I've Been Waiting
Fall Out Boy Lyrics


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Whoa, yeah

I've been waiting (I've been waiting)
I've been waiting up
'Cause I can't get enough, oh
I feel I'm fading (yeah)
When I fall apart
Your needle sews my heart, oh

Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
You're the only one that I want

Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
'Cause I'm doin' fine
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine

Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin'?

I've been dreamin' (uh)
Of your uniform
Your uniform of non-conformity
The tears, the tears
Tears aren't strong enough
The years aren't long enough, no

Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love (whoa, yeah)
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
You're the only one that I want (yeah)

Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
'Cause I'm doin' fine
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine

Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain?

It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue, now
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
Somethin' that'll never come

Call me when you're in the city again
My head just went oblivion
It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue
(Always on the tip of my tongue)

And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
Now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
When I've been waitin' (I've been waitin')
Long for you (long for you)

I wanna drink my wine, I wanna pass that by
I wanna make her cry, she wanna make me die
Apple pie, six cigarettes
And I'll catch the vibe that we can't forget

Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain?

It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
Somethin' that'll never come

I'll be waiting (I'll be waiting)
Oh, for you (I'll be waiting) (for you)




And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong (I'll be waiting)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong (for you)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fall Out Boy's song "I've Been Waiting" seem to be about a person who is in love with someone who keeps hurting them. The chorus mentions being addicted to the pain that this person causes, and wanting their touch "on the daily." The singer suggests that their love interest has everything they want, yet they are still vain and seeking more. The bridge brings up the idea of missing someone who is always on the tip of their tongue, and the feeling of searching for something that will never come.


At the core of this song is the feeling of being trapped in a toxic relationship. The singer is struggling with the desire for this person and the consequences of their actions, including the pain they cause. The chorus is almost a plea to their lover to continue hurting them, because the alternative is to stay away from them and suffer from not having their touch.


Despite the dark themes, "I've Been Waiting" maintains its upbeat tone through its catchy chorus and upbeat melody. The contrasting emotions in the lyrics and music create an interesting dichotomy that makes the song especially memorable.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa, yeah
Expression of excitement or enthusiasm.


I've been waiting (I've been waiting)
The singer has been eagerly and patiently anticipating something or someone.


I've been waiting up
The singer has been staying awake at night, possibly waiting for a person or event.


'Cause I can't get enough, oh
The artist is addicted or deeply passionate about something or someone, and can't get enough of it.


I feel I'm fading (yeah)
The artist is feeling weak or losing energy, possibly due to the absence or distance of a loved one.


When I fall apart
The singer is experiencing emotional breakdown or turmoil.


Your needle sews my heart, oh
The singer sees the love interest as healing or curing their emotional pain.


Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
The artist desires intense and possibly painful experiences with their love interest.


Addicted to the pain that you just made me love
The artist is addicted to the emotional pain caused by their love interest, seeing it as a form of love or passion.


I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
The artist has a strong craving or desire for physical intimacy with their love interest, potentially on a daily basis.


You're the only one that I want
The singer is completely focused on and committed to their love interest, seeing them as the only one for them.


Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
The artist is willing to risk heartbreak from their love interest, but doesn't want to be told that they're not doing well or healing from it.


'Cause I'm doin' fine
The singer is reassuring themselves and others that they are managing or coping with their heartbreak or emotional pain.


Let me go, I'm spendin' time
The singer is asking to be let go or allowed to be on their own, possibly to heal or process their emotions.


Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine
The singer is acknowledging that they may not be okay emotionally, but they're handling it and moving forward.


Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
The artist is questioning why their love interest is being arrogant or self-centered in seeking their love and attention.


When you got everything that I want?
The artist is pointing out that their love interest already has what they want and need in a relationship.


Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
The singer is questioning why their love interest is being aggressive or demanding in their pursuit of love.


It's hard to miss you
The singer is confessing that they're finding it difficult to stop thinking about their love interest.


When you are always on the tip of my tongue, now
The love interest is constantly on the artist's mind and they may have a hard time not mentioning them in conversations.


