"Wait" is the

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from

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's second album ''

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''. It reached #13 on the

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charts and #33 on the

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charts. Although it did not chart as well as the band's debut single "Get Away," "Wait" is considered a breakthrough hit for the band and helped launch them into further mainstream success. It was featured on the

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soundtracks to both ''

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'' and ''

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''. An alternate version was also included on the former soundtrack as

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vs. Earshot - "The Madden Re-Match." "Wait" was also featured in the DVD ''

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2004 Stanley Cup Champions''. Former

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Champion

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has used it as his entrance music as well. Lyrically, the song deals with the frustration of loneliness and indifference toward the world. Phrasing is somewhat general and a particular inspiration or meaning behind "Wait" is not evident. Despite these melancholy themes, the song is rather quick-paced and headstrong in its execution.

Music video

The song's

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was directed by Noble Jones. It features the band playing in a grassy landscape at night, and was aired frequently on '' Headbangers Ball'' upon release. The video was also included at the end of the aforementioned Tampa Bay Lightning DVD.

Charts

References

External links

"Wait" music video
2004 singles 2004 songs Warner Records singles Song recordings produced by Johnny K Nu metal songs Tampa Bay Lightning {{2000s-rock-single-stub