There was also a band named Wakefield from North Carolina in the mid to late 90s that played alt-rock music. The band released one album independently in 1999 that was self-titled. The tracks on the album are "And I Stare," "Ground Xero," "Lost," "Bitch is on Fire," "The Girl Song," "Quick," "Beauty Queen," "The Swing Song," "Into the Dark," "Savior," "Hello," "Angel," "Irregular" and "Symphony Four." The band split up shortly after the album was released.
A third, and much older band also known as Wakefield:
From Pueblo, Colorado this psychedelic rock band formed in 1969 and continued to play all over the Pacific Northwest until their break up in 1974. The band recorded a concept album for Warthog Studios in Denver between 1971 and 72. (FREAKEMPORIUM)
Fourth is a 16 year old rapper from Illinois. He has released one mixtape, First Impressions.
Say You Will
Wakefield Lyrics
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Could you stay awhile there's time
If I had known I'd be
walking home alone
Please would you just calm down
Maybe we could talk this out
You haven't even heard
She was a big mistake
I didn't mean to hesitate
My face is falling in my hands
Why can't you understand, yeah?
They're out to get me
You've got to believe me
Say you will, say you might
But please don't say goodbye tonight
'Cause I had planned that you'd try
to change your mind
Could you stay awhile there's still time
If I had known I'd be
walking home alone
Yeah
It doesn't have to be like this
Now please take this off my wrist
We'll make believe
this never happened
Let it go, it's in the past and
Stop looking at me with those eyes
Acting like you're so surprised
What else can I possibly say
She had it coming anyway, yeah
Say you will, say you might
But please don't say goodbye tonight
'Cause I had planned that you'd try
to change your mind
Could you stay awhile there's still time
If I had known I'd be
walking home alone
Yeah
In Wakefield's song "Say You Will," the singer pleads with his partner to stay and listen to his side of the story. He admits to a mistake, but insists that the circumstances were not what they appeared to be, and he begs for forgiveness before he loses his love forever. The song is written with a sense of urgency and desperation as the singer navigates through the emotions of the situation.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is in trouble, as he is "walking home alone" and "they're out to get me." Despite his fear, he still pleads with his partner to stay and hear him out. He blames his missteps on a past lover who he refers to as a "big mistake" and insists that he didn't mean to hesitate. The singer asks for a chance at redemption and a chance to change his partner's mind before it's too late.
Overall, "Say You Will" is a lamentation of a love on the brink of failure. It's about one person's futile attempts to save a relationship in the face of mistakes that may appear unforgivable. The song ultimately leaves the ending open-ended, which reflects the vast landscape of emotions and uncertainties that come with any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you will, say you might
Asking for assurance from the other person that they will at least consider staying in the relationship
Could you stay awhile there's time
Pleading for more time in the relationship and asking the other person to not make any hasty decisions
If I had known I'd be walking home alone
Regretting the mistakes made in the relationship and wishing that things could have been different
Please would you just calm down
Asking the other person to be calm and rational while discussing the problems in the relationship
Maybe we could talk this out
Proposing to have a discussion to fix the problems in the relationship and find a way forward
You haven't even heard my side of the story
Feeling misunderstood and wanting the other person to listen to their perspective before making any judgments
She was a big mistake
Admitting to the mistake of being with another person and apologizing for the hurt caused
I didn't mean to hesitate
Explaining that the delay in communicating about the mistake was unintentional
My face is falling in my hands
Feeling ashamed and guilty for what happened in the relationship
Why can't you understand, yeah?
Expressing frustration at the other person's lack of empathy or willingness to listen
They're out to get me
Feeling paranoid and believing that other people might be conspiring against them
You've got to believe me
Pleading with the other person to trust them and believe that they are telling the truth
But please don't say goodbye tonight
Begging the other person to not break up immediately and to give the relationship another chance
'Cause I had planned that you'd try to change your mind
Expressing hope that the other person will reconsider and give the relationship another chance
It doesn't have to be like this
Trying to convince the other person that things can still work out and that the relationship doesn't have to end
Now please take this off my wrist
Referring to a bracelet or a symbolic item and asking the other person to remove it as a gesture of forgiveness
We'll make believe this never happened
Proposing to forget the mistakes made in the past and start afresh
Let it go, it's in the past and
Suggesting to let go of the mistakes made in the past and move on
Stop looking at me with those eyes
Feeling uncomfortable and guilty when the other person looks at them with disappointment or anger
Acting like you're so surprised
Feeling frustrated at the other person's reaction and thinking that they should have seen it coming
What else can I possibly say
Feeling helpless and unsure about what to do or say to convince the other person to stay in the relationship
She had it coming anyway, yeah
Blaming the other person for what happened and justifying their actions
Could you stay awhile there's still time
Asking for more time in the relationship and expressing hope that the other person might change their mind
Yeah
An exclamation that does not have any specific meaning
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GENE STASHUK, MICHAEL BECKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Edward Hernandez
Story of how I found out about Wakefield: I was at goodwill looking at a bunch of cd’s and found sublime, soundgarden, and Guns N’ Roses. But I also found Wakefield’s album American Made and decided to give it a listen. Best purchase I ever made at goodwill.
Richard Avery
Saying. Super Saiyan!!!
Ashley Lynch
Listening to remember my best friend that just passed... Her and I would go crazy over this song in early 2000s
How I miss her.
RIP Kayle
tobbemartin1
Most underrated pop punk song ever. Deserves at least 1 mil views
Finn lieberher
Just discovered your band and you guys are UNDERRATED. Please make more music. My favorite rock band! So glad that I found your song “Unsweet 16” from a Lindsay Lohan movie.
shoopdahoop22
Sorry to break it to you, but wakefield hasn't been around since 2008
Hannah Rose
this song is amazing!!!
Kimi Roar
Honestly I'm surprised this video doesn't have more views, I thought the song was way more popular!
Break The Wall PROD
this song is too much good!!!
Grave Master
You guys are awesome. Can't believe these times are past us now :((((