Originally called Hu… Read Full Bio ↴Wang Chung is a British new wave musical group.
Originally called Huang Chung which is Chinese for "perfect pitch" (though they later claimed it was the sound a guitar made on American Bandstand), the band formed in 1979. The lineup consisted of vocalist/guitarist Jack Hues, bassist Nick Feldman, saxophonist David Burnand a.k.a "Hogg" and drummer Darren Costin. Their self-titled debut was released by Arista Records in 1982 after several singles, including the minor post-punk hit "Isn't It About Time We Were On TV". In 1983, after being dropped by Arista and signed to Geffen Records, they changed their name to Wang Chung (at Geffen's suggestion, to make pronunciation easier for English-speakers) and subsequently they released Points on the Curve, which yielded two major hits, "Don't Let Go" and "Dance Hall Days"
In 1986, Costin left the band and Hues and Feldman continued to record. The same year, they had their biggest hits: "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" and "Let's Go", both from the album Mosaic. Not long after releasing their final album The Warmer Side of Cool in 1989, Wang Chung disbanded in 1991.
In June 2005, Hues and Feldman reunited as Wang Chung on the reality TV series Hit Me Baby One More Time, performing "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" and a cover of "Hot in Herre" by Nelly.
Shortly after, in postings at WangChung.com as well as the band's MySpace site, there was news of a new Wang Chung album being worked on by Hues and Feldman. In an e-mail response from Hues, he said, "We are shooting for a release around the March 2006 time frame and a tour in May. We are not sure who we are touring with yet, maybe Heaven 17 or Devo". Also on the band's MySpace, you can hear new clips such as "Hot In Herre" (The Nelly Cover) and a new song "I Was Abducted by the 80's".
Wait
Wang Chung Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
For a chance to get involved in lovers' fate
And this one seems as good as any I've seen
So wait here with me until six-fifteen
[Chorus]
I'm waiting for you
But you're very late
And I can hardly wait
Evidently
There's a difficulty
I know you'll come anyway
And I can hardly wait
Wait
I see you approaching you're the eyes of the crowd
The traffic and people, God they're all so loud
But in a couple of moments they will all disappear
Because we're ever so close when we're ever so near
[Chorus]
Punctuality
Was never much to me
Being yourself is the main thing
Forget about the time
Forget about the time
Being yourself is the main thing
The main thing
The main thing love
The lyrics of Wang Chung's song "Wait" narrates a story of two lovers who are supposed to meet at a particular street corner at a specific time. The street corner, according to the lyrics seem designed to involve in lovers' fate. The singer of the song finds the street corner to be as good as any other he has ever seen and convinces his lover to wait here until six-fifteen with him. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm waiting for you, but you're very late," and concludes with the singer's assurance that he knows his lover will eventually show up, and he can hardly wait.
In the next verse, the singer sees his lover approaching through the crowd, and despite the loud traffic and people, they will all disappear because they are moments from reuniting. The chorus repeats yet again, with the addition of the line, "evidently there's a difficulty," indicating that the singer is aware of some unforeseen circumstance preventing his lover from being punctual.
Towards the end of the song, the singer provides insight into his perspective on punctuality, stating that being oneself is the main thing, and forget about the time. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase, "the main thing, the main thing love."
Line by Line Meaning
Street corners seem designed to lie in wait
Street corners are a perfect place for lovers to rendezvous secretly.
For a chance to get involved in lovers' fate
Street corners offer an opportunity for people to meddle in the love affairs of others.
And this one seems as good as any I've seen
This particular street corner is just as good as any other for meeting up secretly.
So wait here with me until six-fifteen
We will wait here together until the agreed-upon time.
I'm waiting for you
I am eagerly anticipating your arrival.
But you're very late
You have not arrived as planned, and I am concerned.
I know you'll come anyway
I trust that you will eventually show up, even if it is later than expected.
And I can hardly wait
I am filled with anticipation and excitement for when we do finally reunite.
Evidently
It is apparent.
There's a difficulty
There is some sort of issue or obstacle that is preventing you from arriving on time.
I see you approaching you're the eyes of the crowd
I spot you walking towards me, amidst the busy and noisy surroundings.
The traffic and people, God they're all so loud
The sounds of the city are overwhelming and noisy.
But in a couple of moments they will all disappear
When we finally meet up, everything else around us will fade into the background.
Because we're ever so close when we're ever so near
When we are together, we feel inseparable and incredibly close.
Punctuality
Being on time for things.
Was never much to me
I do not place a high value on punctuality.
Being yourself is the main thing
Authenticity and being true to oneself is the most important thing.
Forget about the time
Do not worry about the clock or schedule.
The main thing
The most significant factor or element.
The main thing love
Love is the most essential component of our relationship and connection.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARREN COSTIN, JACK HUES, NICHOLAS FELDMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ognibandyrrah
stone cold classic from a band that never got the credit they deserved....sadly overlooked but still sounding fresh 25 years on...excellent post, thankyou...
Paty Calvillo Rodríguez
Great & wonderful music of Wang Chung forever and ever 💕💃💋🥀✌️🤘🎵🎶🎼🎤.
Stacey Landers
One of the best soundtracks of all time and one of the best cops and robber movies of all time, as well as the best car chase in movie history.
James Fields
When this song played in closing credits with car driving up the road at night and under the tree canopy, that was filmed in Lancaster driving on Avenue J. I lived three miles from the canopy.
FunkyDPL
This is one of the greatest highway songs ever recorded. Maybe because of the end credits of "To Live & Die in LA", maybe not. Either way it is impossible to not mash the gas when it comes up!
David Scobie
One of the most underrated songs of all time.
Molly Underwood
Possibly the most underrated song of the 1980's!?
BrimHawk
I saw Wang Chung open for The Cars in Toronto, August 9th 1984, and they opened with this song. Just blew us away.
James Dada
Saw the same 1984 tour in Dallas.
Wang Chung was awesome...
Brushy Camper
That’s Bad Ass! Thanks for sharing that memory!