Wait for Me
Kings of Leon
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Gonna open my heart, out of the scars and listen up Gonna do what I'm told, though I'm told and listen up Take a shot in the rain, one for the pain and listen up I traveled the way Wait for me, wait for me Oh, it's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me Gonna soften the blow, soften the blow and give it up I saw the surprise, the look in your eyes, I gave it up Gonna be who I am, be who I am, and give it up I traveled the way Wait for me, wait for me It's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me Oh, it's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me Oh, it's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me It's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me Oh, it's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me Oh, it's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me Oh, it's all better now, it's all better now Wait for me, wait for me
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Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Wait for Me" is a song by an American rock band, Kings of Leon. The song is part of their sixth studio album titled "Mechanical Bull", which was released in 2013.
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Band Line-upThe band members include three brothers, Caleb Followill (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Nathan Followill (drums, percussion, backing vocals), and Jared Followill (bass guitar, keyboard, backing vocals), together with their cousin Matthew Followill (lead guitar, backing vocals).
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Wait for Me" achieved reasonable success on music charts. It reached number 31 on the UK Singles Chart and also made the Canadian Hot 100 chart at number 71.
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General ThemesThe track, like many others on the album, deals with themes of redemption and starting over, likely a result of the band's hiatus in 2011 due to internal conflicts. "Wait for Me" is noted for its heartfelt and apologetic lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics. Many praised the band for their return to simpler, more straightforward music-making, although some commented that it lacked the raw edge of their earlier material.
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Popular Culture"Wait for Me" was featured on the soundtrack for the 2014 film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' "The Best of Me".
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Songwriting and ProductionThe song, like the rest of the album, was produced by Angelo Petraglia and recorded at the band's studio in Nashville. Caleb Followill, the band's lead vocalist, is credited as the primary songwriter for "Wait for Me."
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "Wait for Me" was released in August 2013. The video presents a series of atmospheric, evocative images rather than a traditional narrative, echoing the wistful mood of the song.
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Song Style"Wait for Me" stands out for its bluesy feel, which aligns with the musical style that has typified the Kings of Leon's sound from their inception; characterized by Caleb's gritty vocals, the strong guitar presence of Matthew, coupled with the rhythm section of Nathan and Jared.
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Album SuccessThe album "Mechanical Bull" was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, underscoring the success and popularity of the tracks, including "Wait for Me."
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