The first was an Americ… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name 8th Day.
The first was an American R&B group from Detroit, Michigan, active in the 1970s.
The second was co-founded by brothers Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus. The group has released three studio albums that get air play on the radio in New York and Israel. Their fresh and unique sound is complimented by their catchy lyrics (mostly English with some Hebrew and Yiddish mixed in) and their spirited vocal harmonies.
Wait for You
8th Day Lyrics
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Shattered glass it caught my eye
We both stood there and we cried
But tears run dry
Looking back it went so fast
Our holy temple did not last
It seems you up and walked away
With everything that we've been through
It's a miracle I can still talk you
And our tragic history is true
But I still wait for you!
Val kisoi loi yeishev zor v'loi yinchalu oid acheirim es k'vodoi
Ki v'sheim kodshicha nishbato lo she'loi yichbeh nairoi
Painful moments day by day
A thousand years I wait this way
The hour glass is crying too
But I believe in you
On the longest day of an endless night
Only you can make things right
Won't you call and say its true
I'm coming home to you
Val kisoi loi yeishev zor v'loi yinchalu oid acheirim es k'vodoi
Ki v'sheim kodshicha nishbato lo she'loi yichbeh nairoi
The song "Wait for You" by 8th Day tells the story of a broken relationship between two people who once shared a "holy temple" that did not last. The first verse sets the scene of how the relationship ended abruptly, leaving both parties shattered and emotionally drained. The singer looks back and wonders what happened and what others may be saying about their failed love. The chorus reveals that despite the tragedy of this love story, the singer is still waiting for the other person to return. The second verse shows the pain and struggle of waiting for someone who may never return. The singer talks about waiting for an endless amount of time until the other person comes home. The bridge reveals how only the other person can make things right and the singer is yearning to hear that it is, in fact, true that they will be coming back.
Overall, the song is about the hope and resilience of love. Despite the darkness and heartbreak that often accompanies relationships, the singer still has faith that the love they shared was worth fighting for even if it ended sadly. The lyrics use a powerful metaphor of the holy temple to represent the foundation of this relationship and the sense of devotion and commitment that was once shared.
Line by Line Meaning
I spent too much time on the other side
I regret spending a lot of time doing something that didn't benefit our relationship
Shattered glass it caught my eye
I noticed something that was broken and it reminded me of how our relationship fell apart
We both stood there and we cried
We were both emotional and upset about the situation
But tears run dry
Our emotional reaction to the situation has calmed down and we need to move on
Looking back it went so fast
Our relationship went by quickly and now it's over
Our holy temple did not last
Our relationship, which was special to us, didn't survive
It seems you up and walked away
It appears as though you left without warning
What should the neighbors say
Our failed relationship is no longer private, and we're worried what others will think
With everything that we've been through
Despite all the challenges we faced, we were still together
It's a miracle I can still talk you
I'm surprised that we're still communicating after everything that's happened
And our tragic history is true
Our relationship was filled with tragedy and difficulties
But I still wait for you!
Although our relationship ended, I'm still hoping we can reconcile and be together again
Painful moments day by day
Every day is tough without having you with me
A thousand years I wait this way
I feel like I've been waiting forever for you and I'm not giving up
The hour glass is crying too
Time seems to pass slowly and painfully without you
But I believe in you
Despite everything that's happened, I still have faith in you and our relationship
On the longest day of an endless night
This situation feels never-ending and it's hard to cope
Only you can make things right
You're the only one who can fix our relationship and get us back on track
Won't you call and say its true
I'm hoping you'll reach out and confirm that we can be together again
I'm coming home to you
I'm ready to return to our relationship and make things work
Val kisoi loi yeishev zor v'loi yinchalu oid acheirim es k'vodoi
A person's honor will not be diminished or stolen by others, only they themselves can control it
Ki v'sheim kodshicha nishbato lo she'loi yichbeh nairoi
Because in God's name the person swore, and his flame will not be extinguished
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.