Formed in 2002, Simply Waiting's original line up was Matt Shetler, Justin … Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 2002, Simply Waiting's original line up was Matt Shetler, Justin Smith, Jason Thompson (bass), Josh Guild (Keys), Brandon Guthrie (Drums). The band recorded a two song demo and the EP "Cutting Ties" with this line up. Shortly after recording "Cutting Ties", the band signed with upstart record label Gasoline Records (started by previous employees of Goodlife Records who had a connection to Simply Waiting through Matt, Justin, and Jason's previous band Waking Kills the Dream). Jason parted ways with the band and Eric Dorney joined as the new bass player. Gasoline sent the band into the studio to record their first full length "The Subtle Dynamics Between the Windshield and the Rearview", but the label quickly dissolved leaving Simply Waiting to foot the bill. The band did just that and pressed on, touring the east coast (in a self-booked DIY tour) in support of the album. After several years as the bands rhythmic grounding, Brandon Guthrie parted ways with the band to try out several other projects, ultimately landing firmly with Toads and Mice. Justin Crim took over as drummer for Simply Waiting. More east coast touring racked up 19 states for the band from MO to FL to RI and lots in between. During one such tour the band was introduced via phone to Chicago producer Mark McClusky. The band headed to Chicago and tracked 6 songs. After more shows both local and regional, Justin Crim left the band and eventually pursued a recording degree at Full Sail University in FL. Tyler Campbell (formerly of March and Collapse) and his brother Justin (JC) were added to the band - Tyler on drums and Justin as an additional guitar. After some local shows and a spot on the Cincinnati Warped Tour, the band made its way back up to Chicago to work with Mark "Line Rider" McClusky where the remaining tracks for what would become the band's second full length "Atmosphere" were recorded. After some time Tyler and Justin Campbell left the band to pursue other musical interests. Jon Ryan Miller (who had rehearsed with the band, and even played the band’s first show at the Tipp City Roundhouse) was brought back into the fold as the band’s drummer. Long time friend and original member of the band, Josh Guild departed from the lineup. Simply Waiting wrote new material and went to northern Ohio to record with producer Ben Schigel and engineer Tony Gammalo at Spider Studios. The band tracked three songs, “The Signals”, “Terracentricty”, and “Inches From”. Simply Waiting continues to work on new songs and play locally and regionally and are hoping to make it back up to Spider Studios to work towards their third full length album.

Acceleration Please
Simply Waiting Lyrics

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We need the driver and the keys
We need acceleration please
We need to motion action motion action for delivery
A little less courage
A little less faith

With no pilot near,
With no engineer

With no captain here who can veer us away from the waves

And with a novice at the wheel
Beginner's luck the only skill
And now this navigation estimation is lost
Coming real we start feel the short end deal
We start to feel
A little less courage
A little less faith

With no pilot near,
With no engineer
With no captain here who can veer us away from the waves
I will volunteer
To commandeer
This vessel and steer us straight toward the sun
With no pilot near,
With no engineer
With no captain here who can veer us away from the waves

Get yourself to the other side
Help me I've been paralyzed
By the sun the moon the glass
Everything between

With no pilot near,
With no engineer
With no captain here who can veer us away from the waves
I will volunteer
To commandeer
This vessel and steer us straight toward the sun
With no pilot near,
With no engineer
With no captain here who can veer us away from the waves

Get yourself to the other side
To the other side, to the other

Even bright lights make mistakes
There the pillars of their communities
Bodies of water are gathering far
Bring down their immunities
No one knows where the others will go they go
No one knows where the others will go they go away

No one knows
No one knows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Simply Waiting's song "Acceleration Please" convey a message of urgency and the need for action in order to avoid a potential disaster or downfall. The singer in the song appears to be in a situation where they are lacking a competent leader to guide them towards safety. They need someone to take control of the situation and provide direction, hence the repeated request for acceleration and motion. The lack of certainty and fear is also evident in lines such as "A little less courage, a little less faith" and "Coming real we start to feel the short end deal". The urgency of the situation is highlighted by the repeated refrain of "With no pilot near, with no engineer, with no captain here who can veer us away from the waves", emphasizing the need for someone to step up and take charge.

The idea of taking control oneself is also prominent in the lyrics, as the singer offers to "volunteer to commandeer this vessel and steer us straight toward the sun". There is a sense of determination and resoluteness in this offer, a refusal to be paralyzed by fear and uncertainty. The lyrics also make reference to the unpredictability of life and the unknown future, with lines such as "Even bright lights make mistakes" and "No one knows where the others will go they go away". Overall, "Acceleration Please" is a song about the need for action, leadership, and taking charge in a time of crisis.

Line by Line Meaning

We need the driver and the keys
We require someone to operate the vehicle and the keys to start it

We need acceleration please
We require the vehicle to move faster, please

We need to motion action motion action for delivery
We need to take quick and effective action to accomplish our delivery task

A little less courage
We are becoming anxious and fearful, needing a little courage

A little less faith
Our confidence is diminishing, needing a little faith

With no pilot near, With no engineer With no captain here who can veer us away from the waves
There is no one experienced or knowledgeable to navigate and steer us safely away from the dangers ahead

And with a novice at the wheel Beginner's luck the only skill And now this navigation estimation is lost Coming real we start feel the short end deal We start to feel
We have an inexperienced driver, and this lack of expertise is becoming evident as we face problems and start to feel the consequences of our actions

I will volunteer To commandeer This vessel and steer us straight toward the sun
I will take it upon myself to take control of the vehicle and steer us towards our destination with confidence

Get yourself to the other side Help me I've been paralyzed By the sun the moon the glass Everything between
We need to reach our destination, but I am feeling stuck and overwhelmed by external factors like the sun, the moon, the glass, and everything in between

Even bright lights make mistakes There the pillars of their communities Bodies of water are gathering far Bring down their immunities
Even the most respected and influential people can make mistakes, and bodies of water that were once distant are now posing a threat to their safety

No one knows where the others will go they go No one knows where the others will go they go away
No one knows the fate of the others in the boat; everyone is going their own way and may not return

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