What Are You Waiting For?
Nickelback
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What are you waiting for wow oh (oh oh oh) What are you waiting for wow oh (oh oh oh) Are you waiting on a lightening strike Are you waiting for the perfect night Are you waiting till the time is right? What are you waiting for wow Don't you wanna learn to deal with fear Don't you wanna take the wheel and steer Don't you wait another minute here What are you waiting for wow What are you waiting for wow oh You gotta go and reach for the top Believe in every dream that you got You only living one so tell me? What are you, what are you waiting for? You know you gotta give it your all And don't you be afraid if you fall You only living one so tell me? What are you, what are you waiting for? Are you waiting for the right excuse? Are you waiting for a sign to choose While your waiting it's the time you lose What are you waiting for wow? (What are you waiting for wow) Don't you wanna spread your wings and fly? Don't you wanna really live your life? Don't you wanna love before you die? What are you waiting for wow? What are you waiting for wow? You gotta go and reach for the top Believe in every dream that you got You only living once so tell me What are you, what are you waiting for? You know you gotta give it your all And don't you be afraid if you fall You only living once so tell me What are you, what are you waiting for? Tell me what your waiting for (Tell me what your waiting for) Show me what your aiming for (Show me what your aiming for) What you gonna save it for? (What you gonna save it for?) So what you really waiting for? (So what you really waiting for?) Tell me what your waiting for (Tell me what your waiting for) Show me what your aiming for (Show me what your aiming for) What you gonna save it for? (What you gonna save it for?) So what you really waiting for? (So what yo Everybody's gonna make mistakes But everybody's got a choice to make Everybody needs a leap of faith When are you taking yours? What are you waiting for wow? You gotta go and reach for the top Believe in every dream that you got You only living once so tell me What are you, what are you waiting for? You know you gotta give it your all And don't you be afraid if you fall You only living once so tell me What are you, what are you waiting for? You gotta go and reach for the top (What are you) What are you waiting for wow? Believe in every dream that you got What are you, what are you waiting for? You know you gotta give it your all What are you, what are you waiting for wow? You only living once so tell me What are you, what are you waiting for? What are you, what are you? What are you, what are you waiting for? What are you, what are you What are you, what are you waiting for?
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Written by: Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Gordon Sran
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album"What Are You Waiting For?" is a song by Canadian rock band Nickelback. This song was featured on their eighth studio album "No Fixed Address."
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Release DateThe song was released as the lead single from the album on September 5, 2014.
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ReceptionThe song was met with mixed reviews upon its release. It reached top 20 in the Canada Hot AC (Adult Contemporary) and the US Mainstream Rock charts.
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MessageThe song carries an inspiring message, it encourages listeners to seize the moment and make the most of their lives.
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Music VideoThe music video for "What Are You Waiting For?" was directed by Nigel Dick, who has worked with other big-name acts such as Britney Spears and Oasis.
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CompositionIt's a post-grunge and pop-rock song with a duration of approximately 5 minutes.
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PerformancesThe song became a staple in Nickelback's live performances during their No Fixed Address Tour.
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InspirationsBand member Chad Kroeger said they wrote the song as an 'act now' anthem for fans.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song were penned by Nickelback's lead vocalist, Chad Kroeger, and the band’s long-term producer, Joey Moi.
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Sound"What Are You Waiting For?" is known for its catchy melody and uplifting lyrics.
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RecordingThe band recorded the song as they were touring, in various locations around the world hence the album name "No Fixed Address."
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AwardsThough the song didn't win any awards, it marked the band's return to the mainstream music scene after a short hiatus.
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