Franz Lambert (born March 11, 1948 Heppenheim, Germany) is a German compose… Read Full Bio ↴Franz Lambert (born March 11, 1948 Heppenheim, Germany) is a German composer and organist. He is an avid Hammond organ player but however is more noted in later years for playing the Wersi range of electronic organs and during his career has released over 100 albums.

His first notable public appearance was in 1969 in the German TV show Zum Blauen Bock, after which he received his first publishing contract. He has played with several celebrities, including Prince Charles and Helmut Schmidt. One of his works is the FIFA Anthem, which was first played at the 1994 FIFA World Cup for the first time. It continues to be played at all FIFA-organized games and tournaments when the teams enter the stadium.

He lives in Heppenheim-Sonderbach, Hesse.

Right Here Waiting
Franz Lambert Lyrics

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Tage wie Blei
So ohne dich
Und ich halt's im Kopf nicht aus
Ich ruf dich an
Doch umsonst
Krieg den Schmerz aus mir nicht raus
Mit jeder Nacht wird's schlimmer
Dabei war's mal für immer

Egal wo du bist, du bist mir noch nah
Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da
Es ändert sich nicht
Auch wenn mein Herz bricht
Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da

Ich war mir sicher all die Zeit
Irgendwie geht das schon gut
Ich hör' dich lachen
Spür' dass ich wein'
Komm dir nicht mehr nah genug
Fühl' mich total daneben
Kann ohne dich nicht leben

Egal wo du bist, du bist mir noch nah
Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da
Es ändert sich nicht
Auch wenn mein Herz bricht
Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da

Ich kann nicht sagen wie's mit uns weitergeht
Auf falschem Weg noch umzukehren
Ist nie zu spät

Fühl' mich total daneben

Kann ohne dich nicht leben

Egal wo du bist, du bist mir noch nah
Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da
Es ändert sich nicht
Auch wenn mein Herz bricht
Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da

Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da

Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Right Here Waiting" by Franz Lambert are about a person who is missing their loved one and struggling to cope without them. The person is feeling weighed down by the days that go by without their partner, and they can't stop thinking about them. They try to call them, but it's no use - they can't rid themselves of the pain they feel. As each night passes, the pain only gets worse, and they realize that what they had with their partner - something they thought would last forever - is slipping away. Despite this, the person wants their partner to know that no matter where they are or what they're going through, they are still close to them and will always be there for them.

The song suggests that the person is trying their best to hold on to what was once a strong relationship with their partner, but they don't know how to move forward without them. They're torn between feeling like they can't live without their partner and wondering if they should try to move on. They reach out to their partner, hoping that they'll come back, but they're uncertain about what the future holds. At the same time, they reassure their partner that, even though they're hurting, they're still there for them and will always be there to offer support.

Overall, "Right Here Waiting" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the pain of a lost relationship and the desire to hold on to what was once strong. It's a reminder that even when things seem hopeless, there is always a glimmer of hope and a chance for things to get better.

Line by Line Meaning

Tage wie Blei
Days feel heavy

So ohne dich
So without you

Und ich halt's im Kopf nicht aus
And I can't stand it in my head

Ich ruf dich an
I call you

Doch umsonst
But it's in vain

Krieg den Schmerz aus mir nicht raus
Can't get this pain out of me

Mit jeder Nacht wird's schlimmer
It's getting worse with each night

Dabei war's mal für immer
It was supposed to be forever

Egal wo du bist, du bist mir noch nah
No matter where you are, you're still close to me

Wenn du mich brauchst bin ich für dich da
I'm here for you when you need me

Es ändert sich nicht
It doesn't change