Five- piece from Toledo, Ohio Matt Hammitt (lead vocals), Mark Graalman (drums), Chris Rohman and Pete Prevost (guitars), and Dan Gartley replacing Steve Goodrum(bass).
Often quoted as "Electrifying Christian Rock" with the rock edge of bands like Foo Fighters and songwriting of Matchbox 20. They are mostly known for a trio of chart-topping hits—“Everything About You,” “The Fight Song” and a cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day”.
Their albums include:
All This Talk of Aliens - 1998
Message for the Masses - 1999
Nothing to Lose - 2001
Say it Loud - 2002
The Face of Love - 2006
We Need Each Other - 2007
and... Pieces of a Real Heart, which Sanctus Real held a vote on Twitter and Facebook to decide the title. - 2010
Hey Wait
Sanctus Real Lyrics
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Time unwinds and nothing seems promised you.
Hey wait, I want to take you for a ride.
Hey wait, I want to catch you while there's time.
Who'll (I'll) pick you up when there's no one around?
Who'll (I'll) hold you up when your heart hits the ground?
So defined by a love that has fallen through,
But hope is kind when you hope in something you know is true.
You're tired and you can't take another time around.
You know it's hope I'm holding, so I hope I've found you in this.
The lyrics to Sanctus Real's song Hey Wait explores themes of fear, uncertainty, hope, and the need for connection. The first stanza alludes to the feeling of being trapped by fear which creates a sense of paralysis and uncertainty about what the future holds. Despite the fact that time is constantly moving forward, the singer does not feel any sense of assurance that things will improve or that life will get better.
The refrain "Hey wait, I want to take you for a ride. Hey wait, I want to catch you while there's time" speaks to the desire for connection and companionship in the midst of difficult circumstances. The singer wants to come alongside the person they are addressing and offer them a sense of care and concern. The repetition of the phrase "Hey wait" creates a sense of urgency and the need for a response from the person being addressed.
The next stanza deals with themes of heartbreak and being let down by something that was once a source of security and love. The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing might be tired and worn out from previous experiences. However, they offer a message of hope, supporting the idea that hope is kind when we hold on to something that we know is true.
Overall, the song is a call to those who may be struggling with fear and uncertainty that there is always a way forward when we hold on to hope and allow others to walk alongside us.
Line by Line Meaning
So confined by the fear that you hold on to.
You feel trapped and limited by the fear that grips you.
Time unwinds and nothing seems promised you.
As time passes, you feel like nothing is assured or secured for your future.
Hey wait, I want to take you for a ride.
I want to take you on a journey and make you experience something beautiful and exciting.
Hey wait, I want to catch you while there's time.
I want to grab your attention and hold onto you while there still is a chance.
Who'll (I'll) pick you up when there's no one around?
When you feel alone and everyone else has abandoned you, who will be there to lift you up?
Who'll (I'll) hold you up when your heart hits the ground?
When you're heartbroken and feeling defeated, who will be the one to support and comfort you?
So defined by a love that has fallen through,
Your identity has been shaped by a love that has failed and led to disappointment.
But hope is kind when you hope in something you know is true.
Despite the setbacks, hope can still bring comfort and positivity when placed in something that is genuine and real.
You're tired and you can't take another time around.
You're exhausted from the challenges and setbacks that life has thrown at you and feel like you can't handle anymore.
You know it's hope I'm holding, so I hope I've found you in this.
I am holding onto hope and trying to share it with you, in the hope that it will help you find your way out of this difficult situation.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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