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Zero 7 — In the Waiting Line
Album: Simple Things
Avg rating:
7.9

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Total ratings: 6181









Released: 2001
Length: 4:25
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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Wait in line
Till your time
Ticking clock
Everyone stop

Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me

Do you believe
In what you see
There doesn't seem to be anybody else who agrees with me

Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe in
What you see

Nine to five
Living lies
Everyday
Stealing time
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can

Do you believe
In what you feel
It doesn't seem to be anybody else who agrees with me

Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe
In what you see

And I'll shout and I'll scream
But I'd rather not be seen
And I'll hide away for another day

Do you believe
In what you see
Motionless wheel
Nothing is real
Wasting my time
In the waiting line
Do you believe
In what you see

Everyone's saying different things to me
Different things to me
Different things to me
Different things to me
Different things to me
Everyone's taking everything they can
Everything they can
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Dive in, head first; and float away. Sublime.
Posted 5 months ago by bodinrichard1    [ Reply ]
SUCH a great album overall. Check it out if this tune peaks your interest.
Posted 6 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
OOPs! I feel a nullness in the Force!
Posted 7 months ago by awhfman    [ Reply ]
Six Feet Under soundtrack....most excellent!
Posted 8 months ago by anisbet    [ Reply ]
First heard this while watching House.

Love that RP plays it!
Posted 11 months ago by beantech4737    [ Reply ]
 Highlowsel wrote:
Yup.  Too bad RP doesn't consider a channel over on the You of Tube.  But then again that beast of a site does like their commercial inserts, don't they?  Even so there's no rule RP must follow that says they can't do this here and also go for a wider audience the likes of the Tube could bring.  Plus it could open a faucet of revenue to them, too.  Anyway, just some thoughts.  
 
I can see it already, comments full of "come on Bill, play some DJ Khaled/Drake/Post Malone/Ice Spice/etc", and somehow (maybe due to more exposure and more media people on board) those suggestions would get acted on.  That would be when RP dies.
Posted 11 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing shades of Hooverphonic....nice.
Posted 11 months ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
 tnt_thomas wrote:


Sooooo DITTO! Floored me that I could hear this while I worked!!
Edit: That was 2003! Whoa! Dude!


Yup.  Too bad RP doesn't consider a channel over on the You of Tube.  But then again that beast of a site does like their commercial inserts, don't they?  Even so there's no rule RP must follow that says they can't do this here and also go for a wider audience the likes of the Tube could bring.  Plus it could open a faucet of revenue to them, too.  Anyway, just some thoughts.  

Highlow
Posted 11 months ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 Faithful_Fool wrote:
So Nice.

animation eyebleach soothing GIF

Wow, 2 people down-voted this super cool gif. 
wth?
Great song 10.

Posted 1 year ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this my mind goes to Zac’s Garden State trip.
Posted 1 year ago by GINRUSH    [ Reply ]
 kjf06 wrote:

one of the first songs I heard on RP that showed me I had found something unique - way back then and still now



Sooooo DITTO! Floored me that I could hear this while I worked!!
Edit: That was 2003! Whoa! Dude!
Posted 1 year ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
Sublime.  I vote 10.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Roguewarer wrote:

My name is Daniel, and I’m addicted to RP. 

Like so many others, this was one of the songs that was a gateway into the larger Radio Paradise experience for me.
I’d never heard of Z7 — and I just melted into them. Soon after,  I was listening to Radio Paradise daily. 
I couldn’t get enough. 

I still can’t. 

(Thankfully, there’s no antidote needed)

I feel so sorry for people who walk around RP-less. I promote RP regularly — hope you do too.!

Welcome, Daniel.
My first exposure to RP was 'Psychotic Reaction' (of all things). Buddy of mine had it on - I'd never heard it and was blown away. He was a fan of surf music like me, but I'd never heard of Count Five (blasphemy, I know). Anyway, that was the beginning of my spiral...
c.

Posted 1 year ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Sound like french group Air....
Posted 1 year ago by guilhem34    [ Reply ]
 flyboy wrote:


I feel the same.  I encourage all RP addicts to not just promote them, but to also fund them regularly.



Indeed! I'm a monthly contributor.  I get that some folks feel they can't spare $.... but (realistically) so many people CAN.... ah well... I was there too, at the beginning.

