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1) a 1970's Canadian Glam-Rock Band
2) a British punk singer-songwriter
1) Sweeney Todd is a 1970's Canadian Glam-Rock Band. Formed in Vancouver, British Columbia during 1975, the band originally consisted of vocalist Nick Gilder, guitarist Jim McCulloch, bassist Budd Marr, keyboardist Dan Gaudin and drummer John Booth. The single, "Roxy Roller", became a #1 hit in Canada winning a Juno Award for the band, but Gilder and McCulloch subsequently left the band to pursue solo careers. (Gilder subsequently had hits with "Hot Child in the City," "Here Comes The Night" and "(you really) Rock Me".)
Clark Perry was brought in to replace Gilder on vocals, and Skip Prest replaced McCulloch on guitar. Perry didn't work out, however, and was replaced within a few months by then 16 year old Bryan Adams.
The new lineup recorded Sweeney Todd's second album, If Wishes Were Horses. However, that album was unsuccessful, and Adams left the band. The band attempted to carry on with Chris Booth on vocals (and Grant Gislason replacing Prest in 1978), but broke up before recording any further albums.
The band re-united in 2000 and is currently working on "The Sweeney Todd LP" and touring across Canada.
2) Sweeney Todd (born Chris Sweeney) is a British punk singer-songwriter, he has been lead vocalist for The Dead Pets, Everybody Out! and Lost City Angels. He appeared in the UK Channel4 TV show 'Faking It'; where he had to become a classical conductor.
(Not to be confused with the musical or film of the same name. If you're here due to the musical or film, do yourself and last.fm a favor. Fix your tags by putting the actual artist name in the artist field.)
Wait
Sweeney Todd Lyrics
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Easy now,
Hush, love, hush,
Don't distress yourself,
What's your rush?
Keep your thoughts
Nice and lush,
Wait.
Hush, love, hush,
Think it through.
Once it bubbles, then
What's to do?
Watch it close.
Let it brew.
Wait.
I've been thinkin' flowers,
Maybe daisies,
To brighten up the room!
Don't you think some flowers,
Pretty daisies,
Might relieve the gloom?
Ah, wait,
Love, wait.
Slow, love, slow.
Time's so fast.
Now goes quickly, see
Now it's past!
Soon will come,
Soon will last.
Wait.
Don't you know,
Silly man?
Half the fun is to
Plan the plan!
All good things
Come to those who can
Wait.
Gillyflowers, maybe,
'Stead of daisies...
I dunno though...
What do you think?
In the song "Wait" from the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Lovett is attempting to keep Sweeney Todd calm as he becomes more and more frantic to exact his revenge on those who wronged him. Lovett implores Sweeney to wait and take his time in planning his revenge, instead of rushing into it and potentially messing it up. She suggests that he should think of happy thoughts, like flowers, in order to calm his mind and prevent him from making rash decisions. Lovett believes that half the fun of revenge is in the planning, and that good things come to those who wait.
The song reflects the themes of the musical as a whole, which center around the ideas of revenge, obsession, and the consequences of acting on impulse. It also serves as a moment of comic relief in an otherwise dark and gruesome show. The juxtaposition of Lovett's lighthearted tone and Sweeney's frenzied state creates tension and adds to the overall sense of unease in the show.
Line by Line Meaning
Easy now,
Calm down and take it easy.
Hush, love, hush,
Be quiet, my love, and listen carefully.
Don't distress yourself,
Don't worry or upset yourself.
What's your rush?
Why are you in such a hurry?
Keep your thoughts
Maintain control of your thoughts and emotions.
Nice and lush,
Keep them positive and pleasant.
Wait.
Be patient and wait for the right moment to act.
Think it through.
Consider your options and make a wise decision.
Once it bubbles, then
Don't act too quickly, wait for things to come to a boil.
What's to do?
What is there to be done?
Watch it close.
Pay attention and keep a close eye on things.
Let it brew.
Allow things to develop in their own time.
I've been thinkin' flowers,
I have been considering ways to improve the situation.
Maybe daisies,
Perhaps flowers like daisies would be a good idea.
To brighten up the room!
To add some cheer and brightness to the environment.
Don't you think some flowers,
Wouldn't it be a good idea to have some flowers?
Pretty daisies,
Attractive daisies, for example.
Might relieve the gloom?
Could help to dispel the feeling of sadness or depression.
Ah, wait,
But wait, don't rush into anything.
Love, wait.
My dear, be patient and wait.
Slow, love, slow.
Take it easy and don't rush anything.
Time's so fast.
Time passes so quickly, don't waste it on impulsive actions.
Now goes quickly, see
See how quickly time is passing?
Now it's past!
That moment is gone, so be careful with how you use your time.
Soon will come,
The right moment will come soon enough.
Soon will last.
When it arrives, it will last.
Wait.
Be patient and wait for the right moment to act.
Don't you know,
Don't you realize?
Silly man?
You foolish person!
Half the fun is to
Part of the enjoyment comes from
Plan the plan!
Making plans for the future brings its own satisfaction.
All good things
The best things in life
Come to those who can
Come to those who have the patience and wisdom
Wait.
Be patient and wait for the right moment to act.
Gillyflowers, maybe,
Perhaps gillyflowers would be a better option instead of daisies.
'Stead of daisies...
Instead of daisies...
I dunno though...
I'm not sure...
What do you think?
What is your opinion?
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.