David Gates was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to a band director and a piano teacher on December 11, 1940. Surrounded by music from birth, he was proficient in piano, bass and guitar by the time he was in high school. In 1957, he received a musical break when Chuck Berry came to Tulsa; Gates had his first hit, Jo-Baby, with Chuck Berry. The song was written for Gates' high school sweetheart Jo Rita, whom he married and had children with while enrolled at the university of Oklahoma. In 1961, the family moved to Los Angeles, and Gates embarked on a career of songwriting and producing. By the end of the '60s, he had worked with Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin and Merle Haggard, and produced the 1965 Glenn Yarbrough hit Baby the Rain Must Fall. Realizing that the only way his songs were sure to be recorded was to sing them himself, Gates founded Bread in 1968; the group consisted of Gates, James Griffin, Robb Royer, and later, drummer Michael Botts and keyboardist Larry Krechtel. The group's first album, Bread, was released in 1969 with hits It Don't Matter to Me, Dismal Day and Make It with You. Soft rock hits became the band's trademark and made them legends. Greater success and recognition came with the 1971 album, Manna, with the smash hit If. With the popular albums Guitar Man and Baby, I'm a Want You, the band's success led the members in different directions. The group disbanded in 1973 to pursue their own solo interests and careers, but regrouped in 1977 to produce the album Lost Without Your Love. David Gates produced albums of his own, First Album and Never Let Her Go in 1975; his songs landed him on the contemporary music charts every time, including The Goodbye Girl, from Neil Simon's play of the same name. Several of his songs have been recorded by artists such as Julio Iglesias and Boy George. Everything I Own, a tribute to his father as his greatest influence, was recorded by Nashville artists The Kendalls and Joe Stempley and then by pop rocker Boy George. His incredible songwriting ability offers versatility and a crossing over of musical genres. With a recording studio on his California ranch, David Gates continues to write and produce
I Will Wait for You
David Gates Lyrics
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Someone's in the way of, our destiny
And I don't know how long you'll be
Or if or when you'll be set free
If you can hold out I can too
I will wait for you
I will wait if it takes forever
In this life or the next one after
I will wait for you
Time is wasting, let's get eye to eye
Does he make you happy, can he satisfy
I didn't know how long he'll be
If or when you're gonna set him free
If you can hold out I can too
I will wait for you
The song I Will Wait for You by David Gates is a romantic track about the singer's dedication towards his loved one, despite the presence of a potential rival. The lyrics express the singer's willingness to wait for his lover no matter how long it takes, even if it is in the next life. The singer seems to be in a situation where someone is obstructing their destiny, but he requests pardon for his impatience.
The lyrics of the song convey the message that true love involves waiting and being patient. It shows the purity of the singer’s love, as he is willing to wait indefinitely for his lover. The phrase “someone’s in the way of, our destiny” emphasizes the notion that fate is working against them, but the singer is not deterred. The presence of the potential rival causes the singer to feel insecure, but he conveys his trust in his loved one to hold out, and so, he will do the same.
In conclusion, the song I Will Wait for You by David Gates is a testament to the strength and resilience of love, as well as the power of patience and dedication. It portrays the emotions of the singer with simple words, and the melodious tune adds to the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
If I seem impatient, pardon me
I apologize for being impatient, but there is someone preventing us from achieving our destiny.
Someone's in the way of, our destiny
There is an obstacle that is blocking us from fulfilling our destiny.
And I don't know how long you'll be
I am unsure of how long it will take for you to be free from the obstacle.
Or if or when you'll be set free
I don't know if or when the obstacle will be removed from your life.
If you can hold out I can too
If you can persevere through this obstacle, I can do the same.
I will wait for you
I will be patient and wait for you to overcome the obstacle.
I will wait if it takes forever
I will wait for you for as long as it takes.
As long as you want me to
I will wait for you as long as you desire me to.
In this life or the next one after
I am willing to wait for you in this life or even in the next one.
Time is wasting, let's get eye to eye
We are losing time, let's have a serious talk face to face.
Does he make you happy, can he satisfy
I am curious if your current partner can provide you with happiness and satisfaction.
I didn't know how long he'll be
I don't have any idea of how long your current partner will be in your life.
If or when you're gonna set him free
I don't know if or when you'll be able to free yourself from your current partner.
If you can hold out I can too
If you can remain patient through this, I can do the same.
I will wait for you
Despite the situation, I will continue to wait for you.
Lyrics © DAVID GATES D/B/A KIPAHULU MUSIC
Written by: BILLY DEAN, DAVID GATES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nick Montemayor
David Gates is the best singer song writer ever .You are a gift from GOD to us for all your beautiful songs. You were my inspiration since 1970 till always. Thank You , Jo Rita and your beautiful family for all the wonderful years of Singing and song writing.
ken18328
at least when i listen to this song i don't feel like the only guy waiting for the love of his life to come to her senses.
Catering Carts
Great song
maria edna
Nice song !!!!
FITNESS TODAY MAGAZINE
King Henry!
Nestlé
hi can i ask for your help? what is the title of this david gates song with lyrics: And If I Give My Love To You
Jeprie Palen
Ylt Sen make it with you
Sophie Ritzer
Bb
maria edna
Nice song !!!!