Wait
Seven Mary Three Lyrics


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I imagine long walks down the road.
Things begin to bloom and the sky explodes.
The damage is undone, and then I know.
This has got to be a dream.
Machines and luxuries don't last.
I took my sleep for granted in the past.
And I woke up half-dead in the hourglass.
Why does that sound funny?
Wait, you're almost there it's gone.
You're almost there it's gone.
You're almost where what follows you, does not bother you.
I have walked the tightrope parts of me.
I towed the line just far enough to see.
I never found a gift you get for free.
You pay for them dearly.
I see my forever as one long night.
If I can make it dark then I can make it light.
I know that most of living done is done in the mind.
Only thought survives.
Are you tired?
Are you uninspired?
Has the miscommunication tried to eat you up inside.
I am here, and you are here.




And everything I want to know.
Sleeps between your ears.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seven Mary Three's song Wait can be interpreted as the journey of self-discovery and realization that life is fleeting and precious. The first verse depicts the beauty of nature and the transience of life. The singer acknowledges that machines and luxuries don't last forever and that he regrets not cherishing his sleep in the past. He then describes waking up half-dead in an hourglass, metaphorically representing the preciousness of time and its finite nature. The line "why does that sound funny?" adds a touch of humor to the song, making the listener pause and reflect on the meaning behind the lyrics.


The chorus confirms this message, urging the listener to cherish every moment and to know that what follows them does not need to bother them. The second verse speaks to the struggle of finding one's place in the world and the sacrifices that come with that search. The singer has walked the tightrope, towed the line, and paid dearly for any gifts he has received. He sees life as a long night, but acknowledges that one can make it light by changing their thoughts. This verse reflects the importance of mindset and how one's thoughts can shape their reality.


The final verse addresses the listener directly, asking if they are tired, uninspired, or struggling with miscommunication. However, the singer offers hope by reminding them that they are not alone and everything they want to know is within themselves. This message reinforces the idea that self-discovery and understanding are crucial to finding happiness and fulfillment in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I imagine long walks down the road.
I picture myself on a peaceful journey through life.


Things begin to bloom and the sky explodes.
The beauty of nature invigorates me.


The damage is undone, and then I know.
Once I see the world anew, I realize the healing power of time.


This has got to be a dream.
I feel like my life can't be real and is too good to be true.


Machines and luxuries don't last.
Material possessions are fleeting and temporary.


I took my sleep for granted in the past.
I failed to appreciate the importance of rest in my life.


And I woke up half-dead in the hourglass.
My lack of sleep left me feeling depleted and time seemed to be slipping away.


Why does that sound funny?
Humor can be found in the absurdity of life's challenges.


Wait, you're almost there it's gone.
Just when I think I'm close to achieving something, it disappears or changes.


You're almost there it's gone.
The fragility of life's pursuits can be frustrating and uncertain.


You're almost where what follows you, does not bother you.
I strive to reach a state of inner peace where external stresses cannot affect me.


I have walked the tightrope parts of me.
I have navigated through my inner conflicts and struggles.


I towed the line just far enough to see.
I have balanced my desires with my limits so that I can see my potential.


I never found a gift you get for free.
Success or fulfillment often comes from hard work and sacrifice.


You pay for them dearly.
Achievement often requires effort and overcoming obstacles.


I see my forever as one long night.
I view life as a continuous journey that is often filled with darkness.


If I can make it dark then I can make it light.
I have the power to overcome challenges and create positivity in my life.


I know that most of living done is done in the mind.
Mental attitudes and perceptions shape how we experience life.


Only thought survives.
Our thoughts and experiences are what ultimately remain with us.


Are you tired?
Do you feel exhausted or burnt out?


Are you uninspired?
Do you lack passion or motivation for life?


Has the miscommunication tried to eat you up inside.
Have misunderstandings caused you emotional distress?


I am here, and you are here.
We are both present and sharing this moment.


And everything I want to know.
I am curious and eager to learn more about you and life.


Sleeps between your ears.
All the knowledge and wisdom you possess is housed within your mind.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANTE ROSS

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Jayko

Crazy/Beautiful brought me here. Still top 10 fav movies all these years later ❤️✌️

Leuqar Krabat

Amé la película!! 😭😭😭😭 Es una de las más lindas que he visto. Y el soundtrack... brutal 💜💜💜

JE Trenas

loved it then and love it now! This is a classic.

kelli fleming

Alice in chains

SuperTeamramrod

I agree. I remember I bought this album on a whim and immediatley thought it was one of their best. Nothing matches rock crown though.

DG

You know this is a late 90s, early '00s song when the bottom of the jeans & the shoes are wet. 😂

rhian

loveee this movie!love this song!!

Artem Varela

great movie...enjoy it

trinidadetobago80

that' a very beatiful movie...with wanderfull soundtrack!!!!!

Michelle Sharples

Love it! So glad I found another one more along the lines of Cumbersome. What a great song! and damn Jason Ross is sexy

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