We Wait and We Wonder

Phil Collins

About We Wait and We Wonder

"We Wait and We Wonder" is third and final single performed by Phil Collins from his 1993 album Both Sides.


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2016
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'To the outsider it seems that we in Britain 
Live daily under the cloud of terrorism. 
That familiarity sometimes makes you think of it as almost normal 
Then suddenly something will happen' 

We stand, hang our heads disbelieving 
Then not knowing how could such a thing be wrong 
We wonder just what they must be thinking 
To take a life of one so young 

So tell me when will it be over now, how soon? 
How far must we go, to prove to you? 

We wait and we wonder how this happened 
Killing the old, the innocent, the young 
While sons follow in fathers footsteps not understanding 
That what they do could somehow be so wrong 

So tell me when will it be over now, how soon? 
How far must we go, to prove to you? 

So we will wait and we'll wonder 

No regrets, no forgiveness, no compassion 
These brave heroes only know to hit and run 
Slowly my sadness turns to rage and we wonder 
How can these scars ever heal, when all is said and done 

So tell me when will it be over now, how soon? 
How many tears must fall to prove to you? 
Please tell me, when will it be over now, how soon? 
And how far must they go, to prove to you? 

So we wait and we wonder

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Phil Collins

Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist, and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist. more »

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Written by: PHILLIP DAVID CHARLES COLLINS

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"We Wait and We Wonder" is a song by British artist Phil Collins from his 1993 album "Both Sides."
Album Impact
This song is part of Collins' fifth solo album "Both Sides," which reached No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart. It is also the last number 1 album Collins scored in his hometown country.
Content and Perspective
The song was Collins' commentary and perspective on the troubles in Northern Ireland at the time.
Track Listing
"We Wait and We Wonder" is the ninth track on the "Both Sides" album.
Single Release
The song was released as a single in Europe and Australia, but not in the United States.
Single Ranking
As a single, "We Wait and We Wonder" hit No. 7 in the UK Singles Chart though it didn't chart in the United States.
Visual Element
The music video for "We Wait and We Wonder" features Phil Collins performing in a desert during a sandstorm.
Live Performances
The song was played live by Collins during his Both Sides of the World Tour in 1994-1995.
Music Style
The song is known for its heavy percussion and dark, electronic undertones, which is a departure from Collins' usual style.
Collaboration
"We Wait and We Wonder" marked the last of Collins' collaborations with longtime producer Hugh Padgham.
Duration
The album version of "We Wait and We Wonder" has a duration of 7 minutes and 15 seconds, while the single version was shortened to about 5 minutes.
Lyrical Theme
The lyrics suggest an outsider looking with despair and frustration at the situation in Northern Ireland. They express a lament over the senseless violence and hope for a peaceful resolution.
Grammy Nominations
Though "We Wait and We Wonder" wasn't nominated for any awards itself, the album "Both Sides" was nominated for Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical) at the 1995 Grammy Awards.

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