Tired Of Waiting
NoMeansNo Lyrics


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I got tired, tired, tired of waiting
Tired of waiting, waiting for news
Tired of waiting for things to improve
Tired of waiting, waiting for your letter
Tired of waiting for things to get better
I got tired, tired, tired of waiting
Tired of waiting, waiting by the phone
Tired of waiting here all alone
Tired of waiting for something new
Tired of waiting for you
I got tired, tired, tired of waiting
I got tired of waiting, waiting in line
Tired of waiting for my clothes to dry
Tired of waiting for this show to begin
I got tired of waiting for my ship to come in
Tired of waiting, waiting for the bus
Tired of waiting for my shoes to get fixed
Tired of waiting, waiting for my cheque
Tired of waiting for a change in the weather
Tired of waiting for the water to boil
Tired of waiting for the paint to dry
Tired of waiting, waiting for a sign
Tired of waiting for my big break
Tired of waiting for the dam to break
Tired of waiting for the bombs to drop
Tired of waiting and waiting and waiting
I got tired of waiting for the end
I got tired of waiting because I found out
There's only a fine line between
Biding one's time and wasting one's site




Do you know what I mean?
I got tired of waiting that's all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NoMeansNo's song Tired Of Waiting express a feeling that most people can relate to at some point in their lives. The song is largely about the frustration and impatience that comes with waiting for something to happen, whether it be news, opportunities, or even personal growth. The repetition of the phrase "tired of waiting" throughout the song underscores the singer's exasperation with his current situation.


The list of things the singer is tired of waiting for is lengthy, and includes mundane tasks like waiting for his clothes to dry or his bus to arrive, as well as more significant events like waiting for his big break or for the bombs to drop. This juxtaposition suggests that even small instances of waiting can feel overwhelming when we are already consumed with a sense of impatience.


The final lines of the song, "I got tired of waiting because I found out there's only a fine line between biding one's time and wasting one's site," reveal a deeper meaning behind the frustration of waiting. The singer has realized that waiting too long can be detrimental, and that it's important to take action and not waste one's time simply waiting for things to happen.


Line by Line Meaning

I got tired, tired, tired of waiting
The singer is expressing that waiting has become tiring, tedious and frustrating.


Tired of waiting, waiting for news
The singer is weary of waiting for any updates on a particular matter.


Tired of waiting for things to improve
The singer has been waiting in hope for things to get better, however, it has been too long now and patience is wearing thin.


Tired of waiting, waiting for your letter
The artist is waiting for a letter from someone, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for things to get better
The artist has been waiting in hope for things to improve, however, it has been too long now and patience is wearing thin.


Tired of waiting, waiting by the phone
The singer is waiting for a phone call, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting here all alone
The singer is alone and waiting for someone to come, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for something new
The artist is waiting for a change or for something different to happen, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for you
The artist is waiting for someone, and although they care for them deeply, the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting, waiting in line
The artist is standing in a queue, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for my clothes to dry
The singer is waiting for their laundry to dry, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for this show to begin
The artist is waiting for a performance or event to begin, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


I got tired of waiting for my ship to come in
The singer has been waiting for something significant to happen - like a windfall - but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting, waiting for the bus
The singer is waiting for a bus or public transport to arrive, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for my shoes to get fixed
The singer is waiting for their shoes to be repaired, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting, waiting for my cheque
The artist is waiting for a check or payment to be processed, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for a change in the weather
The artist is waiting for the weather to change, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for the water to boil
The singer is waiting for water to boil or heat up, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for the paint to dry
The singer is waiting for paint to dry, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting, waiting for a sign
The artist is waiting for a sign or indication that something is about to happen, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for my big break
The artist is waiting for an opportunity or chance to shine, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for the dam to break
The artist is waiting for a significant event or breakthrough to occur, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting for the bombs to drop
The singer is waiting for an anticipated event or occurrence to happen, but the wait has been too long and they are tired of it.


Tired of waiting and waiting and waiting
The artist is tired of waiting and the repetition of the phrase emphasises this.


I got tired of waiting for the end
The singer is tired of waiting for a particular situation, experience or period to come to an end.


I got tired of waiting because I found out
The reason why the singer is tired of waiting is that they have realised something important.


There's only a fine line between
The singer is about to reveal a significant insight that they have experienced.


Biding one's time and wasting one's site
The artist has discovered that waiting can be viewed in two ways - either as a strategic decision (biding one's time) or as a fruitless waste (wasting one's sight or vision).


Do you know what I mean?
The artist is posing a rhetorical question, asking if the listener understands or has ever experienced something similar.


I got tired of waiting that's all
The singer is offering a simple summary of their feelings - they are tired of waiting, end of story.




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Comments from YouTube:

Gunnar D

Epic in its simplicity, existential truth and electrifying execution.

UntitledKirk

I got tired of waiting because I found out there's only a very very fine line between biding one's time and waisting one's time. You know what I mean?

N C

This is what gets me out of bed every morning

Drew P. Weiner

I got tired of waiting, that’s all.

larry pickleman

such a fucking amazing song... i wanna play bass again

Jim Hunter

I play this when I’m ready to go out before everyone else

Heather S W

So punk. God I love these guys. Andy Kerr era was the best.

Jose

Perfect for now.

peterweikl

Thanks for posting this!

rate eightx

And so tired, Tired of waitin', Tired of waitin' for youuuu!

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