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from their fifth

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'', released on June 5, 2001. It also served as the English lead single to the ''

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released three weeks later ( La Ley's " Every Time/Siempre" was its

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lead single). "Wait" has since become one of the band's most popular songs, having reached #7 on

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. It also entered radio as the #1 Most Added record of the format in its first two weeks.

Overview

Stylistically, "Wait" is a slight detour from Seven Mary Three's early

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hits. Its

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features wailing

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in an upbeat melody reminiscent of the 1970 hit " Signs." Characteristic of many Seven Mary Three singles, its mid-

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verses also feature prominent guitar

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s and a softness that builds into the aggressive and vibrant chorus. Lyrically, "Wait" deals with the realization of time wasted, taking life's luxuries for granted, and the narrator's subsequent wisdom gained through his or her experiences. Along with much of the ''Crazy/Beautiful'' soundtrack, "Wait" was criticized by

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ist Rickey Wright as a potential "

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knockoff or a

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homage." However, John Duffy of

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described the song as "catchy" and noted it among the "focused

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s" of ''The Economy of Sound''.

Music videos

Two

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s were produced for "Wait." The initial version was directed by ''Crazy/Beautiful'' director John Stockwell under Planet, Inc. Shot in

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in May 2001, it features the film's principals

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and

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and debuted on June 18, 2001.Seven Mary Three - Wait
MVDBase.com. Retrieved on September 13, 2008. The second version of "Wait" is simply a concert performance of the song which retains the live audio.

Chart positions

References

External links

@ VideoCure.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Wait (Seven Mary Three Song) 2001 singles Seven Mary Three songs 2001 songs Hollywood Records singles Song recordings produced by Neal Avron