Now, however, it's a privilege and (a slight?) badge of honor to regularly support them.

C'mon, peeps! Throw RP some recurring $$... for the sake of music lovers worldwide!!
Posted 2 years ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
 kjf06 wrote:

one of the first songs I heard on RP that showed me I had found something unique - way back then and still now




Likewise. I remember thinking... "Damn! I haven't heard ANYthing like this before.... this is a great station! I want to share this music  and station with others! (and I did/do!).

RP is my "Life Soundtrack." So completely, thoroughly grateful to have found this amazing musical experience!
Posted 2 years ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
 Roguewarer wrote:

My name is Daniel, and I’m addicted to RP. 

Like so many others, this was one of the songs that was a gateway into the larger Radio Paradise experience for me.
I’d never heard of Z7 — and I just melted into them. Soon after,  I was listening to Radio Paradise daily. 
I couldn’t get enough. 

I still can’t. 

(Thankfully, there’s no antidote needed)

I feel so sorry for people who walk around RP-less. I promote RP regularly — hope you do too.!



I feel the same.  I encourage all RP addicts to not just promote them, but to also fund them regularly.
Posted 2 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
Awesome track from a fabulous album ✌️
Posted 2 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 svfoster wrote:

Zero 7 = Air ?

i hear a synth moment there that is similar, at the same time the chorus reminds me of an old Luscious Jackson tune. music is funny that way.
[ really didn't understand what all the Garden State fuss was about - but i like Wes Anderson movies...personal tastes vary, don't they?]

Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 MayBaby wrote:


Wow, some soulless person downvoted this gif? WTF
The song is a ten, btw.


I did just fix that.  9 to a rare 10.
Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 Roguewarer wrote:

My name is Daniel, and I’m addicted to RP. 

Like so many others, this was one of the songs that was a gateway into the larger Radio Paradise experience for me.
I’d never heard of Z7 — and I just melted into them. Soon after,  I was listening to Radio Paradise daily. 
I couldn’t get enough. 

I still can’t. 

(Thankfully, there’s no antidote needed)

I feel so sorry for people who walk around RP-less. I promote RP regularly — hope you do too.!



Hello Daniel
Posted 2 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
This entire album is great. A cruisy listen any time you like.
Posted 2 years ago by Paul_King    [ Reply ]
Zero 7 = Air ?
Posted 2 years ago by svfoster    [ Reply ]
 Roguewarer wrote:

My name is Daniel, and I’m addicted to RP. 

Like so many others, this was one of the songs that was a gateway into the larger Radio Paradise experience for me.
I’d never heard of Z7 — and I just melted into them. Soon after,  I was listening to Radio Paradise daily. 
I couldn’t get enough. 

I still can’t. 

(Thankfully, there’s no antidote needed)

I feel so sorry for people who walk around RP-less. I promote RP regularly — hope you do too.!


Agreed! I've learned about numerous acts I didn't know before. Wonderful source for passive exploration!

Posted 2 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
My name is Daniel, and I’m addicted to RP. 

Like so many others, this was one of the songs that was a gateway into the larger Radio Paradise experience for me.
I’d never heard of Z7 — and I just melted into them. Soon after,  I was listening to Radio Paradise daily. 
I couldn’t get enough. 

I still can’t. 

(Thankfully, there’s no antidote needed)

I feel so sorry for people who walk around RP-less. I promote RP regularly — hope you do too.!
Posted 2 years ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
 MayBaby wrote:


Wow, some soulless person downvoted this gif? WTF
The song is a ten, btw.


This is a fantastically beautiful image!
Posted 2 years ago by BobHeisler    [ Reply ]
 MayBaby wrote:
Wow, some soulless person downvoted this gif? WTF
The song is a ten, btw.

Hi, I'm one of the two people who downvoted it. It's a pretty cool gif but has nothing to do with this song. If you have a problem with me, we can meet in the alley...
Posted 2 years ago by nightdrive    [ Reply ]
 jelgator wrote:

Nope, still one of my favorites.


