What Are We Waiting For?
Ally Brooke Lyrics


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Had no plans to show up (ah, ah, ah)
Was about to leave (ah, ah, ah)
You came out of nowhere (ah, ah, ah)
With possibilities

Turning nothing into something
Oh, I like where this is going
I can feel it, feel it coming
I do, baby, do you? Oh

How did we get this close?
Wonder how far we go
Losing all self-control
What are we waiting for?
Dancing until they close
Hold me and don't let go
Don't wanna leave alone
What are we waiting for?

Keeping me distracted (ah, ah, ah)
Keep my mind at ease, mm (ah, ah, ah)
Middle of this madness (ah, ah, ah)
You're focusing on me, oh

Turning nothing into something
Oh, I like where this is going
I can feel it, feel it coming
I do, baby, do you? Oh

How did we get this close?
Wonder how far we go (ah, ah)
Losing all self-control (ah, ah)
What are we waiting for?
Dancing until they close
Hold me and don't let go
Don't wanna leave alone
What are we waiting for?

What are we waiting for?

I dunno how we got this close
I'm losing all my self-control
Hold on me tight and don't let go
Hold on me tight and don't let go (holdin' me tight)
I don't know how we got this close (ow)
I'm losing all my self-control
Hold on me tight and don't let go
What are we waiting for?

How did we get this close?
Wonder how far we go (oh)
Losing all self-control
What are we waiting for?
Dancing until they close
Hold me and don't let go
Don't wanna leave alone
What are we waiting for?





What are we waiting for?
Waiting for?

Overall Meaning

Ally Brooke's "What Are We Waiting For" is a vibrant and catchy song that captures the excitement of unexpected love. The opening lines indicate that she was ready to leave the scene but the meeting of her love interest makes her change her mind. The encounter is full of possibilities, and Ally describes the connection as turning "nothing into something." She is excited to see where it takes them and can sense that they are both feeling the same way. The chorus emphasizes the idea that they shouldn't hold back and instead act on their feelings, which they confess to each other.


The bridge sees Ally becoming more frantic as she loses her self-control in the moment, urging her lover to hold her tight and never let go. The interplay between the verses and the chorus is what makes "What Are We Waiting For" such a great song, as the chorus is the thesis of the song and the verses offer evidence through Ally's narration of the excitement of the moment. Therefore, the song is a call to action to seize the moment and act on one’s feelings when the opportunity arises.


Line by Line Meaning

Had no plans to show up (ah, ah, ah)
I didn't intend to come here


Was about to leave (ah, ah, ah)
I was going to leave


You came out of nowhere (ah, ah, ah)
You appeared unexpectedly


With possibilities
Offering new opportunities


Turning nothing into something
Creating something out of nothing


Oh, I like where this is going
I am enjoying this experience


I can feel it, feel it coming
I sense that something good is about to happen


I do, baby, do you? Oh
I feel this way, do you feel the same?


How did we get this close?
How did we become so intimate?


Wonder how far we go
I am curious about how far we can take this


Losing all self-control
I am losing my ability to control myself


What are we waiting for?
Why are we delaying this?


Dancing until they close
Dancing until the establishment closes


Hold me and don't let go
Embrace me and don't release me


Don't wanna leave alone
I don't want to depart unaccompanied


What are we waiting for?
Why are we procrastinating?


Keeping me distracted (ah, ah, ah)
Preventing me from focusing


Keep my mind at ease, mm (ah, ah, ah)
Assuring me and keeping me calm


Middle of this madness (ah, ah, ah)
Amidst all this chaos


You're focusing on me, oh
You are giving me your undivided attention


I dunno how we got this close
I do not understand how we became so intimate


Hold on me tight and don't let go
Grasp me tightly and do not relinquish me


I'm losing all my self-control
I am becoming incapable of controlling myself


What are we waiting for?
What is the reason for delaying?


Waiting for?
What are we procrastinating for?




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ally Brooke, Alma Gudmundsdottir, Omar Tavarez, Rachel Salvit, Tushar Apte, Nick L. Van De Wall, Urales Vargas

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Love you Ally!❤️

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