Waiting For My Moment
Donald Glover Lyrics


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Fighting hard, fighting strong
Fighting harder and stronger
Fighting hard, fighting strong
Fighting harder and stronger
Oh
I will fight for you
I will hold you so deep in the light, oh
Oh
I will fight for you
I will hold you into the night
Oh

Waiting for my moment, it's now or never
Heartbroken and hopeless, it's now or never
Down on my life, felt like dyin's better, for you
Don't come 'round here tryna find yourself
Belly of the beast, boolin', only God can help
I woke up with a vendetta this mornin'
Rise and shine, demise of my mind and I'm haunted
That's why y'all I'm still yawnin'
My pride won't die til I'm dormant
Show me where the war at
It's death threats on my door mat
I'm selfish, I need all that
No accolade escape
See I be sittin' in the grave
'Fore I be sittin' in the cage
Asked Ali what's the price of war
Asked God why momma made me poor
Ask police why they hunt me down
We fight to live and fight for sport
I try to give, they ask for more
I back away, they turn they back
Lifestyle of the talented and black
Back on the roads, I must react




This my story
Yeah this is my story

Overall Meaning

In the song, "Waiting For My Moment" by Donald Glover, he talks about fighting for someone he cares about and holding them close. The chorus repeats the lines "Waiting for my moment, it's now or never", emphasizing the sense of urgency and importance of the situation at hand. Glover speaks about feeling heartbroken and hopeless, perhaps due to the struggles of knowing how to best protect and care for his loved one. The lines "Belly of the beast, boolin', only God can help" could represent a specific threat or challenge that he's facing.


The verses of the song dive deeper into Glover's mindset and the obstacles he's faced. He wakes up with a "vendetta" and is haunted by his own thoughts. Glover also acknowledges the violence and discrimination he faces as a Black man. He asks Ali about the "price of war" and questions why he was born into poverty. Despite these struggles, he's determined to fight for what he believes in and won't stop until his pride "dies" or he becomes "dormant".


Overall, "Waiting For My Moment" is a powerful song that delves into themes of fighting for what you believe in, the importance of holding onto loved ones, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities. The urgency and passion in Glover's voice throughout the song make it incredibly impactful.


Line by Line Meaning

Fighting hard, fighting strong
Putting in effort and strength to overcome obstacles.


Fighting harder and stronger
Pushing oneself to fight with even more effort and strength.


I will fight for you
Dedicating oneself to the protection and support of another person.


I will hold you so deep in the light, oh
Keeping someone close and safe within happiness and positivity.


I will hold you into the night
Protecting someone through difficult times and darkness.


Waiting for my moment, it's now or never
Feeling like the time to succeed or make a change is running out.


Heartbroken and hopeless, it's now or never
Feeling emotionally defeated and without hope for the future.


Down on my life, felt like dyin's better, for you
Feeling so low in life that death may seem like a preferable option, but wanting to overcome that for someone else.


Don't come 'round here tryna find yourself
Not wanting others to take advantage of one's vulnerability or struggles.


Belly of the beast, boolin', only God can help
Feeling stuck in a difficult situation and only finding solace in faith or a higher power.


I woke up with a vendetta this mornin'
Feeling motivated to seek revenge or take action to resolve a past conflict.


Rise and shine, demise of my mind and I'm haunted
Despite waking up early, feeling mentally exhausted and plagued by negative thoughts.


That's why y'all I'm still yawnin'
Feeling physically tired due to emotional and mental exhaustion.


My pride won't die til I'm dormant
Holding onto one's sense of self and identity even when in a low or defeated state.


Show me where the war at
Challenging others to fight or confront an issue head on.


It's death threats on my door mat
Receiving threats to one's safety or well-being.


I'm selfish, I need all that
Admitting to being self-centered and wanting to receive recognition and success.


No accolade escape
Even with success or recognition, the pressure and desire for more does not go away.


See I be sittin' in the grave
Preferring to face death rather than imprisonment or defeat.


'Fore I be sittin' in the cage
Prioritizing freedom over captivity or restriction.


Asked Ali what's the price of war
Questioning the costs and implications of fighting and conflict.


Asked God why momma made me poor
Expressing frustration or anger towards circumstances that have negatively affected one's life.


Ask police why they hunt me down
Questioning the motives or reasons behind police surveillance or targeting.


We fight to live and fight for sport
Acknowledging the reality of violence and fighting in everyday life, as well as in entertainment.


I try to give, they ask for more
Despite best efforts or contributions, others still expect or demand more.


I back away, they turn they back
Retreating or disengaging from a situation, only to feel abandoned or unsupported by others.


Lifestyle of the talented and black
Feeling defined or marginalized by one's race and abilities.


Back on the roads, I must react
Returning to a difficult situation or lifestyle, and feeling like action is necessary.


This my story
The song serves as a representation and retelling of one's personal experiences and struggles.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUDWIG EMIL TOMAS GORANSSON, VINCE STAPLES, DONALD GLOVER, RYAN COOGLER

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