Wherever You Go
160. Richard Marx Lyrics
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And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain
If I see you next to never
But how can we say forever
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
I took for granted, all the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now
Oh, can't you see it, baby
You've got me goin' crazy
Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
I wonder how we can survive
This romance
But in the end if I'm with you
I'll take the chance
Oh, can't you see it, baby
You've got me goin' crazy
Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you
"Wherever You Go" is a love song that speaks about the persistence of love even in the face of distance and separation. It talks about the agony of being away from someone that you care for deeply, and the pain that comes along with it. The song begins with a poignant statement about how the person has gone insane as he thinks about his lover that is oceans apart. The singer, in the chorus, affirms to the listener that no matter wherever they go or whatever they do, he would always be waiting for them. The singer acknowledges that even if he were to see her rarely, he would still wait for her because he loves her dearly.
The second verse talks about how time went by so quickly, and how the singer had taken for granted all the time she had spent with her lover. He talks about how he hears her laughter and feels her tears, but he can't get near to her now. The bridge of the song brings to light the uncertainty of a long-distance relationship, and how it can feel like a gamble. The singer acknowledges the risks of love but is ready to take it if it means he can be with his beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Oceans apart, day after day
Although we are separated by vast distances and it seems every day is a hurdle to cross, I cannot forget you.
And I slowly go insane
My mind is exhausted from longing to be with you.
I hear your voice on the line
Even though I can only hear your voice through telephone lines, I am comforted.
But it doesn't stop the pain
Your voice is not enough to heal the heartache of being apart.
If I see you next to never
I fear our distance imposes a limit on our ability to be together.
But how can we say forever
I still hold on to the hope that we can defy the odds and be together in the future.
Wherever you go, whatever you do
I want you to know that I will always be thinking about you and supporting you.
I will be right here waiting for you
No matter where life takes us, my love for you will remain steadfast and unwavering.
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
Even if it means enduring pain and heartbreak, my love for you will remain the same.
I took for granted, all the times
I regret not fully appreciating the time we had together before being apart.
That I thought would last somehow
I took for granted the belief that our love could conquer any obstacle.
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
Memories of our time together haunt me, both the happy and the sad moments.
But I can't get near you now
No matter how much I want to be with you, it seems impossible right now.
Oh, can't you see it, baby
My love for you is so strong and undeniable, can't you feel it too?
You've got me goin' crazy
Being apart from you has driven me to the brink of insanity.
I wonder how we can survive
I am unsure if our love can withstand the obstacles and challenges that come our way.
This romance
Our relationship is precious and worth fighting for.
But in the end if I'm with you
If being with you is the result, then any struggle is worth it.
I'll take the chance
I am willing to risk anything for the chance to be with you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Richard Marx
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