This Waiting Heart
De Burgh Chris Lyrics
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O Leon, O Leon, O Leon, Wellahiya,
Out on the water I can hear them call,
I feel the rhythm inside of me,
This is the moment I've been waiting for,
When I'm hearing the drums in the night,
When I'm seeing the river of light, hey, hey;
Out on the water it's another world,
I feel the power inside of me,
The flame is here and now it has to burn,
You can live but you cannot survive,
And it's something you cannot deny,
To the waiting heart, this waiting heart,
To the waiting heart, this waiting heart;
Oh I'm holding on, I'm just holding on,
Holding on, Wellahiya,
Holding on, I'm just holding on,
Holding on, Wellahiya;
And maybe tonight, tonight I'll go
I'll go down to the river where my love will be,
This time, this time I know
She will lay down beside me, 'cause everything comes,
To the waiting heart, this waiting heart,
To the waiting heart, this waiting heart, hey, hey;
Out on the water I can hear them call,
I feel the rhythm inside of me,
This is the moment I've been waiting for,
It is here, now I'm breaking away,
And it's fortune that favors the brave,
And the waiting heart, oh the waiting heart,
This waiting heart, oh the waiting heart,
This waiting heart, oh yeah the waiting heart,
This waiting heart, oh this waiting heart,
This waiting heart;
Mamana Mamana Mamana Mamana Mamana Mamana,
This waiting heart
Holding on I'm just holding on
Out on the water I can hear them calling
This waiting heart.
The song "This Waiting Heart" by Chris de Burgh talks about the anticipation and yearning for someone or something that one has been waiting for. The repetitive chant-like melody of "O Leon, O Leon, O Leon, Wellahiya" adds a tribal and mysterious feel to the song, almost as if the singer is summoning something or someone. De Burgh's lyrics paint vivid imagery of being out on the water and hearing the drums in the night, which represent the excitement and energy that comes with finally experiencing what one has been waiting for.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the power and intensity of the moment that he has waited for, stating "you can live but you cannot survive" and "it's something you cannot deny." He also mentions the concept of "fortune favoring the brave," implying that one must take risks and step out of their comfort zone in order to achieve what they desire.
As the song progresses, the singer's anticipation builds and he declares that he is "holding on" and ready to finally experience what he has been waiting for. The song ends with the repeated phrase of "this waiting heart," emphasizing the importance and intensity of the wait.
Overall, "This Waiting Heart" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the experience of anticipation and yearning. The intense and rhythmic melody, along with de Burgh's vivid lyrics, create a sense of urgency and excitement that captures the feeling of finally getting what one has been waiting for.
Line by Line Meaning
O Leon, O Leon, O Leon, Wellahiya,
An expression of excitement and anticipation for what's to come.
Out on the water I can hear them call,
Hearing a call from an unknown source while being surrounded by water.
I feel the rhythm inside of me,
Feeling a strong sense of rhythm within oneself.
This is the moment I've been waiting for,
Finally experiencing a long-awaited moment.
When I'm hearing the drums in the night,
Hearing the drums playing at night.
When I'm seeing the river of light, hey, hey;
Seeing a river illuminated by light.
Out on the water it's another world,
Feeling like being in a different world while being surrounded by water.
I feel the power inside of me,
Feeling a strong sense of power within oneself.
The flame is here and now it has to burn,
Having a burning passion that needs to be fulfilled.
You can live but you cannot survive,
Simply existing is not enough to truly live.
And it's something you cannot deny,
Feeling a strong sense of undeniable truth.
To the waiting heart, this waiting heart,
Addressing the heart that has been waiting for a long time.
Oh I'm holding on, I'm just holding on,
Continuing to hold on despite the challenges.
And maybe tonight, tonight I'll go
Possibly going tonight.
I'll go down to the river where my love will be,
Going to the river where one's love will be waiting.
This time, this time I know
Having a strong sense of assurance this time around.
She will lay down beside me, 'cause everything comes,
Being with the one that one loves because everything falls into place.
It is here, now I'm breaking away,
Finally leaving and breaking free from something.
And it's fortune that favors the brave,
Taking risks is often rewarded with good fortune.
And the waiting heart, oh the waiting heart,
Continuing to address the heart that has been waiting for a long time.
This waiting heart, oh the waiting heart,
Continuing to address the heart that has been waiting for a long time.
Mamana Mamana Mamana Mamana Mamana Mamana,
An expression of unknown meaning.
This waiting heart
Referring back to the heart that has been waiting for a long time.
Holding on I'm just holding on
Continuing to hold on despite the challenges.
Out on the water I can hear them calling
Hearing a call from an unknown source while being surrounded by water.
This waiting heart.
Continuing to refer back to the heart that has been waiting for a long time.
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Written by: CHRIS, DE BURGH
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