After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released their pop rock debut album, Don't Forget (2008), which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Its follow-up, Here We Go Again (2009), debuted at number one in the U.S., while its title track reached number 15 on the Hot 100. Lovato's third studio album, Unbroken (2011), experimented with pop and R&B and spawned the U.S. platinum-certified single "Skyscraper". They released her eponymous fourth album in 2013, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, and contained the top-ten international hit "Heart Attack". Lovato's fifth and sixth albums, Confident (2015) and Tell Me You Love Me (2017), infused soul and mature themes; they earned a Grammy Award nomination for Confident, while "Sorry Not Sorry", the lead single from Tell Me You Love Me, became her highest-charting single in the U.S., reaching number six. After a hiatus, Lovato released their seventh album, Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over (2021), which reached number two on the Billboard 200.
On television, Lovato has starred as the titular character on the sitcom Sonny with a Chance (2009–2011), served as a judge on the music competition series The X Factor USA for its second and third seasons, and appeared as a recurring character on the musical comedy Glee (2013–2014) and the sitcom Will & Grace (2020). They also starred in the television drama film Princess Protection Program (2009), the animated comedy film Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), and the musical comedy Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
Lovato has sold over 24 million records in the United States[6] and has also received numerous accolades, including an MTV Video Music Award, 14 Teen Choice Awards, five People's Choice Awards, two Latin American Music Awards, a Guinness World Record, and was included on the Time 100 annual list in 2017. An activist for several social causes, Lovato's struggles with an eating disorder and substance abuse have received considerable media attention, in response to which they published the self-help memoir Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year (2013) and released the documentaries Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (2017) and Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021). In 2021, Lovato had come out as nonbionary.
Waitin for You
Demi Lovato Lyrics
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Be the band-aid when I bleed
But I guess that that band-aid was all made of paper
'Cause you never stuck to me
And you say that you conquered the lion
Without even tryin'
But she only gets stronger
She only bites harder and I only die fighting
You can run, you can run
But you know that I know just what you've done
You can run, you can run
But save those words for one on one
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Mmm
Yeah, don't take things too personal
But you made shit personal
Talkin' 'bout my bad habits
Man, fuck my bad habits
Don't act like you got none
You can run, you can run
But you know that I know just what you've done
You can run, you can run
But save those words for one on one
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Mmm
Got my name in your mouth, forgive me when I knock it out
I love it when you talk about me just 'cause you don't know yourself
My jabs go go for broke, your teeth is on the floor
Thirty million people watchin', do you still want more?
Say gracious, gon' get it, I am winnin' but you isn't
Call your dentist 'cause I meant this, I don't see no competition
Goin' wild, Mikey Tyson, born a fighter, I will triumph
Bitch I thought you knew I was comin' for your title
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin', I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
The song "Waitin for You" by Demi Lovato is a strong and powerful expression of defiance and empowerment. The lyrics are a response to a partner who has betrayed the singer's trust, promising to be there for her but failing to do so when she needed him most. The opening lines, "You said that you'd never hurt me/Be the band-aid when I bleed/But I guess that that band-aid was all made of paper/Cause you never stuck to me" set the tone for the rest of the song, which continues to express the singer's anger and disappointment.
The second verse of the song takes on a more confrontational tone, as Lovato challenges her partner's accusations towards her, stating "Talkin' 'bout my bad habits/Man, fuck my bad habits/Don't act like you got none." There is a sense of defiance and pride as Lovato refuses to be ashamed of who she is or what she has done, while also making it clear that her partner has no room to judge her.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's determination to stand up for herself and not be intimidated by her partner. She sings, "So when the lights go down/And the sun hits ground/You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)/Knuckles out/And the guard in my mouth/When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)." This chorus is a clear message that the singer is not going to back away from the situation, but instead will be ready to face it head-on.
Overall, "Waitin for You" is a strong and powerful anthem of empowerment, defiance, and self-love. Demi Lovato's powerful voice and passionate delivery make this song an inspiring message for anyone who has ever struggled to stand up for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You said that you'd never hurt me
You promised not to hurt me
Be the band-aid when I bleed
Be there for me when I need you
But I guess that that band-aid was all made of paper
You weren't really there for me like you said you would be
'Cause you never stuck to me
You never followed through on your promises
And you say that you conquered the lion
You claim to have overcome a great obstacle
Without even tryin'
Without putting in any effort
But she only gets stronger
The challenge only becomes harder
She only bites harder and I only die fighting
I will keep fighting even when it's difficult
You can run, you can run
You can try to avoid the situation
But you know that I know just what you've done
But I know the truth and won't be fooled
But save those words for one on one
Don't talk behind my back, confront me directly
So when the lights go down
When all is said and done
And the sun hits ground
When the day is over
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
I won't give up on this and will keep fighting
Knuckles out
Ready for a fight
And the guard in my mouth
Don't want to say something I'll regret
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
When you're ready for round two, I'll still be here
Yeah, don't take things too personal
Don't take everything to heart
But you made shit personal
But you made things personal
Talkin' 'bout my bad habits
Critiquing my flaws
Man, fuck my bad habits
I don't care about my flaws
Don't act like you got none
Don't pretend you're perfect
Got my name in your mouth, forgive me when I knock it out
You keep talking about me, but expect consequences
I love it when you talk about me just 'cause you don't know yourself
You talk about me because you have nothing else going on
My jabs go go for broke, your teeth is on the floor
I hit hard and leave a mark
Thirty million people watchin', do you still want more?
