In the summer of 2010 New York City power-pop trio Tiny Animals completed a… Read Full Bio ↴In the summer of 2010 New York City power-pop trio Tiny Animals completed a successful national tour that included a defining appearance at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which left American Songwriter “head over heels in love.” Add to the mix consistent, prominent placements on popular television shows like MTV's Jersey Shore, 16 And Pregnant, and The Real World, and it’s clear that Tiny Animals offer what the Washington Post Express called “unapologetically hooky mainstream-friendly rock.”

Tiny Animals now prepare to release Our Own Time, their second full-length on North Street Records, written in a more collaborative fashion, as well as with vocal improvements, a shift in lyric writing, distinct drum and guitar parts, and vocal harmonies. “We’re all wearing our hearts on our sleeves with this record,” says drummer Rita Maye. The result is an album that can be listened to from beginning to end and paints a moving picture. “Our Own Time is built like a luxury car we otherwise couldn’t afford,” says bassist Anton Kreisl with a chuckle. “It’s a great ride that will hold its value.” Produced by Tiny Animals and Claudius Mittendorfer (Interpol, Franz Ferdinand, Muse), and mastered by Steve Fallone of Sterling Sound, Our Own Time will release on April 5, 2011.

Our Own Time follows Tiny Animals’ 2009 debut album, Sweet Sweetness, which was met with raving reviews from notable publications like Amplifier Magazine, The Big Takeover and All Music Guide, highlighting the trio's appealing uniqueness. Tiny Animals is a band of three distinctly comical, creative and musically masterful individuals who, as a whole, create a personality that's incredibly interesting, genuine and downright lovable. Guitarist and brother to Rita Maye, Chris Howerton says, “We’re not rockstar-cool; we’re three dorky people playing music. No leather jackets, no slicked hair, no cigarettes.”

That said, with three down-to-earth musicians who rock hard, including a hot chick drummer, it’s difficult not to call Tiny Animals cool. It’s their playful, honest mentality that lends itself to unique and widely talked about creations outside of the music including comical webisodes, documentaries, video games and iPhone apps, as well as the realization that taking good-looking photographs are impossible. Growing up on 90’s grunge and alternative rock, Tiny Animals truly believe that it’s best to come as you are.

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Wait for Me
Tiny Animals Lyrics

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Darling, tell me you love me
Always, I'll be your man forever
Never forget these old days
Wait for me, won't you

Rogue waves crashing, sharp blades slashing
Choke on poison, Get these boys done
Tough turns tender, sweet surrender

False words spoken, are we broken?

Darling, tell me you love me
Always, I'll be your man forever
Never forget these old days
Wait for me, won't you

I will go on, fighting for your heart
As you wish

Overall Meaning

The song "Wait for Me" by Tiny Animals invokes a sense of commitment and devotion. The first verse expresses a strong sense of love and belonging as the singer pleads with his lover to tell him that she loves him and to wait for him. The chorus reinforces this commitment with the promise of being a man forever, never forgetting the past and hoping that the lover will wait for the singer.

The second verse contrasts sharply with the first. The idyllic scenes are replaced by strong metaphors of danger and difficulty, describing the perils of life. The imagery of rogue waves crashing, sharp blades slashing, choking on poison, and tough turns that become tender create a sense of imminent danger. These lines represent the struggles of life and how they can impact a relationship. The question of whether or not they are broken is left unanswered, but one can infer that the singer is committed to fighting for their love.

Overall, the song is about staying committed to a relationship despite the hardships and difficulties that come with life. It exemplifies the need to cling on to the love they have and fight through whatever obstacles are thrown their way. The singer understands that love is not always perfect, but if they can hold onto each other, they will go on fighting.

Line by Line Meaning

Darling, tell me you love me
Request for the confirmation of love from the significant other

Always, I'll be your man forever
Assurance of being a faithful and committed partner for life

Never forget these old days
Reminding the partner to cherish the precious moments spent together

Wait for me, won't you
Asking the partner to wait and hold on during difficult times of separation

Rogue waves crashing, sharp blades slashing
Metaphorical depiction of facing obstacles and hardships

Choke on poison, Get these boys done
Use of figurative language to describe the difficulties faced by the singer and his companions

Tough turns tender, sweet surrender
Transition from a rough and challenging phase to a calm and pleasant one

False words spoken, are we broken?
Expressing doubts and insecurities about the relationship due to dishonesty and betrayal

I will go on, fighting for your heart
Commitment to make efforts to keep the love and relationship intact

As you wish
Agreement to comply with the partner's wishes and desires

Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.