The Morning Benders is a band from Berkeley, California, formed in 2005, consisting of Julian Harmon, Tim Or, Jonathan Chu, and Christopher Chu. In 2008, they released their debut album Talking Through Tin Cans on +1 Records. The band has toured in support of Broken Bells (Spring/Summer 2010), Grizzly Bear (Fall 2009), The Kooks and Death Cab for Cutie (Summer 2008), Ra Ra Riot (Fall 2008), The Black Keys (Summer 2010), and has also played with Yo La Tengo, MGMT, Grand Archives, Yeasayer, Two Gallants, The Rosebuds, Au Revoir Simone, We Are Scientists, and White Rabbits. They also toured with The Submarines in 2009. Having shared the stage with other bands such as Beach House, MGMT, Ra Ra Riot, Grizzly Bear and Girls, these boys are seasoned vets. Don’t let their age deceive you.
In December 2008, iTunes deemed Talking Through Tin Cans the best indie/alternative album of 2008.
The Morning Benders recorded their 2010 album Big Echo in San Francisco and mixed it in Brookyln. Chris Chu and Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear) produced it in eleven days. On the twelfth day they rejoiced. There are 10 tracks on Big Echo, which The Morning Benders think is an ideal length for an album.
In March of 2012 the band announced that they would be changing their name to POP ETC.
Waiting For A War
The Morning Benders Lyrics
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I had enough feeling give me what i want or put me on the streets
I'm getting tired of living my life like nothing's happening
Talk is cheap but lies are even cheaper
So it's really me i want you to count the ways you can make it up to me
I'm getting tired of everybody talking and not doing a thing
I'm here, i'm calling out your name
I've been here before
There's nothing left to talk about but there's plenty left to do
And if it's all the same to me you know it'll be different to you
I'm getting tired of living like i'm dying while the world is moving on
Here i am in the graveyard waiting for a war
I'm here, i'm calling out your name
I've been here before
Pardon me i must apologize
I've been this way for quite some time
I tried to be just a long time ago
The Morning Benders's song Waiting For A War is about feeling stuck and stagnant, waiting for something to happen but not seeing any progress in life. The lyrics describe a feeling of frustration and a desire for change, but also a sense of helplessness and resignation. The first verse expresses the idea that waiting for something to happen can feel pointless and that sometimes you need to take action to get what you want. The second verse references the idea that people often make promises they can't keep and that action is more important than words. The chorus repeats the idea of waiting for a war, which can be interpreted both literally and metaphorically as a symbol for the desire for change and progress.
The song speaks to the millennial experience of feeling stuck and disillusioned with the world, while also acknowledging the importance of taking action to make change happen. The lines "I'm getting tired of everybody talking and not doing a thing" and "I'm getting tired of living like I'm dying while the world is moving on" reflect the sense of frustration and urgency felt by many young people today. The song encourages listeners to speak out and take action, rather than waiting for a war or some external event to bring about change.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels less important when you want to wait it out
When you are willing to be patient, the importance of something decreases
I had enough feeling give me what i want or put me on the streets
I am tired of being unhappy, either give me what I want or abandon me altogether
I'm getting tired of living my life like nothing's happening
I am tired of existing without any meaningful change or events happening in my life
Talk is cheap but lies are even cheaper
Words may be easy to say, but lies are even easier to tell
So it's really me i want you to count the ways you can make it up to me
I want you to consider how you can make amends to me
I'm getting tired of everybody talking and not doing a thing
I am tired of people making promises or talking about what they plan to do, without taking any action
Here i am in the graveyard waiting for a war
I feel as though I am in a dead and stagnant place in my life, waiting for something to change
I'm here, i'm calling out your name
I am reaching out for help or support, specifically from someone who can make a difference
I've been here before
I have experienced this type of hopelessness and frustration in the past
There's nothing left to talk about but there's plenty left to do
Talking about the problem has run its course, it is time for action to be taken
And if it's all the same to me you know it'll be different to you
The situation may not seem significant to all parties involved, but it has a different impact on each individual
I'm getting tired of living like i'm dying while the world is moving on
I am tired of feeling like my life is stagnant or coming to an end, while everyone else is progressing forward
Pardon me i must apologize
I need to express regret or remorse
I've been this way for quite some time
I have been struggling with these emotions or experiences for a significant amount of time
I tried to be just a long time ago
I attempted to change or become something more in the past, but it did not work out
Contributed by Mia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Puspa Larasati
It feels less important when you want to wait it out
I had enough feeling give me what i want or put me on the streets
I'm getting tired of living my life like nothing's happening
Talk is cheap but lies are even cheaper
So it's really me i want you to count the ways you can make it up to me
I'm getting tired of everybody talking and not doing a thing
Here i am in the graveyard waiting for a war
I'm here, i'm calling out your name
I've been here before
There's nothing left to talk about but there's plenty left to do
And if it's all the same to me you know it'll be different to you
I'm getting tired of living like i'm dying while the world is moving on
Here i am in the graveyard waiting for a war
I'm here, i'm calling out your name
I've been here before
Pardon me i must apologize
I've been this way for quite some time
I tried to be just a long time ago
Puspa Larasati
It feels less important when you want to wait it out
I had enough feeling give me what i want or put me on the streets
I'm getting tired of living my life like nothing's happening
Talk is cheap but lies are even cheaper
So it's really me i want you to count the ways you can make it up to me
I'm getting tired of everybody talking and not doing a thing
Here i am in the graveyard waiting for a war
I'm here, i'm calling out your name
I've been here before
There's nothing left to talk about but there's plenty left to do
And if it's all the same to me you know it'll be different to you
I'm getting tired of living like i'm dying while the world is moving on
Here i am in the graveyard waiting for a war
I'm here, i'm calling out your name
I've been here before
Pardon me i must apologize
I've been this way for quite some time
I tried to be just a long time ago
BlabZi
So old song 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Meli Phoenix
Love this song!
Maria
The beginning! Omg I love it, it makes me feel happy (:
super6four
Love their album cover
elimentable
the intro can save anyone from a bad day :)
Midwest Depressed
This is literally the best song I've ever heard
bludwulf999
i was introduced to this band from awalk in the park-a bear mountain snowboard video.this isnt quite my style for im into metal,crust,punk,ska,etc. but i heard this song and HAD to know who it was by.morning benders kick ass
Anne W
im getting tired of living like im dying while the world is moving on <-- good line!!
quambambalu jimini
this band is so special