The band originally consisted of Damon Tutunjian (vocals, guitar), Seana Carmody (vocals, guitar), Andy Bernick (bass) and Ben Drucker (drums), with second bassist Morgan Andrews joining in 1992. Andrews and Drucker left in 1993, and Carmody left to form Syrup USA in 1994.
Currently, the band consists of Tutunjian, Bernick, Rob Laakso (guitar), Deborah Warfield (vocals) and Adam Pierce (drums).
The band has released four albums since their formation: "Blonder Tongue Audio Baton" (1993), "They Spent Their Wild Youthful Days in the Glittering World of the Salons" (1996), "The Yes Girls" (2000) and "Cats of the Wild, Volume 2" (2003).
Wait Forever
Swirlies Lyrics
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i think you're afraid
that's okay
i feel it too
but you know i can't wait that long
i want you right here
but that's okay
i think i could wait forever
i want you here now
The lyrics of Swirlies' song "Wait Forever" convey a sense of longing and impatience. The first verse highlights the reluctance of the singer's romantic partner to express their feelings, suggesting that they are afraid to do so. The singer admits to feeling the same fear, but nevertheless wants their partner to be more open. The second verse emphasizes the singer's sense of urgency, as they argue that they cannot wait forever for their partner to open up. However, they also express a willingness to wait if necessary, as long as they eventually get to be with their partner. The final line reinforces this sense of impatience, with the singer stating outright that they want their partner to be with them in the present.
Overall, "Wait Forever" is a poignant exploration of the complex emotions involved in romantic relationships. It captures the heady mix of longing, fear, and hope that many people experience when they are falling in love. Through its evocative lyrics and dreamy, shoegaze-inspired sound, the song creates an atmosphere of emotional intensity and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
why can't you say it
Why are you unable to express your feelings?
i think you're afraid
I believe that you are scared of expressing your emotions.
that's okay
It's alright that you're feeling afraid.
i feel it too
I am also afraid of my feelings.
right now it seems like forever
At this moment, it feels like an eternity waiting for your response.
but you know i can't wait that long
You are aware that I cannot remain suspended in this state of uncertainty.
i want you right here
I want you to be present with me right now.
but that's okay
But it's alright if that's not possible.
i think i could wait forever
I am willing to be patient and wait as long as it takes for you.
i want you here now
But ideally, I would prefer that you were here with me at this moment.
Contributed by Gabriel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
patandcri
Why can't you say it
I think you're afraid
That's okay
I feel it too
Right now it seems like forever
But you know i can't wait that long
I want you right here
But that's okay
I think i could wait forever
I want you here now
(Check it out. I was watching this show on...on...uh...on moths. Did I tell you this?
Yes...tell me again, tell me again
OK, OK, but, dude, I don't think I finished beause it was enlightening. Um...you know how skunks spray, in defense? Moths...ins- these insects, also spray in defense. They squirt this stuff against, like, bees and stuff, big bats that eat 'em, you know? To throw out their scent, they squirt this stuff. Doctors have found this stuff... that...moths squirt, to be a cure for a virus that we get. Now, what is a virus? I mean, have we proven what this is? We look at 'em under microscopes...I mean, what if a virus is, like, an evil spirit? I mean, it could be, couldn't it? I mean, we rationalize- Dan, we rationalize everything so it's concrete: "a virus is bacteria". What is bacteria? We don't know what- we can't see inside this stuff's soul, this side's mind. [?]. I mean, that's so random, isn't it? I mean, stuff moths' squirt cures? Think of the potential that could be out there. What if we took mud, wiped it on maple branch, um, left it there out in the sun, scraped off the mud, stuck it in our noses, drank Mountain Dew, and then snorted the mud? What- who knows? Maybe that could do something. But how would we find this out, you know what I mean? I mean, it's so random, it's so coincidental. Dude-)
yankee*
chord progression is sooo satisfying
A_Унгамист Долматов
What if we took mud, wiped it on...maple branch...uh, left it there, out in the sun, scraped off the mud, stuck it in our noses, drank mountain dew and then snorted the mud, what...who knows, maybe THAT could do something? But how would we find this out, do you know what I mean? I mean it's so RANDOM, it's so coincidential, dude check this out...
Mike Gusev
hero
A_Унгамист Долматов
Check it out, I was watching this show on...on...uh, moths, did I tell you this? Yes you told me, tell me again. Okay, okay but dude I don't think I finished cause it was like, um...you know how skunks spray in defence? Moths, these insects also spray in defence; they squirt their stuff against like bees and stuff and, like big bats that eat them, you know? Yeah
cloudwatcher
I like how this has the hidden track
poolsidenyc
Just an awesome band. Essential.
Titoburrito777
Love this song. .....Wait for it.
A_Унгамист Долматов
To throw off their scent they squirt this stuff *DOOOH DOOOH* Doctors have found this stuff that moths squirt to be a cure for a virus that we get. Now, what is a virus? I mean, have we proven what this is? We look at them under microscopes but, like, what if a virus is like an evil spirit? I mean it could be but...
Michael Johnson
Seeing them in concert Tuesday XD
Shannon S
Michael Johnson Really? They’re still together. Were was the show?