The name was changed to The Wait after the songs by Killing Joke and The Pretenders. Hamish and Andy shared the vocals, and they were finally ready to play the first gig in Feb 1983. After the first 5 gigs, Dawn Kelly was recruited as lead singer, but was sacked 3 gigs later because she was a bit of a wally (!). Jeanette Purcell was invited to join in her place.
Simon Pannell offered to be manager and stayed as the sixth member until 1988. The band were soon getting good reviews, and, in summer 1983 won the local Tramshed Talent contest. (With a little help from a friend). This period of the Wait's career culminated in an excellent gig review, and full page interview in Sounds - the first in a national newspaper. All was not well though, and in June 1984 the band parted company with Kevin.
The chance to play an open air gig in Lewisham supporting Darts was not to be missed, so Angling was rushed in to play it on keyboards. In October 1984, Pat Bristow joined The Wait on guitar and a change in direction was taken, with a slightly harder, less pop, sound. The gigs continued to improve and supports were played to The Icicle Works, That Petrol Emotion and Serious Drinking, among others.
The Wait released a single (Cry Without Tears) in Nov 1985, and a flexi disc (Without Me) in 1987 which was played on Radio 1 by John Peel. They also recorded numerous demos at Studio 99, Woolwich, with Mike Westergaard. Despite numerous good reviews in the local press and Melody Maker, the band still struggled to gain a following or a record deal.
In Jan 1988, soon after the 100th gig, the slightly desperate step was taken of changing the name to The Crabs. This achieved little and with the music starting to grow stale, Pat Left in June 1988 for Screeming Custard. This resulted in the rest of the band folding.
2) The Wait are a post-hardcore band from Clifton, New Jersey. Influenced by Texas is the Reason, Quicksand and Hot Water Music, they released a demo in 2010 and their debut album, Systemic, in 2012 on Get Outta Town Records. They features members from Jersey band Endgame.
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The band began turning heads in the late 90’s and enjoyed half a dozen singles on regular rotation on regional radio. After failure to capture a solid record deal as the industry crumbled, the band carried on through a few more years of writing, gigging, demoing, soul searching, and roster changes. By 2005 members began splitting off and scattering around the country.
Three years later, the original members have found their way into new bands (Strange Faces, and The Charlie Watts Riots) with a renewed energy and positive outlook.
3) The Wait (Sweden)
Formely known as The Latka Gravas Group, The Wait consists of Sebastian Wellander on guitar, who also plays in the space-rock band from Skåne (Sweden) Bland Bladen, Joakim Dimberg plays bass and sings, Joakim also plays in Örebro-based band Dead Man. The second guitar player and vocalist is Anders Haglund who has played in The Road Runners. Last but not least, Jens Henriksson is on drums, he also plays drums in Troubled Horse, and in The Winchester Widowmakers from Kumla and was the original drummer in Witchcraft. Sebastian, Joakim and Anders were formerly in the band Hard Bread.
The Wait was formed in early 2009 and has thus been around for about half a year. In that period, they have had plenty of time to get a really good repertoire with varied self-written songs. The music is Rock & Roll with Blues and Country influences. Inspirations vary from the Band and Black Sabbath to country, R'n' B and rockabilly.
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4) The Wait are a band formed in Basking Ridge, New Jersey by brothers John and Lorenzo Novello and JJ Jordan in 2018. All 3 were in a group called Run Down, but decided to leave in late 2018 and form Clean Sweep, who later changed their name to The Wait.
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Body
The Wait Lyrics
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See i got a head up here
That the mirror can't deny
I know
It's a place of changing woe
That the mirror can not hide
And it swells at the news
When the mirror can not lie
So take off the clothes
Shake up the body
It's a little temple for an ego to own
Hang from the lights
Drink from the fountains
But never do it alone
So, soul
Yeah i got a smile up here
That the mirror won't deny
I know
Doesn't mean i won't forget
That the mirror's eyes are mine
Smiles straighten at the sight
Of the guilty delight
That i allow myself when it don't seem right
And the funny thing is
That i miss how i live
But i won't trade my plan for my plight
So take off the clothes
And shake up the body
It's a little temple for an ego to own
Hang from the lights
Drink from the fountains
But never do it, no, no never do it alone
The lyrics of The Wait's song 'Body' appear to be an introspective exploration of one's relationship with their body image and how it affects their sense of self-worth. The first verse sees the singer addressing their "dear soul" and describing the disconnect between the image they see in the mirror and the true self that lies within. They acknowledge that the mirror can only show a physical appearance that is subject to change and cannot capture the complex inner self.
