The group is named for Michael Tait's late father, of whom he says "taught me how to appreciate the human experience whether it be a sunny day, a beautiful lawn, or amazing trees set before an amazing mountain. He taught me how to love and embrace mankind, whether it be a Chinese girl hanging out with a black guy whose mom is a white lady." As for the band's mission, Michael Tait says, "...ultimately I hope and pray [people] see the Gospel... People look for so many other ways to fill the emptiness in their lives, and there's just no way to do it besides Christ."
Musically, the band blends the styles of modern rock, pop, funk, soul, and R&B. Michael Tait describes the group as "guitar-toting, drum-slinging rockers." Preceding the release of their 2001 debut album, Empty, Tait performed selections from the project all over the world, including Amsterdam.
Wait
Tait Lyrics
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I see a frantic world desperate for more
Quick fix at your fingertips
The longer it takes the harder it gets
But I'll wait for You
To give me everything I need
I'm gonna wait for You
Yeah, You know You do
We want it all and we want it now
Caught in a high speed chase, can't slow down
Headed for a panic attack
I gotta get off this one way track
So I'll wait for You
To give me everything I need
I'm gonna wait for You
You make my life complete
I'm gonna wait wait wait for You
Cause you're the perfect one for me
I'm gonna wait wait wait for You
Oh yeah
I know You see the deepest part of me
But still Your love for me is a mystery
Wait for You to give me everything I need
I'm gonna wait wait wait for You
Ooh You make my life complete
I'm gonna wait for You
To give me everything I need
I'm gonna wait wait wait for You
I'll be waiting waiting waiting waiting
To give me everything I need
I'm gonna wait wait wait for You
God You make my life complete, yeah
I'm gonna wait for You
Oh yeah
In "Wait," Tait addresses the fast-paced, frantic world we live in, where we are constantly seeking instant gratification and quick fixes. The lyrics describe a world where we are always in a rush, caught in a high-speed chase that never seems to slow down. The singer acknowledges that this way of life can lead to panic attacks and a one-way track, which can leave us feeling incomplete and unfulfilled.
However, Tait offers a solution to this problem: waiting. He encourages us to take a step back and wait for God to give us everything we need. This includes not just material things, but also the emotional and spiritual fulfillment that we often seek through instant gratification. By waiting for God, we can find completeness and true fulfillment.
The lyrics also touch on the mystery of God's love. Despite knowing the deepest parts of us, God's love remains a mystery. By waiting for Him, we can learn to trust and rely on Him fully, allowing Him to make our lives complete.
Overall, "Wait" is a powerful reminder to slow down and trust in God, even when life feels chaotic and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking out my front door
Observing the world around me from my own perspective
I see a frantic world desperate for more
The world seems to be always in a rush and never satisfied with what it has
Quick fix at your fingertips
Solutions to problems are easily accessible and often just a click away
The longer it takes the harder it gets
The longer we wait to solve a problem, the more difficult it becomes to find a satisfying solution
But I'll wait for You
Instead of rushing to find a solution, the singer will wait for a higher power to provide them with what they need
To give me everything I need
The singer is looking for a complete solution that will satisfy all their needs, not just a quick fix
I'm gonna wait for You
The singer is determined to wait and not give in to the temptation of quick fixes
You make my life complete
The higher power that the singer is waiting for is the missing piece in their life that will bring them true happiness
Yeah, You know You do
The singer is confident in the belief that the higher power they are waiting for will indeed bring them happiness
We want it all and we want it now
As humans, we often want everything immediately and without delay
Caught in a high speed chase, can't slow down
We are often caught up in the rush of life and find it difficult to slow down and take a breath
Headed for a panic attack
Our constant rush towards everything can lead to a state of anxiety and panic
I gotta get off this one way track
The singer realizes that their constant pursuit of everything is not sustainable and wants to take a different path
I know You see the deepest part of me
The singer believes that the higher power they are waiting for has a deep understanding of their innermost thoughts and desires
But still Your love for me is a mystery
Despite this deep understanding, the love that the higher power has for the singer is still something that cannot be fully understood
I'll be waiting waiting waiting waiting
The singer is determined to continue waiting for the higher power to provide them with what they need, even if it takes a long time
God You make my life complete, yeah
The singer recognizes the higher power as God and believes that their love and guidance is what will bring completeness to their life
I'm gonna wait for You
The singer is reiterating their commitment to wait for God to provide them with what they need
Oh yeah
An expression of assurance and confidence in the belief that waiting for God is the right decision
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