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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Fancy
The Wait Lyrics
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Terrain has changed in droves
From water to the desert sand
Running in around circles
Tally, no synonyms
The minutes layed in thought
Spend so much time tallying
I spend so much time worrying
Hey now mr. history man
You're on of my favorites
And who controls the history hand
Who implements the orders
Who dotted off the mystery land
And who implies, yeah who implies the borders
Silly, little flyer-bye
Who keeps his eyes on skylines
Distance to the moon and the sun
It became his passion
Tally up the times that he tried
To fly without machines
Just a silly, little flyer-bye
With silly, little flyer dreams
I was alone a week ago
I wrote myself a letter
And in the form of many friends
I sent it not to me
A flyer-bye i thought i was
A flyer-bye with no skylines
Just a tally of the dreams
Just a seeker of the pines
Just a better, bitter me
With tallies upon tallies
Happy too, so subdued
Night time trips to search the woods
Fance me a horse again
To pitch the hitch in meadows
With silly, little flying dreams
Tallied - steady as he goes
She goes
The Wait's song Fancy is a deeply introspective and philosophical track that explores the nature of self-identity and the quest for meaning in life. The opening verse presents the image of a horse in a hitch, a symbol of the constraints and limitations that we face in life. The terrain has changed, from water to desert sand, and the singer feels like they are running around in circles, without a clear sense of direction. They spend an inordinate amount of time tallying and worrying, trying to make sense of their life and their place in the world.
The second verse shifts the focus to the broader context of history and power. The singer addresses a "Mr. History Man," whom they consider to be one of their favorites. They ask who controls the "history hand," who decides what events and stories are remembered and passed down. The singer is keenly aware of the different forces that shape our reality, from the mystery land that has been divided by borders, to the orders that are implemented by those in power.
The third verse is more personal, but still touches on the theme of flying and freedom. The singer describes a "silly, little flyer-bye" who dreams of flying without machines, simply using their own willpower and imagination. They tally up the times they have tried to achieve this dream, even though it seems impossible. The final verse brings the song full circle, as the singer reflects on their own journey of self-discovery. They were "alone a week ago," but wrote themselves a letter in the form of their friends. They once thought of themselves as a "flyer-bye with no skylines," but they have come to appreciate the simple pleasures of life, like searching the woods at night or fancying a horse again.
Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the human condition, filled with vivid imagery and poignant insights. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives and the forces that shape their reality, while also celebrating the joys and challenges of the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Fancy me a horse in a hitch
Imagining myself as a horse hitched to a cart
Terrain has changed in droves
The landscape has undergone many changes
From water to the desert sand
From lush areas with water to dry, desert-like regions
Running in around circles
Feeling like I'm going in circles and not making progress
Tally, no synonyms
Counting, without any other way to express it
The minutes layed in thought
Spending a lot of time lost in thought
Spend so much time tallying
Focusing too much on counting and not enough on other things
I spend so much time worrying
I worry excessively
Hey now mr. history man
Addressing someone knowledgeable about history
You're one of my favorites
I hold you in high regard
And who controls the history hand
Who has the power to shape history
Who implements the orders
Who carries out those in power's requests
Who dotted off the mystery land
Who created borders around unknown lands
And who implies, yeah who implies the borders
Who enforces those borders
Silly, little flyer-bye
Referencing someone who dreams of flying without machinery
Who keeps his eyes on skylines
Someone who is always looking up, envisioning what it would be like to soar above the earth
Distance to the moon and the sun
Thinking about the vast expanse of space and the distance between celestial bodies
It became his passion
This dream of flying became an all-consuming passion
Tally up the times that he tried
Counting the number of times he attempted to fly without machinery
To fly without machines
To achieve flight without the aid of technology
Just a silly, little flyer-bye
A reference to the dreamer without any flying experience
With silly, little flyer dreams
Dreams of flight that seem impossible
I was alone a week ago
I spent a lot of time by myself recently
I wrote myself a letter
I wrote down my thoughts in a letter to myself
And in the form of many friends
I pretended that the letter was from many different people, not just myself
I sent it not to me
I sent the letter to another person, not myself
Just a seeker of the pines
A wanderer, looking to explore new places
Just a better, bitter me
A version of myself that is both improved and jaded
With tallies upon tallies
Continuously counting
Happy too, so subdued
Feeling content, but not entirely happy
Night time trips to search the woods
Going on walks in the woods at night
Fancy me a horse again
I imagine myself as a horse again
To pitch the hitch in meadows
In a peaceful setting, unhitching from my responsibilities
With silly, little flying dreams
Dreams that may never be realized
Tallied - steady as she goes
Counting, with no sign of stopping
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Александр Морозов
Всем привет!))))Я вырос в СССР!))) Люблю дискотеки 80-90х, выросли под эту великолепную музыку, всегда слушаю и вспоминаю самые прекрасные и добрые времена и золотые молодые годы моей счастливой жизни,всем самого доброго и светлого, ностальгия и тепло по тем временам которых увы уже не вернуть,но музыка с нами,и она заставляет вернуться, вспомнить, улыбнуться,и сказать огромное спасибо!))
metaldaduk
I don't understand why this isn't as famous as 'Flames of Love' or 'Bolero', it's a brilliant song.
Andrews Von Olliver
maybe one day...
mark paley
I just discovered this song and totally agree with you its awsome such a shame it doesn't get the same critical aclaim
Centaurus V
Jedna z najładniejszych piosenek Fancy'ego. Można usłyszeć w niej echa "Flames Of Love". Super, że można posłuchać wersji maxi tej piosenki.
ИльЯ Окунев
Очень нравится этот трек у Фэнси. Красивая мелодия, поднимает настроение. Спокойный голос Фэнси очень хорошо сочетается с ритмичной мелодией. Молодец. Наталья.
Andrius Stasiukynas
Beautiful music, Fancy forever!
Vitta Skinbjerg
Andrius Stasiukynas Forever Fancy
Marcio Rogerio Souza
Magnífico.
Agnieszka Malec
Uwielbiam Fancego :-) :-) i nic się nie zmieni pozdrawiam cieplutko ;-)