Wait a Minute
Status Quo Lyrics


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Wait just a minute, that's all you ever say
Wait just a minute, you say it every day

You gotta comb your hair
Find a dress to wear
Before you go anywhere

I say to myself, Why cause a scene?
She's so long, I've read my magazine

You gotta comb your hair
Find a dress to wear
Before you go anywhere

Wait just a minute, that's all you ever say
Wait just a minute, you say it every day

You gotta comb your hair
Find a dress to wear
Before you go anywhere

I say to myself, Why cause a scene?
She's so long, I've read my magazine

You gotta comb your hair
Find a dress to wear
Before you go anywhere




You gotta comb your hair
Find a dress to wear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Status Quo's song "Wait A Minute" seem to speak about someone who constantly asks their partner to wait for them before they can leave, seemingly taking their time to prepare themselves. The repeated phrase "wait just a minute" emphasizes the feeling of urgency and impatience with this behavior. The singer seems to be impatient with their partner's indecisiveness or meticulousness, perhaps showing a lack of understanding and empathy towards their partner's needs.


As the song progresses, the lyrics become more humorous, with the singer noting that they have read their magazine during the time it takes for their partner to get ready. The repetition of the line "you gotta comb your hair, find a dress to wear, before you go anywhere" adds to the overall feeling of frustration with this situation. The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, emphasizing the theme of waiting and impatience.


Overall, the song seems to be a light-hearted commentary on the annoyances of waiting for someone who takes a long time to get ready. The lyrics may also be interpreted as a commentary on the differences between men and women in terms of preparing for outings or social events.


Line by Line Meaning

Wait just a minute, that's all you ever say
Your constant need to pause and delay is frustrating and does not allow for progress


Wait just a minute, you say it every day
Your tendency to put things off indefinitely is a recurring issue


You gotta comb your hair
You need to put in some effort and present yourself in a certain way before going out


Find a dress to wear
Choose an outfit that is appropriate and makes you feel confident


Before you go anywhere
Prepare yourself before leaving so that you are ready for whatever comes your way


I say to myself, Why cause a scene?
I try to avoid confrontation by questioning the need for unnecessary drama


She's so long, I've read my magazine
I have already been waiting for a long time and have found something to occupy myself with


You gotta comb your hair
Once again, make an effort to present yourself in a certain way


Find a dress to wear
Choosing the right attire is still important


Before you go anywhere
Proper preparation is key to avoiding unnecessary inconvenience


You gotta comb your hair
I cannot stress enough how important it is to maintain a presentable appearance


Find a dress to wear
Your choice of clothing reflects your personality and your level of confidence




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RAY LYNES

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Comments from YouTube:

peacepixie2760

So cool. My 4yr old loves it. Roy had a really good voice. Shame he didn't sing more lead

MARK WELLS

great song

Ronald

This doesn't sound like former Status Quo Traffic Jam.
You sure this is the same Traffic Jam?

Who sings this?

Bryan Coates

Roy Lynes, Former Keyboard player.

John Robertson

roy lynes song and he is the singer, left in the picture

Philip Smith

This is the only Roy Lynes lead singing that I know of and, yes, he did have a fine voice.

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