They scored two major pop/R&B/dance hits: "I Can't Wait," which climbed to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Its follow-up, "Point Of No Return," also topped the dance chart and hit #28 on the Hot 100. Both singles were on their album "Poolside" which made Billboard's Top 200 Album chart as high as #27 and selling a half million copies, garnering a gold record.
Their final pop chart entry was "Should I Say Yes?" which hit #41. They had two more dance hits, one of which, "Are You Lookin' For Somebody Nu," topped out at #2 on the dance charts in 1988. This single was on the album "Told U So" which climbed Billboard's Top 200 Album chart to #93.
In 2012 they released their new album 'Kung Pao Kitchen'.
Their newest album, "Bagtown" is set to be released in 2016.
I Can't Wait
Nu Shooz Lyrics
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My love
Tell me what it's all about
You've go something, that I can't live without
Happiness, is so hard to find
Hey baby, tell me what is on your mind
'Cause I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) 'til you call me on the telephone
(I can't wait)
You know I love you, even when you don't try
I know, that our love will never die
Hey darling, when you look into my eye
Please tell me you'll never have to say goodbye
'Cause I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) this is what I've been waiting for
I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) 'til my love walks in the door
I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) true love is so hard to find
I found yours, you found mine
I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) tell me what is on your mind
(I can't wait)
(I can't wait)
I can't wait
Say it one more time
(Baby, I can't wait) tell me what's on your mind
Oh, I can't wait
(Baby, I can't wait) this is what I've been waiting for
The Nu Shooz song "I Can't Wait" is about a deep love that the singer cannot wait to experience. The song expresses the difficulty of finding true happiness and love, but the singer has found a love that he cannot live without. He tells his lover that he always loves them, even when they don't try. He hopes that they will never have to say goodbye and wants to know what is on their mind. There is a sense of desperate urgency to the lyrics, with the repetition of "I can't wait" underscoring the singer's impatience and need for this love.
The song is not just about romantic love, however. Lead singer Valerie Day has stated in interviews that the "I can't wait" line was inspired by the 1980 Winter Olympics, which took place in her hometown of Lake Placid, New York. The repeated "I can't wait" was meant to capture the excitement and anticipation she felt leading up to the games. This sense of excitement and anticipation is reflected in the upbeat, danceable groove of the song, as well as in the emotionally charged vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
My love
The singer is addressing their love interest
Tell me what it's all about
The singer wants to know more about their love interest
You've got something, that I can't live without
The singer believes that their love interest has qualities they can't be without
Happiness is so hard to find
The artist believes that it's difficult to find happiness
Hey baby, tell me what is on your mind
The artist wants to know what's going on in their love interest's head
'Cause I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) 'til you call me on the telephone
The singer is eagerly waiting for a phone call from their love interest
I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) 'til we're all alone
The singer is anticipating being alone with their love interest
You know I love you, even when you don't try
The artist loves their love interest even when they're not making an effort
I know, that our love will never die
The artist is confident that their love will last forever
Hey darling, when you look into my eye
The artist is addressing their love interest affectionately
Please tell me you'll never have to say goodbye
The singer wants reassurance that their love interest won't leave them
'Cause I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) this is what I've been waiting for
The artist is excited because this moment is what they've been looking forward to
I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) 'til my love walks in the door
The singer is eager for their love interest to arrive
True love is so hard to find
The singer believes it's difficult to find true love
I found yours, you found mine
The singer and their love interest have found each other
I can't wait (baby, I can't wait) tell me what is on your mind
The artist wants to know what their love interest is thinking
Say it one more time
The artist wants their love interest to repeat what they said
(Baby, I can't wait) tell me what's on your mind
The singer is still interested in what their love interest is thinking
Oh, I can't wait
The singer is very excited
(Baby, I can't wait) this is what I've been waiting for
The artist is thrilled because this is what they've been anticipating
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Robert Smith
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@Kouji_Tadokoro_810
2023年も聴き続けました！
2024年も引き続き聴いて遠野を感じます！
@gmp3517
I was born in 1977, this is magic to my ears. Childhood in the 80s was the absolute best.
@Beach_Dr.Pepper_LukeBryan_girl
I totally agree!
@JoseMiranda-lh8oe
Hahaha yeah!!!! We are the same 1977 Generation .
@manningfinancial
Yes it was simply the greatest time ever!!
@Kevo1993
1975 right here!!! Yes the 80’s was definitely the best era!!
@manningfinancial
@@Kevo1993 Hey what's up!! 1975 right here as well!! And you're absolutely right!! Nothing but the best from the 1980's my friend!!
@csilt
Quite possibly one of the catchiest songs of 1983 and beyond. I never seem to get tired of this song. So many interesting and catchy elements and it just has a positive vibe.
@pauliep633
1986 this came out
@rickmitchell2973
Definitely a summer hit back in 86. Along with Sledgehammer and Who made Who. Fond memories sitting pool side in Hamilton Ont 🙂