Wait
Sadies Sloth Lyrics
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Ten feet at the most
I wanted your love
I need a break from the weight
Yeah the weight of it all
Like hal-leh
Like hallelujah
I give what I got but
And then she rips me to my bones
She breaks my bones
And now I'm stoned
Getting high
For you
And after all
She fades away
And the beatings have less meaning
But I'll take one anyway if you'll just
Wait
(Wait)
Can one of you restart my brain? (Brain)
Can one of you just sit and wait?
If you're the cure then I'm insane
Imma lay low
Going to dig my own hole (yeah)
That's where I go
Where I'll obsess upon my dreams
Of smoking fire in the trees from up
High
And after all,
We fade away
And the dreaming has less meaning but I listen anyway if you'll just
Wait
(Wait)
Can one of you restart my brain? (Brain)
Can one of you just sit and wait?
If you're the cure then I'm insane
If you're the cure then I'm the pain, no
If you're if you're the feeling in my bones
The toes that make me feel alone I need a break
From it
All
I've just been feeling
Feeling so dull
You got some nerve
Being this cold
Wait
(Wait)
Can one of you restart my brain? (Brain)
Can one of you restart my Halo?
Can one of you restart my heart?
I'm high for you
Wait
(Wait)
Can one of you restart my brain? (Brain)
Can one of you restart my Halo?
Can one of you restart my high?
The lyrics of Sadie Sloth's "Wait" are dealing with the struggles of a toxic and unbalanced relationship. The first verse introduces how the singer is feeling overwhelmed by their partner and needs some space. They have been giving everything they've got, but it's not enough in return. The use of "hal-leh" signifies being tired of carrying the weight of the relationship.
The second verse incorporates the feeling of self-destructiveness that comes when one feels consumed by a relationship. The singer is getting high to relieve the overwhelming feeling they get when they are close to their partner. The phrase "And after all, she fades away," suggests that the obsession towards a dysfunctional partner is starting to lose its grip. The repeating of the word "wait" throughout the song highlights how the singer is not ready to end it all yet. They desperately desire a change, whether it would be from their partner or themselves, but they still hope that the relationship could work out.
In the chorus, the singer expresses a need for help, asking someone to restart their brain, halo, and heart. The line "If you're the cure then I'm insane" highlights the fact that the singer knows the severity of the situation but cannot force themselves to leave. The song ends with a sense of uncertainty and desperation, as the singer is still "high for you," but their Halo needs restarting.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get too close
I don't want to get too emotionally involved
Ten feet at the most
I want to keep a safe distance
I wanted your love
I was hoping for a deeper connection
I need a break from the weight
I need some time to myself
Yeah the weight of it all
I feel overwhelmed
Like hal-leh
Like a moment of relief
Like hallelujah
Like a moment of joy
I give what I got but
I've given it my all
It ain't love
But it wasn't enough
And then she rips me to my bones
She hurts me deeply
She breaks my bones
She damages me emotionally
And now I'm stoned
I'm numbing the pain with drugs
For you
Because I can't handle the pain
And after all
Despite everything
She fades away
She leaves
And the beatings have less meaning
The pain hurts less with time
But I'll take one anyway if you'll just
But I'll still take a chance on love
Imma lay low
I'm going to take a break
Going to dig my own hole (yeah)
I'm going to isolate myself
That's where I go
To my own lonely place
Where I'll obsess upon my dreams
Where I can focus on my goals
Of smoking fire in the trees from up
Of something intense and beautiful
High
And unattainable
And after all,
Despite everything,
We fade away
Our connection fades
And the dreaming has less meaning but I listen anyway if you'll just
And my hopes and dreams lose importance, but I'll still take a chance on love
If you're the cure then I'm insane
If being with you is the solution to my pain, then I'm crazy for wanting you
If you're the cure then I'm the pain, no
If you're the one that can fix me, then I'm the problem
If you're if you're the feeling in my bones
If you're the one that makes me feel alive
The toes that make me feel alone I need a break
But also the one that makes me feel lonely, so I need some time by myself
From it
From all of it
I've just been feeling
I'm going through some intense emotions
Feeling so dull
But at the same time, feeling numb
You got some nerve
You're pushing my boundaries
Being this cold
You're emotionally distant
Can one of you restart my brain? (Brain)
Can someone help me clear my mind?
Can one of you just sit and wait?
Can someone just be there for me?
Can one of you restart my Halo?
Can someone bring back the spark in my life?
Can one of you restart my heart?
Can someone make me feel something?
Can one of you restart my high?
Can someone make me feel good again?
Wait
Just give me some time
(Wait)
I need to figure things out
Imma lay low
I'm stepping back
Going to dig my own hole (yeah)
I need some time to myself
That's where I go
To my own lonely place
Where I'll obsess upon my dreams
Where I can focus on my goals
Of smoking fire in the trees from up
Of something intense and beautiful
High
And unattainable
Can one of you restart my brain? (Brain)
Can someone help me clear my mind?
Can one of you restart my Halo?
Can someone bring back the spark in my life?
Can one of you restart my high?
Can someone make me feel good again?
Writer(s): Brolin Scott Parris, James Graham Mckernan
Contributed by Adrian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.