One of my fav sound tracks. 
Posted 2 years ago by pomalley    [ Reply ]
If you dig this song and I do... check out the Garden State movie song track.  
Posted 2 years ago by pomalley    [ Reply ]
Go on then, have an extra point from me.  Growing it is...
Posted 2 years ago by Andrew_C    [ Reply ]
 Faithful_Fool wrote:
So Nice.

animation eyebleach soothing GIF


Wow, some soulless person downvoted this gif? WTF
The song is a ten, btw.
Posted 2 years ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
 bahalana wrote:

The very first cool track I found on RP 20 years ago.


I first logged on to RP (under a different moniker) back in 2006, and like you, I found these chill-out groups to be what first hooked me on RP, then some "old" classics tied the knot that has kept me roped to these airwaves.  Now 17 years later I'm still a-listening.  My 9 rating on this one hasn't budged since then either. 

Funny reading my old-old comments, I tended to be more snarky and negative, and as I've gotten older I've mellowed out a lot.  Still a bit subtle and sarcastic, though I do try to remain positive and thankful for this musical oasis we're all blessed to enjoy.

Long Live Radio Paradise!!
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 malamucha wrote:

How did I ever miss this band? At the first listening I was sure it is song from Air, then I realized.. I need to catch up on their music, thanks Radio Paradise!




SO Air.
Posted 2 years ago by slee_stack1    [ Reply ]
 kjf06 wrote:

one of the first songs I heard on RP that showed me I had found something unique - way back then and still now




Posted 2 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Simply the greatest chill-out album ever made…in my very humble opinion.
Posted 2 years ago by Rondevouz    [ Reply ]
 rocklandlove wrote:

This tune is disturbingly similar to Sheryl Crow's "Home" - from the melody, to the voice - even to the instrumentation and production...



It is somewhat similar in parts - not "disturbingly" so to me.  The instrumentation is quite different - there are no acoustic guitars or slide guitars in this.  Different chord progression.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Turned a Canadian hitchhiker onto this when I picked her up in the North Cascades years ago. It was sweet not talking much on our way down to Seattle, just listening and appreciating together.
Posted 2 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
 bobrk wrote:

Just getting back into RP and this is such a flashback, love it.



Remember to support as well :-)
Posted 3 years ago by NE14_paradise    [ Reply ]
Just getting back into RP and this is such a flashback, love it.
Posted 3 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
I first heard this on a Ministry of Sound Chillout Mix 2002. Always takes me back.
Posted 3 years ago by theirongiant    [ Reply ]
Whenever I find myself in a long line - like last March when I sat in seemingly endless online queues trying to get a vaccine appointment - this song just starts playing in a loop in my brain.  Of course, in retrospect, I should have just waited a couple months and then someone would have been at my door with three flavors of vaccine and a gift card . . . 
Posted 3 years ago by ghonatke614    [ Reply ]
The very first cool track I found on RP 20 years ago.
Posted 3 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
 Mackmoney3000 wrote:

Smooth enough to be considered the endless frictionless surface from your physics textbook



You got a mention from Bill G. Ultimate complement. 
Posted 3 years ago by charbo    [ Reply ]
A bit of Cinematic Orchestra and Air....

(needless to say: solid 8)
Posted 3 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
If a track makes me feel like i liquefy, i shall give it a 9.
Posted 3 years ago by Rantanplan    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Luscious Jackson... and you could play them anytime too!
Posted 3 years ago by htimsmk    [ Reply ]
Smooth enough to be considered the endless frictionless surface from your physics textbook
Posted 4 years ago by Mackmoney3000    [ Reply ]
Ultimate Chill Band
Posted 4 years ago by yagermeister    [ Reply ]
Wasn't sure what I thought of this song when I first heard it but now I love it. Looks like RP just cost me some more money.
Posted 4 years ago by schitfitz    [ Reply ]
 jahgirl8 wrote:
love them, this song reminds me to trust my own heart. 
 

Gives hoof knibbling a whole new dimension.
Posted 4 years ago by zon00460    [ Reply ]
love them, this song reminds me to trust my own heart. 
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Thank you, BillG, for introducing this CD to me.  It now forms a staple of my "entertaining guests" play list.
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Far wrote:
Soft spot for Z7 as they were playing in an Apple Store shortly after this release. I asked what was playing on the 'latest speakers' and shop guy said "Radio Paradise, you should check them out." The rest is history. 
 
