I'll Be Waiting
Alton Ellis Feat. Hortense Ellis Lyrics
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by the time you leave
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
waiting there for you
Imma wait for you huh
by the time you leave huh
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
waiting there for you
i'll be waiting there for you
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting there for you
look here no aye
whoo ooooh hoo
i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting
In Alton Ellis's song, "I'll Be Waiting," the singer expresses his unwavering commitment to a love interest. The repeating line, "by the time you leave, I'll be waiting" shows that the singer is steadfast, waiting for his partner to return. Despite the uncertainty, he promises to remain in this position of hope and readiness, reiterating that he will be waiting for his lover.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but most people will see this song as a love song, and the singer may be waiting for his lover to come back into his life. The emotional weight of the lyrics is further reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "I'll be waiting," which illustrates the depth of his feelings.
The repetition used in the song also shows the importance of the message conveyed. The singer is so sure of his commitment that he does not hesitate to repeat himself over and over again. This creates an anthem-like feel to the song, which is easy to remember and sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
by the time
At the time specified
by the time you leave
When you depart
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
waiting there for you
Staying in the same location for your arrival
Imma wait for you huh
I will patiently await your return
and by the time
Also at the specified time
by the time you leave huh
When you depart, as previously mentioned
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
waiting there for you
Staying in the same location for your arrival
i'll be waiting there for you
I'll remain in anticipation at the designated spot for your arrival
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
i'll be waiting there for you
I'll remain in anticipation at the designated spot for your arrival
look here no aye
An exclamation indicating disbelief or surprise
whoo ooooh hoo
A vocal expression of excitement or anticipation
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
i'll be waiting
I'll remain in anticipation
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL HUI, DANNY SO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Cookie Monster
Love this 🥰🙏
Rasta Roots
amazing what you did with the track to make it sound crisp!!! sounds amazing blasting it through my Yamaha hs8 monitors!!!!! gwaaarrrrnnnnnn!!!!!
Musical Redemption
Incredible track I've never heard 🙏
oras at the controls
great job saxombie! hope you will do the same magic with other studio one tunes...
Saxombie
Thanks. Couldn't find another release that i like with same problems to be fixed.
Laure Questra
Your Lucky Guy.. such à splendide version. Love it
Saxombie
Thanks much ^^
Karl Schneider
Alton did loads of American standards in a Roclsteady/Reggae style and did them perfectly such soul in his voice. Ken Boothe was another favorite of mine from that period!
davi silva
😎só curtindo indo p praia 🇧🇷
Lee Roberts
Sublime....Studio 1 reigns supreme...