Wait
Archuleta David Lyrics
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Tonight is taking it's time
How much more before the morning breaks
And I can leave it all behind
'Cause every time I try to close my eyes
I only end up seeing memories of you
And it's never enough, I'm waiting
It's calling out my name like a flash in the dark
If this is just a dream
I won't give it back
I'll find a way to make it last
One more minute, wait, wait, wait, don't go
Just one more minute, wait, wait, wait, don't go
I am keeping every word you say
But how much longer can I hold on
Cause whispers echoing until they fade
Remind me that you're already gone
'Cause every time I try to chase your voice
I end up getting lost and running in circles
And it's never enough, I'm waiting
Even though you're gone I can hear your heart
It's calling out my name like a flash in the dark
If this is just a dream
I won't give it back
I'll find a way to make it last
One more minute wait, wait, wait, don't go
Just one more minute, wait, wait, wait, don't go
Wait, wait, wait, don't go
Just one more minute, wait, wait, wait, don't go
Oooh yeah, don't go
Even though you're gone I can hear your heart
It's calling out my name like a flash in the dark
If this is just a dream
I won't give it back
I'll find a way to make it last
One more minute, wait, wait, wait, don't go
Just one more minute, wait, wait, wait, don't go
David Archuleta's song "Wait" is an emotional ballad about the lingering pain of a lost love. The singer is unable to sleep and is haunted by memories of his former lover. He longs for just one more minute with her, even though she's already gone. Despite the whispers and echoes of her voice fading away, he can still hear her heart calling out his name in the darkness. The song creates a vivid image of the singer's desperation and his refusal to let go of his emotions.
The song perfectly captures the feelings of someone who is holding onto a lost love, feeling lost and helpless about what's next. The use of the repeating phrase "wait, wait, wait, don't go" emphasizes the persistent hope the singer has, despite the reality that she's already gone. The lyrics also bring out the feelings of regret and wanting to relive the moments they once shared. The hopelessness is further added through the analogy of seeing flash memories every time the singer tries to close his eyes.
The music of the song is also sparse and simple, with a piano and strings setting a melancholic mood. The song creates a sense of stillness and longing, contributing to the overall emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep, I'm feeling wide awake
I'm wide awake and can't sleep because I'm thinking about you.
Tonight is taking it's time
Time seems to be moving slower tonight than usual.
How much more before the morning breaks
I can't wait to leave this night behind me and see the morning come.
And I can leave it all behind
I just want to forget about everything and move on.
'Cause every time I try to close my eyes
Whenever I try to sleep, I can't stop thinking of you.
I only end up seeing memories of you
My memory of you is so vivid that I can't stop thinking about you even when I close my eyes.
And it's never enough, I'm waiting
No matter how hard I try, I can't stop thinking about you and I'm still waiting for something more.
Even though you're gone I can hear your heart
Even though you're not here, I still feel your presence and can hear your heart calling out to me.
It's calling out my name like a flash in the dark
I'm constantly reminded of you, like a flash of light in the darkness.
If this is just a dream
If this is all just in my head.
I won't give it back
I won't let go of this feeling or memory of you, even if it's not real.
I'll find a way to make it last
I'll try to hold onto this feeling or memory as long as possible.
One more minute, wait, wait, wait, don't go
I'm pleading for just a little more time with you, even if it's just in my head.
I am keeping every word you say
I remember every word you ever told me.
But how much longer can I hold on
I can't keep holding onto this feeling or memory of you forever.
Cause whispers echoing until they fade
Whispers from the memory of you that will eventually fade away.
Remind me that you're already gone
These whispers remind me that you're not here anymore.
And it's never enough, I'm waiting
No matter how much time passes, I still can't let go of the thought of you and I'm still waiting.
Even though you're gone I can hear your heart
Even though you're gone, I still feel the emotional connection between us.
Just one more minute, wait, wait, wait, don't go
I still want just a little more time with you, even if it's just a memory.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH MONROY, NATE CAMPANY, DAVID ARCHULETA
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