Nice!
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Soft spot for Z7 as they were playing in an Apple Store shortly after this release. I asked what was playing on the 'latest speakers' and shop guy said "Radio Paradise, you should check them out." The rest is history. 
Posted 5 years ago by Far    [ Reply ]
 jc2061 wrote:
Who else liked Garden State when they were a teenager and now cringes at this very thought?
 
Nope! Still a great movie. It's one of those timeless kind of sleeper films. With an amazing soundtrack.

Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Perfect

 Faithful_Fool wrote:
So Nice.

animation eyebleach soothing GIF
 

Posted 5 years ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
This song and RP make the internet worth having.
Posted 5 years ago by markmonk478    [ Reply ]
Back when I loved Sia
Posted 5 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
 jc2061 wrote:
Who else liked Garden State when they were a teenager and now cringes at this very thought?
 
Nope, still one of my favorites.
Posted 5 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Sophie Barker on vocals again ...wonderful
Posted 5 years ago by t0m5k1    [ Reply ]
Sounds so much like that french duo "Air". 
Like it! 
 
Posted 5 years ago by dejandanailov    [ Reply ]
Perfect

  
Posted 5 years ago by Noni163    [ Reply ]
Who else liked Garden State when they were a teenager and now cringes at this very thought?
Posted 5 years ago by jc2061    [ Reply ]
That whole album is so tranquil. The others: not so much. 
 malamucha wrote:
How did I ever miss this band? At the first listening I was sure it is song from Air, then I realized.. I need to catch up on their music, thanks Radio Paradise!
 

Posted 5 years ago by thundrpants    [ Reply ]
 siriuss wrote:


IN MODERATION , my friend. I'm 64 and I still smoke pot once in a while, it keep me from drinking too much. LEGAL now in Canada  YEAH !
 
I so hope Illinois will legalize recreational use this year... I've got some bipolar that could use it... I asked the tattoo guys about scoring some after they recommended different varieties and they looked at me like a snitch. Hell, I only asked because my Psych said it would probably help!!!
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 kjf06 wrote:
one of the first songs I heard on RP that showed me I had found something unique - way back then and still now
 Agreed...


Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Stunning album to chill to. Open that bottle close your eyes and let this album flow over you.
Posted 5 years ago by cob427uk1    [ Reply ]
So...I'm currently hearing Sufjan Stevens - Chicago when this came up. Not complaining tho  
Posted 5 years ago by nathanieldavis89    [ Reply ]
one of the first songs I heard on RP that showed me I had found something unique - way back then and still now
Posted 6 years ago by kjf06    [ Reply ]
 ExploitingChaos wrote:
Me {#Heartkiss} Weed
 

IN MODERATION , my friend. I'm 64 and I still smoke pot once in a while, it keep me from drinking too much. LEGAL now in Canada  YEAH !
Posted 6 years ago by siriuss    [ Reply ]
Me {#Heartkiss} Weed
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
{#Arrowd}   Yep, that's what this song always makes me think of.

themusicroob wrote:

Garden state
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Garden state
Posted 6 years ago by themusicroob    [ Reply ]
How did I ever miss this band? At the first listening I was sure it is song from Air, then I realized.. I need to catch up on their music, thanks Radio Paradise!
Posted 6 years ago by malamucha    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Such a perfect use of such a perfect voice for this; I worship it and give thanks for the blessing that is RP and its community of Music...

 
Ahhhhh, exactly
Posted 6 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Such a perfect use of such a perfect voice for this; I worship it and give thanks for the blessing that is RP and its community of Music...
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Bargamon wrote:
RP bought zero 7 to my ears.  I bought this CD and its always wonderful
 

 
Ditto for me, though I have since bought their complete discography. I find the music relaxing and distracting - I love it.
Posted 6 years ago by SCRPListener    [ Reply ]
 aspalathin wrote:

I can't believe this is her voice!

  That is Sophie Barker singing on this track


Posted 7 years ago by Jmr1371    [ Reply ]
 aspalathin wrote:

I can't believe this is her voice!

 
Sia does sing on this album, but the vocalist on this song is Sophie Barker.
Posted 7 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
So Nice.

animation eyebleach soothing GIF
Posted 7 years ago by Faithful_Fool    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
I hereby proclaim my deep and unwavering love for this configuration of Zero 7. 
 
