Reaction
Ace Enders and 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 song "Reaction" by Ace Enders and a Million Different People is about a relationship on the brink of ending. The singer is expressing their desire for the other person to stay, but also acknowledges that the other person has made up their mind and is ready to leave. Despite this, the singer is still holding out hope for a positive reaction from the other person.


The chorus repeats the line "I hold my breath and wait for your reaction," conveying a feeling of suspense and uncertainty. The singer is standing their ground and not ready to give up, but also acknowledges that they don't know where to go if the other person leaves. The final lines of the song express the idea that every moment is bringing them closer to the end, but the singer still urges the other person to wait and hold on.


Overall, "Reaction" is a melancholic and bittersweet portrayal of a relationship where one person is trying to save it while the other is ready to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

So if I asked you to stay
If I requested you to remain with me


You'd remind me that your mind's made up
You'd tell me that you've already decided


And you've had enough of us, of us
And you're exhausted and don't want to deal with the situation anymore


And I'd say
And I would reply


Oh I'd say, wait
Oh, I would request you to wait


I hold my breath and wait for your reaction
I am anxious and waiting for your response


Stand my ground 'cause I'm not ready to back down
I am holding my position because I don't want to surrender


I know but where could I go
I am aware that there is nowhere else I could go


Wait for your reaction, wait for your reaction
I will wait for your feedback patiently


So if I say it's OK, and I walk out
If I claim it's fine and leave


Would you let me go, would you follow me to the door
Would you permit me to depart, or pursue me to the exit


Or just sit hoping for more?
Or simply wait for something else to happen?


I know you wonder if it's worth the wait
I understand that you question whether it's worth the delay


Or the time that it takes
Or the duration that it consumes


Every breath that you lost
Each time you held your breath in anxiety


Every night spent awake
Each night that you stayed awake thinking about it


Every moment gets closer
Every second brings us closer to a resolution


The door's gonna close on you
The opportunity will expire


So I say wait
So I suggest waiting




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