Member Since 5/2/2005
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Member Since 5/2/2005
Band Website whitfieldband.com
Band Members Jobie Mallett (Lead vocals, guitar, keyboards)
Sam Bastedo (Drums, percussion, backing vocals)
Josh McCulloch (Bass guitar, backing vocals)
Jordan Irwin (Lead guitar)
About Whitfield
Vancouvers Whitfield have just completed their new album entitled Well Behaved & Working For You. The album was recorded over 2 intense weeks with producers The Glitter Twins at Oregon Citys Supernatural Sound, one of the most reputable studios in the North West. A handful of advance copies generated extraordinary reviews and interest in the group, and the local CD release party was sold-out before the band hit the stage.
In the last few months, Whitfield has received Best of The Fest award at NewMusicWest 2006, the Peoples Choice award at Toronto Indie Week, and Best Alternative Group at the Toronto Independent Music Awards. The band also recently supported British multi-platinum group Athlete at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver.
Originally from the UK, singer Jobie Mallett united with drummer Sam Bastedo and Bassist Josh McCulloch in Kamloops, BC. Since moving to Vancouver two years ago, Whitfield has exploded from modest beginnings into a national calibre act.
Wait
Whitfield Lyrics
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Can't you see I'm falling hard for you
Can't you see there's nothing left to do
But fly
The mountains seem so high
Snow has covered all we knew for sure
Camouflage and hidden is that door
There ain't no backing down
Cause the treasure that we want
Is buried in this town
Let loose the dreaming in your head
We'll leave the sleeping for the dead
We've come to far to turn
Falling is the only way we learn
Love has to walk to through fire that burns
Before it shine
I'll take up all your fears
Things that you've been holding to for years
Nothing's gonna keep us back
Cause we were made for flying high
There ain't no backing down
Cause the treasure that we want
Is buried in this town
Let loose the dreaming in your head
We'll leave the sleeping for the dead
We'll set our love to the wind
Sail into the ocean
All that we dream, will begin
There's magic in a notion
Better to burn, than to fade away
In Whitfield's song Wait, the lyrics express the idea of taking risks and going after what you truly desire. The song begins by stating "wait a minute girl, can't you see I'm falling hard for you." The lyrics are pleading with someone to not let fear hold them back from pursuing a relationship with the singer. The mention of flying high in the chorus serves as a metaphor for taking a chance and going after their dreams.
The second verse continues this theme of facing obstacles and persevering despite them. The mountain covered in snow serves as a symbol for the challenges that may come their way, but the lyrics state "there ain't no backing down cause the treasure that we want is buried in this town." Here, the "treasure" represents their relationship or dream, and they are determined to dig deep and fight for it. The lyrics also encourage the listener to let go of their fears and to "let loose the dreaming in your head."
The third verse is focused on the idea that love requires sacrifice and the willingness to take risks. "We've come too far to turn, falling is the only way we learn, love has to walk through fire that burns before it shines." The lyrics convey the idea that sometimes we must endure pain and heartache before we find true love or reach our goals. In the end, the song encourages the listener to take action and "set our love to the wind" and to pursue their dreams no matter the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait a minute girl
Hold on for a moment
Can't you see I'm falling hard for you
I'm deeply in love with you
Can't you see there's nothing left to do
There's nothing left but to take a leap of faith
But fly
Trust in something greater and take flight
The mountains seem so high
The obstacles are daunting
Snow has covered all we knew for sure
The former path is now uncertain
Camouflage and hidden is that door
The way forward is obscured
To flying high
To success and happiness
There ain't no backing down
We can't give up
Cause the treasure that we want
Because what we desire is precious
Is buried in this town
Can be found here
Let loose the dreaming in your head
Unleash your imagination
We'll leave the sleeping for the dead
We won't waste time, we'll take action
We've come to far to turn
We've come too far to quit
Falling is the only way we learn
Mistakes help us grow
Love has to walk to through fire that burns
Challenges must be overcome
Before it shine
Before it can truly shine
I'll take up all your fears
I'll help you face your fears
Things that you've been holding to for years
Things that have been weighing you down
Nothing's gonna keep us back
Nothing will stop us
Cause we were made for flying high
We were meant to succeed
We'll set our love to the wind
We'll let love guide us
Sail into the ocean
Venture into the unknown
All that we dream, will begin
Our dreams will come to fruition
There's magic in a notion
Believing is powerful
Better to burn, than to fade away
It's better to give it your all and fail than to never try at all
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.