloc Party de los ultimos 6 años! xD

@adampodlinski1734

JAJAJA

@richardfrench610

Saw you at De La Warr amazing gig, when can we expect an album as i would so go out and by it now.

@julianvegas3253

Amazing!!!

@cloexxasmr6028

Omg u performed this one live in Norwich !!!! Xxxx

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