T… Read Full Bio ↴The Teen Idols were a pop punk band based in Nashville, Tennessee.
The band was formed in 1992 and quickly gained local popularity while playing at venues such as Lucy's Record Shop and receiving frequent airplay on Nashville college radio. During the mid-90s, they released several EPs under the local indie label, House O' Pain. In 1996, the Nashville Music Association nominated the band for their Independent Artist of the Year award. A year later, the Teen Idols released their first full-length album under the indie label Honest Don's Records.
They released two other albums under the Honest Don's label before signing to Fueled by Ramen in early 2003. Around that time, Keith left the band and Kevin (formerly of Detroit-based P.T.'s Revenge) took over the vocals. Shortly thereafter, the band released the album Nothing to Prove in July, 2003, but broke up during the subsequent tour. During their heyday, the Teen Idols headlined many tours in the U.S. and played support with other notable bands such as NOFX, Anti-Flag, Less Than Jake, and The Queers.
After the breakup of the Teen Idols, Heather, Matt Yonker, and Kevin joined forces with Geis and Gui from Rehasher and have toured and recorded as the band Bullets to Broadway. The band released one album, Drink Positive, and supported Lagwagon and Lawrence Arms on US legs as well as Less Than Jake on their 2006 European tour. Matt has gone on to play with The Queers, Ben Weasel, The Methadones and now owns Drastic Sounds Recording Studio in Nashville, TN. Phillip has done duty with many bands including The Queers, Screeching Weasel, and Even in Blackouts.
On December 26, 2008, the Teen Idols announced on their MySpace blog that they had decided to come out of retirement and would soon be making new records and playing shows again.
Teen Idols announced their new bassist, Jemima Kate from Ireland, and also in early 2009 announced a tentative agreement to sign with Fat Wreck Chords, but an official contract never materialized. Later that year, guitar player Phillip Hill was hospitalized with four broken ribs and a collapsed lung after trying to break up a fight. Because he lacked health insurance, an account was set up to help raise money for his medical bills. The band broke up again in June 2010.
Waiting For You
Teen Idols Lyrics
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One more show left to play
Then I'll be back to you
And we'll do the things I promised to
Say what I wanna hear
Sweet nothings in my ear
Voices soft and low
On a hotel lobby telephone
You know I miss you
I lie awake with a heavy heart
Did I forget to
Say all the things I meant to say
Convince myself that you're okay
'Cause I'm waiting for you
Waiting for you
Pick up the phone
I know your home
And I'm alone
You know that
I'm waiting for you
Waiting for you
I know you're there
But you don't care
That I'm unaware
You're waiting for me too
The lyrics to Teen Idols' song 'Waiting For You' tell a story of a lover who is far away from his significant other, possibly while on tour or away for work. The first verse speaks of the lover being close yet far away, with one more show left to play before he can be reunited with his loved one. He promises to do things he had previously promised, expressing his desire to hear sweet nothings on a hotel lobby telephone, showing his longing for affection and intimacy.
In the second verse, the lover confesses to missing his significant other and staying awake with a heavy heart. He worries that he may have forgotten to say all the things he meant to say and hopes that his significant other is okay. He then expresses his hope that his significant other picks up the phone, knowing she is home and he is alone, eagerly awaiting their conversation.
Overall, the lyrics highlight the difficulty in maintaining a long-distance relationship, with the longing for affection and communication being a central theme. It speaks of the desire to be with one's loved ones and convey feelings of love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
So close but far away
Although we are geographically close, we feel emotionally far from one another
One more show left to play
I have one more show before I finish my tour/work and can return to you
Then I'll be back to you
Once I'm finished with my tour/work, I will return to you
And we'll do the things I promised to
We will finally have the opportunity to do the things I promised to do with you
Say what I wanna hear
I want to hear words of affirmation and love from you
Sweet nothings in my ear
I want you to whisper affectionate words to me
Voices soft and low
Speak to me in a gentle, soothing tone
On a hotel lobby telephone
Despite being in a busy hotel lobby, we can still have an intimate conversation over the phone
You know I miss you
I am expressing my longing for you
I lie awake with a heavy heart
I am having trouble sleeping because I feel weighed down by emotional distress
Did I forget to
I am questioning whether I neglected to do something important
Say all the things I meant to say
I worry that I didn't express all of my true feelings to you
Convince myself that you're okay
I am trying to reassure myself that everything is alright with you, even though I am not sure
'Cause I'm waiting for you
The reason I am feeling anxious and restless is because I am waiting for you
Pick up the phone
I am urging you to answer the phone when I call
I know your home
I am aware that you are at home
And I'm alone
I am feeling lonely without you
You know that I'm waiting for you
You are aware that I am eagerly anticipating your response
I know you're there
I am aware of your presence and hoping for a reply
But you don't care
I am feeling neglected and ignored by your lack of response
That I'm unaware
Despite my eagerness for communication, I am unaware of what you could be doing that is preventing you from responding
You're waiting for me too
I realize that you may also be waiting for me to call, and we are both in a state of anticipation
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1. Backstabber (0:00)
2. Nothing to Prove (1:54)
3. Another Time (4:03)
4. Read Between the Lines (7:03)
5. The Longest Walk (10:17)
6. Waiting for You (13:23)
7. Together Again (16:31)
8. Clueless (18:48)
9. Dignity and Pride (21:06)
10. Something Old, Something New (22:40)
11. Turning the Tide (25:20)
12. I Can't Think (27:44)
13. When You Say Nothing At All (29:43)
Shane McNallie
I never gave this album much of a chance because of the replacement singer. But it's actually really good.
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1. Backstabber (0:00)
2. Nothing to Prove (1:54)
3. Another Time (4:03)
4. Read Between the Lines (7:03)
5. The Longest Walk (10:17)
6. Waiting for You (13:23)
7. Together Again (16:31)
8. Clueless (18:48)
9. Dignity and Pride (21:06)
10. Something Old, Something New (22:40)
11. Turning the Tide (25:20)
12. I Can't Think (27:44)
13. When You Say Nothing At All (29:43)
Mike G
There’s shockingly few videos of teen idols live on YouTube. Always loved these guys
R. B.
Underrated band, underrated album! Thanks for sharing and greets from Germany!
O'DOHERTY
My friend played this for me back in 2010 , woke up with one of these songs stuck in my head, think it Is clueless....they have a particular sound with this new singer that really works 🔥
Jayboi Fxd
One of favorite bands on my list
Nadav Drewe
Timeless. Shame we lost these guys.
Nadav Drewe
I'm back again to listen to it. Shaking one hand, but the other one is twisting the knife. ;) X As I said, complete classic.
Jon G
I, heard, you're, back in town.... ;)
Nadav Drewe
I am!!!!