The chorus encourages the listener to embrace their physical form and make it their own. The body is described as a "little temple for an ego to own," suggesting that it can be a source of pride and self-identity. The call to "never do it alone" suggests that the journey to self-acceptance should not be a solitary one, and that support from others is important.
The second verse contrasts the confident exterior of a smile with the insecurity that lies beneath. The singer acknowledges that they may forget the true nature of the self seen in the mirror and instead be swayed by the validation of others. They describe the feeling of guilty pleasure that comes with ignoring one's true self in favor of conforming to others' expectations. The final lines suggest that the singer has chosen their own path of self-acceptance over societal norms, but still acknowledges the allure of the lifestyle they have left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear soul
Addressing the inner self, reflecting on the personal journey and growth.
See I got a head up here
That the mirror can't deny
Acknowledging the intelligence, self-awareness and the ability to process inner challenges and pain that can’t be ignored through external appearance.
I know
It's a place of changing woe
That the mirror can not hide
Recognizing that the inner self is a place of turmoil, worries and changes that can’t be hidden by the external image.
And it swells at the news
Of the favored reviews
When the mirror can not lie
Feeling elated or excited when receiving positive feedback or attention, even when knowing that it’s not necessarily genuine or honest.
So take off the clothes
Shake up the body
It's a little temple for an ego to own
Hang from the lights
Drink from the fountains
But never do it alone
Encouraging self-expression, celebration of the physical self while aware of the danger of being overly self-focused or self-serving, highlighting the importance of social interaction and support.
So, soul
Yeah, I got a smile up here
That the mirror won't deny
I know
Doesn't mean I won't forget
That the mirror's eyes are mine
Confirming the presence of inner happiness or contentment with oneself, acknowledging that it’s not a permanent state of mind and the external appearance still affects personal perception.
Smiles straighten at the sight
Of the guilty delight
That I allow myself when it doesn't seem right
Expressing a sense of remorse or guilt towards indulging in wrong actions, but still feeling pleasure and satisfaction in those moments.
And the funny thing is
That I miss how I live
But I won't trade my plan for my plight
Noticing the contradiction between not wanting to change the current lifestyle or plan, while still having regrets or longing for something different or better.
So take off the clothes
And shake up the body
It's a little temple for an ego to own
Hang from the lights
Drink from the fountains
But never do it, no, no never do it alone
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing on the message of finding balance between individuality and community, self-love and humility, self-expression and modesty.
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
toocoolforcapes
Caitlin's excitement at the crematorium records was great. Well kept historical records are a true joy.
PaganBorn SpiritBear
@Mary Ann the Nytowl I came across a tombstone in an old unmarked cemetery years ago, that just said…”Mills, 11th child, 9th boy, Died at birth, May 2, 1818”
Mary Joy Spohrer
And those names!
Mary Ann the Nytowl
Ob, yes, they make my amateur genealogist heart beat faster! I've done transcription for a well-known genealogy site, and have my ancestry trees on there, too, but I sometimes just read through the censuses and other old records for fun. I often tell of the boy child that was named Tenth, back in the 1860 census. And yes, he was the 10th child. 😄
Addie Alexander
💯
Nomadic - Jack
Not to make it about me, but I imagine it's similar to when I found a scan of an 1851 census with my 5th great grandfather on it.
Federica Bacchini
"She did very little housework, she sat with her legs apart, she smoked and she said what she thought" relatable lmao
MsV
@Sarah Major With correct punctuation, I hope.
Ruben Serpa
Ok
HollowedJes
Like Caitlin said, she's a problematic fave! 🤣