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Wait
Cynthia Alexander Lyrics
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I am waiting so long
To be myself be myself be myself
Waiting so long waiting so long
It's my face but it's not me
In the mirror that I see
It's my voice what did I say?
I don't know why I'm falling
Why you make me wait
Waiting so long
Waiting so long
These are my hands what do I have
I have nothing I am empty I am full
Full of full of nothing
I am falling
O I don't know why
Why you make me wait
Waiting so long
Waiting so long
Wait Wait Wait
I I I want to be I I want to be
I am waiting so long waiting so long
To be with you be with you
Waiting so long
Waiting so long
Waiting so long
These are my ears I hear
A time ticking clock a tickin
Hear a tear on a candle drip
I hear a heart beat time
You make me wait
You make me wait
You can see me running to you
Here I am
I I am falling
O I don't know why
Why you make me wait
Waiting so long
Waiting so long
Wait Wait Wait
The song "Wait" by Cynthia Alexander speaks of the struggle to find one's true identity, to be comfortable in one's own skin, and to connect with others. The repeated refrain of "I want to be" expresses the desire to break free from one's current state and become the person one truly wants to be. The longing to be oneself is highlighted by the phrase "It's my face but it's not me," which suggests a deep disconnect between who the singer is and what she sees in the mirror. The confusion about identity is also evident in the line "It's my voice what did I say?" which suggests that the singer doesn't feel in control of her own thoughts and actions.
There is a sense of frustration and impatience in the lyrics, as the singer asks repeatedly "Why you make me wait?" It is unclear who or what she is addressing with this question, but it seems to be someone who has the power to grant her the changes she seeks. The song speaks of the desire to connect with others, perhaps romantically or intimately. The mention of "waiting so long" several times throughout the song suggests that the singer has been searching for a long time for this connection and is growing weary.
The second half of the song takes a more introspective turn, as the singer reflects on what she has and what she lacks. She describes herself as "full of nothing" and expresses a feeling of emptiness. The ticking clock and the sound of a tear falling add to the sense of time passing and emotions slipping away. However, the song ends with a sense of hope, as the singer finds the courage to run towards the person she wants to be with. Overall, "Wait" is a poignant exploration of identity, desire, and human connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I I want to be I I I want to be
The singer desires to be true to herself.
I am waiting so long
She has waited a long time to be true to herself.
To be myself be myself be myself
She wants to embrace her true self.
Waiting so long waiting so long
Repetition emphasizes the lengthy wait.
It's my face but it's not me
She feels disconnected from her own appearance.
In the mirror that I see
The singer is looking at herself.
It's my voice what did I say?
She questions her own words and actions.
I don't know why I'm falling
The artist is losing herself.
I'm falling I don't know why
The loss of identity is confusing.
Why you make me wait
Addressing an unknown individual who is delaying her.
Waiting so long
The lengthy wait is reiterated again.
These are my hands what do I have
The artist is taking inventory of her body parts.
I have nothing I am empty I am full
She feels like she has nothing, yet she is full of internal conflict.
Full of full of nothing
Repetition emphasizes the confusion at her core.
I am falling
She is still losing herself.
O I don't know why
The confusion persists.
Wait Wait Wait
Repetition of the title phrase adds to the frustration of waiting.
I I I want to be I I want to be
The desire to be true to herself persists.
To be with you be with you
The person she is waiting for is the key to being true to herself.
Waiting so long
Delayed once more.
These are my ears I hear
The introspective inventory continues.
A time ticking clock a tickin
The sound of a clock emphasizes the passage of time.
Hear a tear on a candle drip
The singer is very attuned to her senses.
I hear a heart beat time
The clock and her heartbeat are both beating in her head.
You make me wait
The frustration with her unknown counterpart is growing.
You make me wait
Repeated to hammer home the point.
You can see me running to you
She is making an effort to get to the person she is waiting for.
Here I am
She has arrived.
I I am falling
She is still struggling to hold onto her true self.
O I don't know why
The confusion continues.
Wait Wait Wait
Repeating the title one final time as she continues to wait.
Contributed by Jordyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jimjoguila
very talented musician!
sulkygrrl
thank you for uploading this. it's been a long time since i watched cynthia play live. must catch a performance when i'm back in manila!
sulkygrrl
thank you! i'll make going to conspiracy a priority of mine hen i get back. cynthia is just amazing - the kind of musician you want to tell all your friends about. any chance i can get her cds there?
yellowscrubs
Cynthia, you are a goddess!
Lalaine Monton-Villanueva
i really love you cynthia!
Eziol Gold
so goood! :)
Arnold L. Antiola
WHERE CAN I BUY YOUR ALBUM?
Israfvel
Do you have other videos of Cynthia Alexander performin'? Just askin'.
Ruslan E
неплохая музыка
G0DofHavoc
tagal ko hinanap tp T_T maraming salamat po.