Don't Wait Up
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You are the summer and I am the autumn
Don't wait too long
Your song's beginning while mine's nearly sung
Don't wait too long

Fall is a lovely time of the year
When leaves turn to golden brown
But soon fall is ending and winter is near
And the leaves start tumblin' down

Why must the moments go by in such haste
Don't wait too long
Winter is coming, I've no time to waste
Don't wait too long

So while my heart's gay and foolish
And free and still can sing its song
Share every precious moment with me
Don't you wait too long

Don't wait too long
Don't wait too long

So while my heart's gay and foolish
And free and still can sing its song




Share every precious moment with me
Don't you wait too long

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Frank Sinatra's song "Don't Wait Up" convey a sense of urgency and a plea to cherish every moment in life. The opening lines "You are the summer and I am the autumn" symbolize the different stages of life, where summer represents youth and spring, whereas autumn represents old age and winter. The line "Don't wait too long" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of living in the present and making the most of our time.


The second verse uses the changing seasons to stress the fleeting nature of life. The line "Why must the moments go by in such haste" suggests that life moves too quickly, and we often find ourselves struggling to keep up. The looming winter symbolizes death or the end of life, and the urgency to experience every moment before it's too late.


The final verse speaks to the carefree nature of youth and the importance of sharing moments of joy and happiness while we still can. Sinatra encourages the listener to enjoy every precious moment and not to wait too long to do so. Overall, the song leaves us with a sense of contemplation, reminding us to appreciate the fleeting nature of life and the urgency to make the most of every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

You are the summer and I am the autumn
You are vibrant and lively, while I am approaching the end of my prime.


Don't wait too long
Time is fleeting, so don't postpone enjoying this moment.


Your song's beginning while mine's nearly sung
You are just starting out and full of opportunity, while I am close to the end of my journey.


Fall is a lovely time of the year
Autumn is beautiful and enchanting.


When leaves turn to golden brown
The leaves transform into a stunning golden hue.


But soon fall is ending and winter is near
The season is changing and time is running short.


And the leaves start tumblin' down
The leaves begin to fall from their branches.


Why must the moments go by in such haste
Why does time fly by so quickly?


Winter is coming, I've no time to waste
The end is near, and I must make the most of my remaining time.


So while my heart's gay and foolish
While I am still filled with joy and enthusiasm.


And free and still can sing its song
And my heart can still express itself fully.


Share every precious moment with me
Spend time with me and enjoy every moment we have left.


Don't you wait too long
Don't hesitate, seize the day.


Don't wait too long
Don't delay, time is short.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: SUNNY SKYLAR

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Mizmel

I love this man’s voice.

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É maravilhosa 😍😍😍

Daniel Johnston

Yeah, Danny Hamilton had it all going for him. Then taken too soon. RIP.

Irene Gardner

That voice! Beautiful song!

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Are you still there Irene?

Rick Montgomery

Wow such a great song by such a great voice!! And when you add an all-star cast like Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter, Steve Barri, and Jimmie Haskell into the mix, songs like THIS stick to you (another great pop song by these same four guys around the same time was Keeper of the Castle by the Four Tops; has a similar group vocal and string arrangement similar to this wonderful Dan Hamilton tune). Well done by all!!

Cheryl Collard

Dan Hamilton had a wonderful voice and was good looking rest in piece

Cindy Pena

So sad he’s gone. Love his music.

Diane Melfi

Me too!

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@Diane Melfi Diane, are you there?

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