Waiting Is Over
Eva Cassidy Lyrics


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I asked a question looked to the sky
Waited to hear a reply
I wanted to know
What the future would hold
Would I spend my life looking for you

The waiting is over today
The waiting is over forever

I noticed a feeling awake in my heart
The moment my eyes turned to you
A warmth in my soul
That slowly took hold
The power of love takes control

The waiting is over today
The waiting is over forever

As I turned away I noticed a smile
A joyous gleam in your eye
I headed out laughing
You by my side
Together the rest of our life

Oh the waiting is over today
Yeah the waiting is over for ever




The waiting is over today
The waiting is over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song “The Waiting is Over” by Eva Cassidy tell the story of someone who was looking for love and clarity about their future. The singer is hoping to find someone special and wondering what the future will bring. They ask the sky for answers but do not receive any response until they meet their love interest. The singer finds in their eyes and heart a feeling of warmth and a sense of control that was missing before. The song concludes with the singer realizing that the waiting is over and they finally found what they were looking for.


The song conveys a universal theme of searching for love and belonging. The opening stanza paints a picture of a protagonist in search of answers about their future, hoping to find someone special. The use of the phrase “looked to the sky” suggests a sense of deep desire and that one is praying for something important. The chorus is the key message of the song and it indicates that the waiting is over, as the singer has found what they were looking for. The final stanza describes the singer’s feelings of being at ease and finding joy with a new partner.


Line by Line Meaning

I asked a question looked to the sky
I had a question in mind and I looked up to the sky, hoping to receive an answer.


Waited to hear a reply
I waited patiently with a glimmer of hope to hear the answer that would help me move forward.


I wanted to know
I had an intense desire to uncover the truth about what my life would look like in the future.


What the future would hold
I was uncertain about what was in store for me in the future and longed for some guidance.


Would I spend my life looking for you
I wondered if my destiny would entail an eternal quest for someone special.


The waiting is over today
Finally, the long wait for an answer has come to an end and I can move on with my life.


The waiting is over forever
This momentous answer is one that I will never have to wait for again.


I noticed a feeling awake in my heart
As my question is answered, I can sense a new intensity of emotions starting to grow within me.


The moment my eyes turned to you
At that very instant, when I redirected my attention, everything changed.


A warmth in my soul
I feel an inner glow and an overwhelming sense of contentment that I have never experienced before.


That slowly took hold
These feelings of warmth, love and affection continue to expand and extend into every aspect of my life.


The power of love takes control
This force of attraction and devotion is so strong that it takes over my thoughts, actions and decisions.


As I turned away I noticed a smile
As I turn away from the answer I had been seeking, I notice the happiness and optimism reflected back at me.


A joyous gleam in your eye
Your excitement and eagerness at being there with me is apparent in your sparkling eyes.


I headed out laughing
As we move forward together, we embrace the journey ahead with a positive and light-hearted attitude.


You by my side
I feel comforted and strengthened by the support and presence of my partner by my side.


Together the rest of our life
We move forward into the future with the certainty that we will be united in our love and happiness forever.


Oh the waiting is over today
I can't express enough how relieved and grateful I am that the waiting is finally over today!


Yeah the waiting is over for ever
This is such a significant moment that it would be impossible to ever go back to the waiting again.


The waiting is over today
I rejoice in the fact that the question I had is finally answered and I have a new sense of purpose in my life.


The waiting is over
This refrain conveys the message that the waiting is now a thing of the past and this newfound joy is here to stay.




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Comments from YouTube:

Lenard Lewis

One of the greatest voices ever. You gotta wonder what she would've become had she not passed away so young

coladuo

Eva Cassidy is the best girl in the world and I like her very much. She was kind and beautiful. I wish that I could talk to her and listen to her live. 😊💞

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