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.

Get On
Simply Waiting Lyrics

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Theres fear in what we thought we saw ahead
The ghosts of those who never even lived
The backend of the avenue
Underneath the traveled route
Theres fear in what we thought we saw ahead
Get on get out get over it
Get on get out get over it
A thousand different ways to say we tried

A thousand opportunities pass by
But in the end were sitting still
Where complications never will
Its better simpler safer pacified
A thousand different ways to say we tried
A thousand opportunities pass by
Get on get out get over it
Get on get out get over it
Get on get out get over it
Get on get out get over it
Theres fear in what we thought we saw ahead
The ghosts of those who never even lived
The backend of the avenue
Underneath the traveled route
Theres fear in what we thought we saw ahead
Get on get out get over it
Get on get out get over it
Get on get out get over it
Get on get out get over it

Get on get out get over it
Get on get on get on get on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Simply Waiting's song "Get On" convey a sense of fear, apprehension, and missed opportunities. The opening line talks about the fear that arises when we think about what lies ahead of us. The next line is interesting because it speaks about the "ghosts of those who never even lived," possibly referring to the unrealized dreams and potential of those who never took risks or pursued their passions. The backend of the avenue and the route underneath it may represent the hidden, less-traveled paths can be intimidating, but worth the risk.

The chorus repeats the phrase "get on, get out, get over it" repeatedly. This suggests that the songwriter is urging us to take action, make decisions, and move forward with our lives instead of being held back by fear and missed opportunities. The repetition of the phrase "a thousand different ways to say we tried" speaks to the multiple ways in which we can pursue our goals, but ultimately, we have to take the first step.

The final lines of the song- "get on, get on, get on"- is an encouraging message to the listener to continue moving forward, taking risks, and pursuing their goals despite the fear and setbacks.

Line by Line Meaning

Theres fear in what we thought we saw ahead
We feel afraid of what we thought was coming up ahead

The ghosts of those who never even lived
We are haunted by the idea of things that never actually happened

The backend of the avenue
The less-traveled, unexplored parts of our journey

Underneath the traveled route
The hidden, unknown parts of our journey

Get on get out get over it
We need to move forward and leave our fears behind us

A thousand different ways to say we tried
We attempted to succeed in many different ways

A thousand opportunities pass by
We missed out on numerous chances to thrive

But in the end were sitting still
Despite our efforts, we are still stuck in the same place

Where complications never will
We are staying in a comfortable, uncomplicated place

Its better simpler safer pacified
We believe that staying in our comfort zone is better, simpler, and safer

Get on get on get on get on
We need to keep moving forward and not give up