Still swooning ....
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Likey!  Smooth voice and original tune.
Posted 7 years ago by monstrdog    [ Reply ]
10+
Posted 7 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
 CyrusPaul wrote:
This album was my first introduction to Sia...unique voice.

 
I can't believe this is her voice!
Posted 7 years ago by aspalathin    [ Reply ]
This album was my first introduction to Sia...unique voice.
Posted 7 years ago by CyrusPaul    [ Reply ]
This is such an iconic album overall.  
Posted 7 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
RP bought zero 7 to my ears.  I bought this CD and its always wonderful
 
Posted 7 years ago by Bargamon    [ Reply ]
 SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
Warm, fuzzy, sublime, groovy, sensual. . . 

But enough about me, this song is a masterpiece.

 
Have to confess, never met anybody like that in Brighton.
Except my wife, that is. 
Posted 7 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
They have medication for that...
Posted 8 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
Such a mellow tune
Posted 8 years ago by Dark_heart    [ Reply ]
I can't believe this album is 15 years old!! I still rank this high in my top 10 for all-time cool album.
Posted 8 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
I agree with the last 5 comments. First heard it in Garden State. Always LOVE hearing this song!
Posted 8 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Such a cool tune, such a cool album. Yet more decent music coming out of the UK!!
Posted 8 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
Warm, fuzzy, sublime, groovy, sensual. . . 

But enough about me, this song is a masterpiece.
Posted 8 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
I finally found out who this is. Thanks for costing me even more money.
Posted 8 years ago by schitfitz    [ Reply ]
I first heard Zero 7 when I saw Garden State. This song drew me in.

Perfect 10. 
Posted 8 years ago by DavidFromHouston    [ Reply ]
Such a great segue song.  I imagine this is what was playing in the 'Waiting Place' as described by Seuss in 'All The Places You'll Go'
Posted 8 years ago by JDoonan    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 8 years ago by tugandbuster    [ Reply ]
 Vakse wrote:

nor me!
{#Snooty}

 
and finally.....nor me {#Dance}
Posted 9 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
the sequel into this from U2's Beautiful Day was brilliant.
Posted 9 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
Nor I.  And, if I have to listen to Death Cab for Cutie every three hours here you can put up with this every few days. {#Beat}

 
Agreed, that and Leonard Cohen 4 or 5 times daily. {#Frustrated}
Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Nor I.  And, if I have to listen to Death Cab for Cutie every three hours here you can put up with this every few days. {#Beat}
Posted 9 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 leaudissey wrote:

neither am I

 
nor me!
{#Snooty}
Posted 9 years ago by Vakse    [ Reply ]
 Neffie25 wrote:

I'm not either 
 
neither am I
Posted 9 years ago by leaudissey    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:

I'm not.

 
I'm not either 
Posted 9 years ago by Neffie25    [ Reply ]
 vanishingreturns wrote:
I'm really tired of hearing this song a couple of times a week.

 
I'm not.
Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
I'm really tired of hearing this song a couple of times a week.
Posted 9 years ago by vanishingreturns    [ Reply ]
This song is so mellow I don't really even want to move my hands over the keyboard anymore...
Posted 9 years ago by CaffeineSam    [ Reply ]
One of those songs that when they come on I have to make sure I've rated it at least an 8 or 9 - love this tune! 
Posted 9 years ago by Timbo080    [ Reply ]
perfect, mellow, sunny, breezy
 
Posted 9 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
three 9's in a row...thanks a lot!!
Posted 9 years ago by patrick30    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me wish I was driving up the 101 between Ventura and Santa Barbara, with the sun making dazzling sun diamonds on the ocean, and the sea breeze blowing through the car windows.....
Posted 9 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Bonobo followed by Zero 7 and... suddenly I can breathe despite the busy day. {#Meditate}
Posted 9 years ago by komainu    [ Reply ]
 
Lacapella wrote:

Me too

 
Me three
Posted 9 years ago by Highspirits    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh......... 8
Posted 10 years ago by Will62    [ Reply ]
What ever became of 0 7 ?
Posted 10 years ago by LuvWilloughby    [ Reply ]
Still a delicious love song after all these years..{#Jump}
Posted 10 years ago by Kimberly8    [ Reply ]
I hereby proclaim my deep and unwavering love for this configuration of Zero 7. 
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
please... stop it..
Posted 10 years ago by melkhyah    [ Reply ]