Waiting

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About Waiting

"Waiting" is a song by American rock band Green Day. It was released as the third single from their sixth album, Warning, and is the tenth track. The song peaked at number 26 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart. The melody of the song is somewhat similar to that of "Do You Wanna Dance?" by Bobby Freeman as well as Petula Clark's "Downtown."The song also appeared as the 20th track on their International Superhits! in 2001.


Year:
2000
3:13
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I've been waiting a long time
For this moment to come
I'm destined
For anything, at all
Downtown lights will be shining
On me like a new diamond
Ring out under the midnight hour
Oh, no one can touch me now
And I can't turn my back
It's too late ready or not at all

I'm so much closer than
I have ever known
Wake up

Dawning of a new era
Calling, don't let it catch you falling
Ready or not at all
So close enough to taste it
Almost, I can embrace this
Feeling, on the tip of my tongue

I'm so much closer than
I have ever known
Wake up
Better thank your lucky stars

Well, I'm so much closer than
I have ever known
Wake up
Better thank your lucky stars

I've been waiting a lifetime
For this moment to come
I'm destined for anything at all

Dumbstruck
Color me stupid
Good luck
You're gonna need it
Where I'm going if I get there
At all

Wake up
Better thank your lucky stars

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Green Day

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, drummer Tré Cool and guitarist and backing vocalist Jason White, who became a full member after playing in the band as a session and touring guitarist for 13 years. Cool replaced former drummer John Kiffmeyer in 1990, prior to the recording of the band's second studio album, Kerplunk (1992). more »

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Written by: TONY HATCH, BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, MIKE PRITCHARD, FRANK E III WRIGHT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release Facts
"Waiting" by Green Day was released as a single on October 29, 2001. - It's the third single from their sixth studio album, "Warning."
Track List Position Facts
The song is the seventh track on the "Warning" album. - It's among the middle tracks of the album which is composed of 12 tracks in total.
Musical Style Facts
"Waiting" brings out the band's punk rock style but also shows clear influences of pop music. - Its melody is inspired by Petula Clark's "Downtown" and Tommy James & the Shondells' "I Think We're Alone Now."
Lyric Facts
The lyrical content of "Waiting" is about anticipation and longing for a significant change. - It features a more positive message compared to some of the band's more cynical earlier singles.
Chart Performance Facts
The song reached number 26 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart. - It performed particularly well in Canada, reaching number 5 on the Canada Rock/Alternative chart.
Music Video Facts
It's music video features a day in the life of a high school student, echoing the themes of anticipation and waiting in the song. - The band makes multiple appearances in the video performing the song.
Live Performance Facts
"Waiting" remains a fan favorite during Green Day’s live shows. - The band played "Waiting" live for the first time on September 20, 2000.
Album Facts
The "Warning" album was seen as a departure from Green Day's traditional punk rock sound, with "Waiting" epitomizing this change. - Despite the album not achieving the same commercial success as its predecessors, it's often praised for its matured sound and experimentation.
Songwriting and Production Facts
Just like the other songs in the album, "Waiting" was written by Billie Joe Armstrong and produced by Green Day. - The song's lyric, "Wake up, the house is on fire and the cat's caught in the dryer," is a metaphor for waking up to a disaster or crisis.
Legacy Facts
Despite its release over two decades ago, "Waiting" remains a popular Green Day song, regularly played on alternative rock and pop-punk radio stations. - It's considered a crucial track that marked a turning point in Green Day's music style and sound.

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