Even with a large audience, are you still trying to fight me?
Say gracious, gon' get it, I am winnin' but you isn't
Continue with your boasting, but I am the true winner
Call your dentist 'cause I meant this
You'll need dental work after this fight
I don't see no competition
You are no match for me
Goin' wild, Mikey Tyson, born a fighter, I will triumph
I am a born fighter and will come out on top
Bitch I thought you knew I was comin' for your title
I am coming for what you have
I'll be waitin' for you
I am not giving up
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sara Elizabeth Mitchell, Jason Evigan, Demitria Lovatao, Steve Mac, Julia Michaels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Demi Lovato]
You said that you'd never hurt me
Be the band-aid when I bleed
But I guess that that band-aid was all made of paper
Cause you never stuck to me
And you say that you conquered the lion
Without even tryin'
But she only gets stronger
She only bites harder and I only die fighting
[Pre-Chorus: Demi Lovato]
You can run, you can run
But you know that I know just what you've done
You can run, you can run
But save those words for one on one
[Chorus: Demi Lovato]
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down
(I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round
(I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Mmm
[Verse 2: Demi Lovato]
Yeah, don't take things too personal
But you made shit personal
Talkin' 'bout my bad habits
Man, fuck my bad habits
Don't act like you got none
[Pre-Chorus: Demi Lovato]
You can run, you can run
But you know that I know just what you've done
You can run, you can run
But save those words for one on one
[Chorus: Demi Lovato]
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down
(I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round
(I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Mmm
[Verse 3: Sirah]
You got my name in your mouth, forgive me when I knock it out
I love it when you talk about me just cause you don't know yourself
My jabs go go for broke, your teeth is on the floor
Thirty million people watchin', do you still want more?
Fake bitches gon' get it, I am winnin' but you isn't
Call your dentist cause I meant this, I don't see no competition
Goin' wild, Mikey Tyson, born a fighter, I will triumph
Bitch I thought you knew I was comin' for your title
[Chorus: Demi Lovato]
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down
(I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round
(I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin', I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
@tropicwave1
Waitin For You
Demi Lovato & Sirah
You said that you'd never hurt me
Be the band-aid when I bleed
But I guess that that band-aid was all made of paper
'Cause you never stuck to me
And you say that you conquered the lion
Without even tryin'
But she only gets stronger
She only bites harder and I only die fighting
You can run, you can run
But you know that I know just what you've done
You can run, you can run
But save those words for one on one
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Mmm
Yeah, don't take things too personal
But you made shit personal
Talkin' 'bout my bad habits
Man, fuck my bad habits
Don't act like you got none
You can run, you can run
But you know that I know just what you've done
You can run, you can run
But save those words for one on one
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh
Mmm
Got my name in your mouth, forgive me when I knock it out
I love it when you talk about me just 'cause you don't know yourself
My jabs go go for broke, your teeth is on the floor
Thirty million people watchin', do you still want more?
Say gracious, gon' get it, I am winnin' but you isn't
Call your dentist 'cause I meant this, I don't see no competition
Goin' wild, Mikey Tyson, born a fighter, I will triumph
Bitch I thought you knew I was comin' for your title
So when the lights go down
And the sun hits ground
You should know that I won't back down (I'll be waitin' for you)
Knuckles out
And the guard in my mouth
When you're hungry for the next round (I'll be waitin' for you)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin', I'll be waitin' for you
Oh-oh, oh-oh-ooh, I'll be waitin' for you
Written by Sara Mitchell, Jason Evigan, Demitria Lovato, Steve Mac, Julia Michaels • Copyright © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management US, LLC
@rickydillon
YESSSSSSS
@jennaelwan1722
RICKYYYYYYY!!!
@areebanana
Yes!I love u Ricky babe!!
@Melicasaber
+Ricky Dillon Love u ricky
@marianamarcela4610
:)
@its_ari_nicole
lol this album is one of her best but more importantly do I hear a cover coming up?
@mel.escudero_
The fact Sirah is still one of Demi's best friends is soooo beautiful 💙💙💙💙
@lavenderonthebeach3735
i didn’t knew it wow
@bridgettromp7814
Finally I am in a position
@nickyricardo7034
Who Is she?