I've Been Waiting for You
David Bowie Lyrics


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(I've been looking, I've been looking)
(I've been looking, I've been looking)
I've been looking
For a woman
To save my life
Not to beg or to borrow
A woman with a feeling
of loosing once or twice
Who knows how it could be
Be tomorrow

I've been waiting for you
And you've been coming to me
For such a long time now
For such a long time now
A woman with a feeling
Of loosing once or twice
Who knows how it could be
Be tomorrow

I've been waiting for you
And you've been coming to me
For such a long time now
For such a long time now




For such a long time now
For such a long time now

Overall Meaning

In David Bowie's "I've Been Waiting for You," the singer discusses his longing for a woman who can provide him with salvation. He isn't looking for someone to borrow or beg from; rather, he is seeking a woman who has experienced loss and struggle and knows what it feels like to come out the other side. He is interested in how their future together could be influenced by their pasts, and he knows that she has the potential to bring positivity and hope into his life.


Throughout the song, Bowie's voice is soft and raspy, giving the lyrics a sense of vulnerability and sensitivity. He sings of having been waiting for this woman for a long time, implying that he has been patient and knows that she is worth waiting for. He repeats the same set of lyrics throughout the song, emphasizing how much he desires this woman and how important she is to him. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, suggesting that he will continue waiting for her until she is ready to be with him.


Overall, "I've Been Waiting for You" is a tender and emotionally charged song about longing, hope, and companionship. The lyrics demonstrate Bowie's ability to convey deep emotions through simple and straightforward language, and the melody of the song perfectly complements the mood of the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been looking
I have been actively searching


For a woman
To find a female companion


To save my life
In hopes of improving or rescuing my life


Not to beg or to borrow
Without the intention of asking for help or resources


A woman with a feeling
A woman who possesses a certain emotion or intuition


Of loosing once or twice
Of experiencing defeat or loss at least a few times


Who knows how it could be
Uncertain of what the future holds


Be tomorrow
What will happen in the future


I've been waiting for you
I have been eagerly anticipating your arrival


And you've been coming to me
You have been slowly making your way towards me


For such a long time now
For a very extended period


For such a long time now
For quite some time


For such a long time now
For an extended duration


For such a long time now
For an extended duration




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Written by: Neil Young

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