I'll Be Waiting
The Offspring
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Once I had a friend that I could count on So I thought Well so it seemed But times of need are not enough To prove your friendship to me now Once I saw a face that I believed in But a mask was all there was So who wears the masks and who wears the faces Well I guess I'll never know But as I stand here alone in a room full of people With nothing to say Beer on their minds, and smoke in the air Call them feiends but they just don't care Friend for life Such shallow words for broken minds Show me a friend for life Cause I'll be waiting for that day to arrive When I'll feel alive I'll be waiting for that day Once I found a love I had to know Now we might know each other just too well Cause when we're together we just can't get enough Or is it we just can't get what we want Once I saw a dream, I had to chase it Dreams quickly turn to reality Who's at fault in this game of yours and mine Well I guess I'll never know But as I sit here alone Think of the girl who came softly inside me The look in her eyes, the smell of her hair Call her my own but is she really there? Love for life Such noble words for noble minds Show me a love for life Cause I'll be waiting for that day to arrive When I'll feel alive I'll be waiting for that day Once I had a friend that I could count Times of need are not enough Once I found a love I had to know Now we might know each other just too well Once I saw a dream I had to chase Dreams quickly turn to reality Now let me close my eyes Because I don't want to see anything anymore
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13 facts about this song
Album Name"I'll Be Waiting" is the first single by punk rock band "The Offspring" and was self-released in 1986.
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CompositionThe song was composed by the lead vocalist and guitarist Dexter Holland, who is regarded as the creative genius behind many of The Offspring's hit songs.
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Album ArtistryThe album cover presented a black and white image of a person's face covered by a hangman's noose, depicting a thematic undercurrent of despair and morbidity.
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Split Single"I'll Be Waiting" is a split single along with another song "Blackball," with each song occurring on one side of the vinyl.
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Theme and LyricsThe song chronicles the themes of love, rejection, and hope. Dexter’s lyricism distills a personal roller coaster of emotions as he weaves a somber narrative of love gone wrong.
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Successful ReceptionDespite being self-released, "I'll Be Waiting" garnered considerable attention, paving the way for The Offspring's subsequent fame in the punk rock scene.
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ReissueThe song was reissued in the band's "Hit That" and "Complete Music Video Collection" released in 2003 and 2005 respectively.
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Initial StruggleThis song marks the struggle of the band in their early days without a record label. They had to save money from their day jobs to press, print and record this single.
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DIY ApproachIn the true spirit of punk, The Offspring personally delivered the records of "I'll Be Waiting" to people, reflecting a DIY ethos that formed part of their appeal.
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RarityOriginal copies of the "I'll Be Waiting/Blackball" single are now considered a rare collector's item among The Offspring's fans.
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Formation of The BandReleased in 1986, "I'll Be Waiting" distinctly showcases The Offspring's sound and musical direction at a time when they were still coming together as a band.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases the band's punk rock roots, characterized by rapidly paced drumming, catchy guitar riffs, and Holland's signature raspy vocals.
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Limited ReleaseThe original pressings for both "I'll Be Waiting" and "Blackball" are exceptionally rare, with only 1,000 copies in black vinyl initially produced, which adds to its allure among collectors.
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