The Juliana Theory was an indie, alternative rock, and post-hardcore quinte… Read Full Bio ↴The Juliana Theory was an indie, alternative rock, and post-hardcore quintet from Pennsylvania formed in 1997 by Brett Detar, formerly of Zao. and Chad Alan. The band released its first two albums, "Understand This Is A Dream" (1999) and "Emotion Is Dead" (2000), as well as the "Music from Another Room EP" (2001) on Tooth and Nail Records. In 2002, the band signed to Epic Records and released the acclaimed cd "Love" (2003). When not in the studio, the band was always on the road, criss-crossing the US/Canada over a dozen times and touring Europe and Australia. In late 2005, they released their final album "Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat" before disbanding in February of 2006. They then released "A Small Noise" (2006). The band believed that their swan song - Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat was their best written and best performed record.

• Brett Detar - vocals, guitars
• Chad Alan - bass, backing vocals
• Joshua Fiedler - guitars
• Joshua Kosker - guitars, backing vocals
• Josh Walters - drums

Is Patience Still Waiting
The Juliana Theory Lyrics

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Will there ever be time enough? Or are we just too naive? I
Haven't just given up. Oh God, I still believe. Is patience
Still waiting? Will I wait on my knees too? Are you laughing
At us today? And is this just one big game? Now cash me in while

you can. We never were the same. Come on. Will you ever have
All you want? And are we just next in line? Don't throw out
Your one good chance. You only have this time.

Overall Meaning

The Juliana Theory's song "Is Patience Still Waiting?" is a contemplative reflection on the nature of time and belief. The lyrics suggest a feeling of uncertainty about the future, questioning whether there will ever be "time enough" to achieve what we desire or whether we are too "naive" to understand the true nature of our existence. Despite this uncertainty, there is a sense of hopefulness in the song, as the singer defiantly declares that they have not "given up" and still "believe" in something greater.

The chorus centers around the idea of patience, questioning whether it is still worth waiting for something to happen, even if it means waiting on one's knees in a position of supplication. The singer asks whether they are being laughed at and whether life is just one big game, suggesting a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the world around them. The song concludes with a call to action, urging the listener not to throw away their one good chance and to make the most of their time.

Line by Line Meaning

Will there ever be time enough? Or are we just too naive?
Do we have enough time to achieve what we want, or are we too innocent and unaware of the harsh realities of life?

Haven't just given up. Oh God, I still believe.
Despite facing hardships, I haven't lost hope and still have faith in something greater.

Is patience Still waiting? Will I wait on my knees too?
Is patience still a virtue worth having, and if so, will I have to endure a difficult and painful wait?

Are you laughing At us today? And is this just one big game?
Is someone mocking or ridiculing our struggles, and is life nothing more than a cruel and meaningless game?

Now cash me in while you can. We never were the same. Come on.
I'm ready to be taken advantage of and used for someone else's gain, but I know I'll never be the same again.

Will you ever have All you want? And are we just next in line?
Will anyone ever truly achieve all their desires, and are we merely following the footsteps of those who came before us?

Don't throw out Your one good chance. You only have this time.
Don't waste the opportunity given to you, as you only have a limited amount of time to make the most out of it.

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