I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
The artist is searching for something, possibly love or happiness, but struggling to find it.


Somethin' that'll never come
The artist is expressing pessimism or doubt about ever finding what they're looking for.


Call me when you're in the city again
The singer is left longing for their love interest when they're not around and wants them to reach out next time they're nearby.


My head just went oblivion
The artist is overwhelmed or completely lost in their thoughts of their love interest.


I wanna drink my wine, I wanna pass that by
The singer may be trying to distract themselves or avoid thinking about their love interest, but struggling to do so.


I wanna make her cry, she wanna make me die
This line could be interpreted in different ways, but it could suggest a toxic or unhealthy relationship where both parties are hurting each other emotionally.


Apple pie, six cigarettes
This line could be an abstract expression of the singer's current state of mind or situation, possibly feeling lost, confused, or under stress.


And I'll catch the vibe that we can't forget
The artist believes that there's a strong and unforgettable connection between them and their love interest.


I'll be waiting (I'll be waiting)
The artist is committed to waiting for their love interest, possibly indicating a strong sense of loyalty or devotion.


Oh, for you (I'll be waiting) (for you)
The waiting is specifically for their love interest and not anyone else.


And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
The singer's love interest may be ready for a relationship, but is hurting or betraying the singer in some way.


Long for you (long for you)
The artist has been waiting for their love interest for a long time and still longs for them deeply.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Hurley, Brenton Duvall, Brian Dong Ho Lee, Gustav Elijah Ahr, Joseph Mark Trohman, Louis Bell, Makonnen Sheran, Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Valentin Leon Blavatnik

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@delingdelingdeling8335

Whoa, yeah

I've been waiting (I've been waiting)
I've been waiting up
'Cause I can't get enough, oh
I feel I'm fading (yeah)
When I fall apart
Your needle sews my heart, oh

Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
You're the only one that I want

Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
'Cause I'm doin' fine
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine

Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin'?

I've been dreamin' (uh)
Of your uniform
Your uniform of non-conformity
The tears, the tears
Tears aren't strong enough
The years aren't long enough, no

Fuck me up and make me just go crazy
Addicted to the pain that you just made me love (whoa, yeah)
I'm fiendin' for your touchin' on the daily
You're the only one that I want (yeah)

Break my heart but don't tell me I'm not doin' fine
'Cause I'm doin' fine
Let me go, I'm spendin' time
Not doin' fine but I'm doin' fine

Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain?

It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue, now
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
Somethin' that'll never come

Call me when you're in the city again
My head just went oblivion
It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue
(Always on the tip of my tongue)

And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
Now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong
When I've been waitin' (I've been waitin')
Long for you (long for you)

I wanna drink my wine, I wanna pass that by
I wanna make her cry, she wanna make me die
Apple pie, six cigarettes
And I'll catch the vibe that we can't forget

Why you actin' vain for my love, vain for my love
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain for my blood, vain for my blood
When you got everything that I want?
Why you actin' vain?

It's hard to miss you
When you are always on the tip of my tongue
I feel like I'm looking for somethin'
Somethin' that'll never come

I'll be waiting (I'll be waiting)
Oh, for you (I'll be waiting) (for you)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong (I'll be waiting)
And now the time is right, you wanna do me so wrong (for you)



All comments from YouTube:

@MarcodosAnjos

RIP LIL PEEP

@fernandohonoratodeoliveira5311

Salve testa

@chiquitinho_peruvian5259

Lmao

@geraldoneto7134

salvetesta/2

@wesllemnascimento5027

Oi Marcos 😀sou teu fã

@rafah1st

Olha que encontrei a Larissa Manoela

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@farri8764

He died exactly 6 years ago, but his memory will always live❤❤❤. Rest in peace peep

@sergiohdez3535

Peep loved Fall Out Boy, he would have been so happy if he was alive when this song was recorded.
Amazing tribute made by his heroes and his best friend❤️
We miss you, Peep!👐🏼😭

@estheravila3551

amen

@bebexzy

🥺💯💔❣️

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