Reaction
Ace Enders A Million Different People Lyrics

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So if I asked you to stay
You'd remind me that your mind's made up
And you've had enough of us, of us
And I'd say

So if I ask you to stay
You'll remind me that your mind's made up
And you had enough of us, of us

And I'd say
Oh I'd say, wait

I hold my breath and wait for your reaction
Stand my ground 'cause I'm not ready to back down
I know but where could I go
Wait for your reaction, wait for your reaction

So if I say it's OK, and I walk out
Would you let me go, would you follow me to the door
Or just sit hoping for more?

I know you wonder if it's worth the wait
Or the time that it takes
Every breath that you lost
Every night spent awake
Every moment gets closer
The door's gonna close on you
So I say wait

I hold my breath and wait for your reaction
Stand my ground 'cause I'm not ready to back down
I know but where could I go
Wait for your reaction, wait for your reaction

I hold my breath and wait for your reaction
Stand my ground 'cause I'm not ready to back down
I know but where could I go
Wait for your reaction, wait for your reaction

I hold my breath and wait for your reaction
Stand my ground 'cause I'm not ready to back down

I know but where could I go
Wait for your reaction, wait for your reaction

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Reaction" by Ace Enders are about a relationship that is on the verge of ending. The singer is trying to save the relationship by asking their partner to stay. However, the partner is firm in their decision to leave and has had enough of the relationship. The singer knows that their reaction will determine the fate of the relationship and so, they hold their breath, wait for their partner's reaction and hope for the best. The singer is not yet ready to back down and wants to fight for the relationship. They are aware that leaving may be an option, but still, they want to wait for their partner's reaction before taking such a step.

The lyrics are beautifully written and perfectly capture the emotions of someone who is unsure of what to do in a relationship that is on the rocks. They show the struggle of holding on to something that may already be lost, but the singer is not yet ready to give up. The chorus, "I hold my breath and wait for your reaction, Stand my ground 'cause I'm not ready to back down, I know but where could I go, Wait for your reaction, wait for your reaction," perfectly sums up the sentiment of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

So if I asked you to stay
If I requested you to remain,

You'd remind me that your mind's made up
You will remind me that you have already decided.

And you've had enough of us, of us
And you have had your fill of our relationship.

And I'd say
And I would respond.

Oh I'd say, wait
Oh, I would say to wait for a moment.

I hold my breath and wait for your reaction
I keep my inhalation and wait for your response.

Stand my ground 'cause I'm not ready to back down
I maintain my position since I am not willing to give in.

I know but where could I go
Nevertheless, where else can I go?

Wait for your reaction, wait for your reaction
I need to wait for your decision and take heed to it carefully.

So if I say it's OK, and I walk out
If I suggest that it is OK and leave,

Would you let me go, would you follow me to the door
Will you permit me to depart, or will you follow me to the exit?

Or just sit hoping for more?
Or will you stay seated, hoping for more?

I know you wonder if it's worth the wait
I understand your doubts about whether it is worth waiting.

Or the time that it takes
Or the length of time it requires.

Every breath that you lost
Every fainted breath you have taken.

Every night spent awake
Every sleepless evening spent pondering.

Every moment gets closer
Every passing moment brings us nearer.

The door's gonna close on you
The door is about to shut on you.

So I say wait
Therefore, I urge you to wait.