Andy Jackson (vocals, lead guitar)
Chris Flaherty (backing vocals, rhythm guitar)
Jake Turner (rhythm guitar)
Brona Jackson (backing vocals, bass)
Jeff Turner (drums)
Make Up
Safety In Numbers Lyrics
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Patience. Something I don't have. I feel I've been deprived.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
Six minutes. I'm leaving without you.
And I'll try, but I can't and I won't let you waste my time.
Patience. Something I don't have. I feel I've been deprived.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
Six minutes. I'm leaving without you.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
Six minutes. I'm leaving without you.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
Six minutes. I'm leaving without you.
The lyrics of Safety In Numbers' song Make Up depict the frustration of the singer with his partner who keeps delaying their plans. The repeated phrases "Wake up. Put on her make up. Six minutes. I'm leaving without you" show the singer's impatience and unwillingness to waste any more time waiting for his partner to get ready. He says that he doesn't have the patience for it and feels like he has been deprived of it. Despite his efforts to understand and tolerate his partner's behavior, he can no longer tolerate the delay and decides to leave without her. The lyrics emphasize the importance of valuing our own time and not letting others waste it.
The song also portrays the conflict between two people who have different priorities. The singer wants to leave on time, while his partner seems more interested in putting on her make up. The repetition of the phrase "Wake up. Put on her make up. Six minutes. I'm leaving without you" creates a sense of urgency and frustration. The singer's tone becomes harsher as the song progresses, indicating the growing tension between the two.
Overall, Make Up talks about the importance of balancing our own needs and desires with those of others. It highlights the need to communicate clearly and effectively in relationships to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'll try, but I can't and I won't let you waste my time.
I may try to be patient with you, but I won't allow you to continue wasting my time.
Patience. Something I don't have. I feel I've been deprived.
I don't possess a lot of patience, and I feel that I haven't been given enough time for things to work out.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
The woman is waking up and getting ready for the day by applying makeup.
Six minutes. I'm leaving without you.
I am giving you a set amount of time to get ready, and if you're not ready by then, I'm leaving without you.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
The woman is still getting ready for the day by applying makeup.
Six minutes. I'm leaving without you.
I have set a specific time for us to leave, and if you're not ready by then, I'm leaving without you.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
The woman is still getting ready for the day by applying makeup.
Six minutes. I'm leaving without you.
I have repeatedly warned you about the time, and if you're not ready, I'm leaving without you.
Wake up. Put on her make up.
The woman is still applying her makeup, and we are running out of time to leave.
Six minutes. I'm leaving without you.
I am reaching my limit, and if you don't come with me now, I'm leaving without you.
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