Wait

Wang Chung

About Wait

"Wait" is a single by Wang Chung, released as the fourth and final single from their 1984 album, Points on the Curve. The single reached #87 on the UK Singles Chart. Aside from the early singles released as Huang Chung, "Wait" was the only single by Wang Chung that failed to chart on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. However, it peaked at #17 on the U. S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. No music video was shot for "Wait". Wait is also the only Wang Chung song to appear on two different non-compilation albums. Wait originally appeared on Points on the Curve, but was used again in the To Live and Die in L. A. soundtrack when director William Friedkin liked the song so much, he wanted to incorporate it into his 1985 thriller, To Live and Die in L. A. "Wait" appears during the end credits of the film. 


Year:
1997
4:22
96 
#1

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Street corners seem designed to lie in wait
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
I know you'll come anyway
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

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Wang Chung

Wang Chung are an English New Wave musical group formed in 1980. The name Wang Chung means "Yellow Bell" in Chinese (黃鐘 -- "Huáng Zhōng" in Pinyin), and is the first note in the Chinese classical music scale. more »

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Written by: DARREN COSTIN, JACK HUES, NICHOLAS FELDMAN

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11 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Wait" is a song by the British New Wave band Wang Chung. The band was originally formed under the name Huang Chung in 1979.
Album Appearance
The song "Wait" was featured on the band's third album, "Points on the Curve," which was released in 1984.
Band Members
The song features vocals by band members Jack Hues (lead vocalist) and Nick Feldman (bass and backing vocals).
Musical Style
Like many of Wang Chung's songs, "Wait" represents the 1980s New Wave genre with its synth-driven sound and pop sensibilities.
Song Lyrics
The song, like numerous others by Wang Chung, isn't heavily narrative-driven. Instead, it emphasizes rhythmic elements and emotion-evoking phrases.
Album Success
"Points on the Curve," the album featuring "Wait," was the breakthrough album for Wang Chung, reaching number 30 on the US Billboard 200 list.
Other Successful Songs
While "Wait" was part of the popular album "Points on the Curve," the standout hits from the record were "Dance Hall Days" and "Don’t Let Go" which received far more radio play.
Reaction from Critics
"Wait" did not generate substantial independent critical reaction or reviews, living somewhat in the shadow of the more famous songs on the album.
Longevity
Like many songs from the 1980s New Wave genre, "Wait" continues to enjoy airplay on classic rock and 1980s music stations.
VH1's Band Reunions
Jack Hues and Nick Feldman, the primary members of Wang Chung, reformed the band in 2005 for the VH1 series "Bands Reunited." This sparked a resurgence and interest in their most popular tracks, probably including "Wait."
Band Legacy
While "Wait" may not be the band's most famous song, it is still an integral part of the Wang Chung discography and contributes to the overall impression and legacy of the band as pioneers of the British New Wave sound in the 1980s.

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