Wait a Minute
Wilt Lyrics


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Now wait a minute, I just thought
About a brilliant idea
We get some puppies and a monkey
And we set it up right here
And don't you worry, settle down
Enjoy the funnies no my dear

And all the rest will come straight
To us
Get a crowd to gather 'round us
By the time we have our fortune made

You can take home any girl
You can shut up all the world
You can show me what you got
Tell me things I've never heard
You can buy me another drink
You can tell me what you think
You can do just what you like
You just make me want to cry

Tell you what I got a plot
Another salvo of ideas
We get a face a box of pills and then
We set it up right here

Now wait a minute I've just had
Another brilliant idea




We get some matches set a pyre and
Then we let it up right here

Overall Meaning

In Wilt's song "Wait a Minute," the singer has a series of ideas that range from the whimsical to the dangerous. At first, he suggests that they acquire puppies and a monkey and set up an entertaining show to attract a crowd. The singer reassures his companion not to worry and to simply enjoy the moment. He believes that they will eventually make a fortune by collecting money from the gathered crowd.


However, the singer's second idea is more sinister. He suggests starting a fire with a face and a box of pills which implies either a metaphorical or literal act of violence. The singer offers no explanation for this suggestion and doesn't seem to care if his companion is willing to go along with it.


The lyrics of "Wait a Minute" seem to convey the ideas of someone who is easily distracted and can't seem to focus on one task for too long. The first idea of gathering puppies and a monkey is playful and happy, but the second idea feels more chaotic and dangerous. Perhaps the singer represents someone who is unable to control their thoughts and impulses, resulting in illogical and potentially harmful actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Now wait a minute, I just thought
Hold up, let me share my new idea


About a brilliant idea
This idea is one of a kind


We get some puppies and a monkey
We can get some exotic animals


And we set it up right here
We can put on a show


And don't you worry, settle down
You have nothing to be concerned about


Enjoy the funnies no my dear
Have some fun and relax


And all the rest will come straight
Everything else will fall into place


To us
We'll attract all the attention


Get a crowd to gather 'round us
People will come to see our show


By the time we have our fortune made
We'll be wealthy in no time


You can take home any girl
You'll attract many women


You can shut up all the world
Everyone will be silent and watch you


You can show me what you got
Impress me with your skills


Tell me things I've never heard
Tell me something new and interesting


You can buy me another drink
You can show your generosity


You can tell me what you think
You can share your thoughts with me


You can do just what you like
You have the freedom to be yourself


You just make me want to cry
Your actions are so touching


Tell you what I got a plot
I have another idea


Another salvo of ideas
More creative thoughts


We get a face a box of pills and then
We can have a crazy performance


We set it up right here
We can do it anywhere


Now wait a minute I've just had
Hold up, I have another idea


Another brilliant idea
This one is just as good as the last


We get some matches set a pyre and
We can have a fiery spectacle


Then we let it up right here
We'll create a memorable moment




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CORMAC MURRAY BATTLE, DARRAGH BUTLER, MICHAEL DAVID MURPHY

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