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In the Waiting Line
Zero 7 Lyrics
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'Till your time
Ticking clock
Everyone stop
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's saying different things to me
Do you believe
In what you see
There doesn't seem to be anybody else who agrees with me
Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe in
What you see
Nine to five
Living lies
Everyday
Stealing time
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
Do you believe
In what you feel
It doesn't seem to be anybody else who agrees with me
Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe
In what you see
Ah and I'll shout and I'll scream
But I'd rather not be seen
And I'll hide away for another day
Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe
In what you see
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
And everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
And everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
The lyrics to Zero 7’s “In the Waiting Line” convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with everyday life. The singer of the song is waiting in line, wasting time and feeling motionless, while everyone around them seems to be taking everything they can. The ticking clock and the mundane routine of everyday life are conveyed through the verse “Nine to five, living lies, everyday stealing time.” Despite feeling as though they are the only one who is disenchanted with their existence, the singer repeatedly asks “Do you believe in what you see?”, suggesting a search for someone who shares their outlook on life.
The chorus of the song highlights the feelings of isolation and disconnect that the singer experiences, with the lines “Motionless wheel, nothing is real, wasting my time in the waiting line.” The repetition of “Do you believe in what you see?” reinforces the idea that the singer is searching for meaning and connection amidst the monotony of their daily routine.
The final verse of the song suggests a feeling of resignation and hopelessness regarding the situation. The lines “And I’ll shout and I’ll scream, but I’d rather not have seen, and I’ll hide away for another day” suggest that the singer has come to accept their circumstances, even if they are unhappy with them.
Overall, the lyrics to “In the Waiting Line” convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the monotony of everyday life, as well as a desire for connection and meaning amidst this routine.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait in line
Stand in queue
'Till your time
Until it's your turn
Ticking clock
Clock ticking
Everyone stop
Everyone stops
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
People have different opinions
Whoa
Do you believe
In what you see
There doesn't seem to be anybody else who agrees with me
Questioning reality and feeling alone in that questioning
In the waiting line
Waiting for something to happen
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Feeling trapped in a stagnant situation
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Feeling unproductive in waiting
Nine to five
Living lies
Everyday
Stealing time
Feeling trapped in a monotonous, untruthful life where time is being taken advantage of
Do you believe
In what you feel
It doesn't seem to be anybody else who agrees with me
Questioning emotions and feeling alone in that questioning
Ah and I'll shout and I'll scream
But I'd rather not have seen
And I'll hide away for another day
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to retreat
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
People are greedy and taking advantage of others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENRY BINNS, SAM HARDAKER, SOPHIE ALEXANDRA JESSICA BARKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Thankful_n_Grateful
This video always made me feel sorry for the android...
Everyday, goes through same routine...
Nothing ever changes...
Every day it's the same & same every night...
Wasting His Time...
It's as if android gains some consciousness that they're alone...
But continues as always...
@Thankful_n_Grateful
@@jpej173
Thank you for response, wasn't expecting anyone to respond, but it is much appreciated...
At 1:15 to 1:21
Android surveys room, sees he's placed trays in front of everyone ( everyone's needs have been meet & are ok )...
But robot then looks down for a moment as if sad...
At 1:51 to 2:04 in video...
Why is robot shaking / shuddering as if sad from fact:
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
... but nobody seems to care about robot / android's needs / interest / feelings...
Android is figurative for human being / person...
@Thankful_n_Grateful
Wait in line
'Till your time
Ticking clock
Everyone stop
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Whoa
Do you believe
In what you see
There doesn't seem to be anybody else who agrees with me
Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe in
What you see
Nine to five
Living lies
Everyday
Stealing time
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
Whoa
Do you believe
In what you feel
It doesn't seem to be anybody else who agrees with me
Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe
In what you see
Ah and I'll shout and I'll scream
But I'd rather not have seen
And I'll hide away for another day
Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe
In what you see
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Different things to me
Different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
@Memounstro
I love zero 7 from the bottom of my heart, from the moment I heard their first song in 2006 I couldn't stop listening to it and until now I do it, 14 years later I keep moving forward in my life and listening to them at night when I work and think In the simple things in life, they accompanied me on my first trip by plane and have been with me since I started my life on YouTube, half a million subscribers later, since I left I have to say thank you for such a beautiful album, which accompanies me every night that I edit. I love you, thank you for being part of my life with your themes. thanks zero 7
@tajayhinds3513
What was that first song?
@alicehervan9845
How beautifully expressed
@samuelruzza6938
Dude! I remember the first time I fell in love with zero 7, fist time I listen to this band, my first song was destiny but this one sealed the deal for me, this band has been with me since 2006 and will be with me until my last day in earth
@kzoocowboyonflickr8450
I first heard this song in 2005 from the soundtrack to Garden State.
@alpacapines8553
@@kzoocowboyonflickr8450 didn't it come out in 03 or 04?
@GHOSTUSER00
This song is the truth, a wake up call, a moment of clarity, an epiphany.
@TheWundaman71
Sublime
@cicisunGemini
Well said!
@GamerPhilosophy
Why can’t we have this type of music back again. I love it. 💞👌😊👍