I'll Be Waiting

The Offspring

About I'll Be Waiting

"I'll Be Waiting" is the first single by punk rock band The Offspring released in 1986. A re-recorded version of the song appeared on their self-titled debut album, which was released three years later, serving as the ninth track on the album. It was the band's first official release, and is the only single issued by the band with original drummer James Lilja.


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1989
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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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The Offspring

The Offspring is an American punk rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1984. They are widely credited, alongside fellow California punk, ska punk, and pop punk bands Sublime,Green Day, and Rancid, with popularizing and reviving mainstream interest in punk rock in the United States in the 1990s. Known as Manic Subsidal until 1986, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Dexter Holland, lead guitarist Noodles, bassist Greg K. and drummer Pete Parada. Parada replaced former drummer Adam "Atom" Willard in 2007, during the recording of the band's eighth studio album, Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace, and has been a member of the band since. more »

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Written by: BRYAN HOLLAND

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Album Name
"I'll Be Waiting" is the first single by punk rock band "The Offspring" and was self-released in 1986.
Composition
The 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.
Album Artistry
The 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.
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.
Theme and Lyrics
The 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.
Successful Reception
Despite being self-released, "I'll Be Waiting" garnered considerable attention, paving the way for The Offspring's subsequent fame in the punk rock scene.
Reissue
The song was reissued in the band's "Hit That" and "Complete Music Video Collection" released in 2003 and 2005 respectively.
Initial Struggle
This 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.
DIY Approach
In 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.
Rarity
Original copies of the "I'll Be Waiting/Blackball" single are now considered a rare collector's item among The Offspring's fans.
Formation of The Band
Released 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.
Musical Style
The song showcases the band's punk rock roots, characterized by rapidly paced drumming, catchy guitar riffs, and Holland's signature raspy vocals.
Limited Release
The 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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