Waiting for tonight
♫ ♪ Jennifer Lopez Lyrics


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Like a movie scene,
In the sweetest dreams,
I have pictured us together
Now to fell your lips,
On my finger tips,
I have to say is even better
Than I ever thought it could possibly be
It's perfect, it's passion, its setting me free
From all of my sadness,
The tears that I've cried, I have spent all my life

Waiting for tonight, Oh
When you would be here in my arms
Waiting for tonight, Oh
I've dreamed of this love for so long
Waiting for tonight

Tender words you say,
Take my breath away,
Love me now, and leave me never
Found a sacred place, lost in your embrace,
I want to stay in this forever
I think of the days when the sun used to set,
On my empty heart,
All alone in my bed
Tossing and turning emotions were strong, I knew I had to hold on

Waiting for tonight, Oh
When you would be here in my arms
Waiting for tonight, Oh
I've dreamed of this love for so long

Waiting for tonight, Oh
When you would be here in my arms
Waiting for tonight, Oh
I've dreamed of this love for so long
Waiting for tonight

Gone are the days when the sun used to set,
On my empty heart all alone in my bed
Tossing and turning,
Emotions were strong
I knew I had to hold on

Waiting for tonight, Oh
When you would be here in my arms
Waiting for tonight, Oh
I've dreamed of this love for so long

Waiting for tonight, Oh
When you would be here in my arms
Waiting for tonight, Oh
I've dreamed of this love for so long

Waiting for tonight, Oh
When you would be here in my arms
Waiting for tonight, Oh




I've dreamed of this love for so long
Waiting for tonight, Oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jennifer Lopez's "Waiting for Tonight" describe a scene straight out of a romantic movie, with the singer dreaming of being with her lover and feeling the warmth of their embrace. The dream is realized when the two finally come together under the night sky, with tender words exchanged and the promise of eternal love. The lyrics are emotive, speaking to the longing and hope that many feel when they are waiting for someone they love.


Throughout the song, Lopez longingly sings about waiting for this moment, the lyrics portraying the aching anticipation that many individuals feel as they wait for their significant other. The lyrics speak to the emptiness and loneliness felt when someone is not there, and the happiness felt when they finally arrive. The chorus is simple but powerful, conveying the joy of finally being together. The words "Waiting for tonight" are repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of the moment and the significance of being with someone you love.


Overall, "Waiting for Tonight" is a romantic song that captures the feelings of love, hope, and anticipation that are often associated with relationships. The lyrics, combined with Lopez's soulful voice and catchy beat, create a memorable and emotional experience that is sure to resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a movie scene
Just like a movie, I have always imagined us being together


In the sweetest dreams
I have dreamt of this moment so many times and it is always so sweet


I have pictured us together
I have imagined us together in my mind so many times


Now to feel your lips
Now that we are together, feeling your lips on mine is even better than I thought it would be


On my fingertips
Your lips on my fingertips are amazing


I have to say is even better
This moment is better than I ever imagined it would be


Than I ever thought it could possibly be
This moment has exceeded all my expectations


It's perfect, it's passion, its setting me free
This moment is perfect, full of passion and it's freeing me from all my sadness


From all of my sadness
This moment is taking away all my sadness


The tears that I've cried, I have spent all my life
I have spent my whole life crying and feeling alone, waiting for this moment


Tender words you say
The kind words you say to me are so gentle and loving


Take my breath away
Your words and actions take my breath away, and leave me feeling overwhelmed with emotion


Love me now, and leave me never
I want you to love me now and never leave my side


Found a sacred place, lost in your embrace
Being in your embrace feels like a sacred and safe place for me, where I lose myself in your love


I want to stay in this forever
I wish this moment could go on forever because it feels so perfect and loving


I think of the days when the sun used to set
I remember when the sun would set on my empty heart and I would feel so alone


On my empty heart
My heart used to be empty and devoid of love


All alone in my bed
I used to lay alone in bed, feeling sad and alone


Tossing and turning emotions were strong
My emotions were so strong that I couldn't sleep and would toss and turn in bed


I knew I had to hold on
I knew that I had to hold on to hope that love would come my way someday


Gone are the days when the sun used to set
Those days of sadness and emptiness are gone because I have found love


Waiting for tonight
All my waiting and wishing have led to this special moment tonight


Oh when you would be here in my arms
I have been waiting for the moment when you will finally be here in my arms


I've dreamed of this love for so long
I have been dreaming of this kind of love for so long, and it has finally come true




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARIA CHRISTENSEN, MICHAEL T. GARVIN, PHIL TEMPLE

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Comments from YouTube:

MATHY

Oh gracias Sia por escribir esta canción y JLo por cantarla

Priti Shikotra

Love her - need to see her performance

Given Family

Amazing woman inspiring

Daniel Gonzalez

Jennifer you’re absolutely incredible beautiful amazing
I love 💕 you strong in every way possible!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪💪💪💪God bless you 🙏🌺

Moe Ch

Can’t wait