Waiting For You
Garrido & Skehan Feat Erin Lyrics

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You can't be trying now to tell me that you thought about it
I can't pretend it wasn't obvious
So involved with what you're going through but I don't doubt that
When all is done you'll find that it was enough for you
Enough for you

Can't change the way things are you said
Things are the way they are you get used to it

But when you're way down and you've got no one
It's just a whole lot of hurting
You've got a real chance if you make up your mind to take a stand

You just go out and you pretend that there's been nothing happening
You face a crisis like it's all your own
You feel confused and so abandoned, threatened and degraded
Well isn't that? Isn't it? Wasn't that enough for you?
Enough for you?

Can't change the way things are you said
Things are the way they are you get used to it
But when you're way down and you've got no one
It's just a whole lot of hurting
You've got a real chance if you make up your mind to take a stand

Well you used to believe that someday it would all work itself out
When you're young and naïve there's no time, there's no place, there's no room for doubt
When you look behind all you find are the results of your mistakes
And very clear is the fear that you're never ever going to get away

Take the pressure and the pain and sorrow and the anger
Somehow you manage to survive
You keep yourself in check but now I see you need the distance
To get you through
Isn't it? Wasn't that enough for you, enough for you?

Can't change the way things are you said
Things are the way they are you get used to it
But when you're way down and you've got no one
It's just a whole lot of hurting
You've got a real chance if you make up your mind to take a stand

Can't change the way things are you said

Can't change the way things are you said
Can't change the way things are you said

Overall Meaning

The song "Waiting For You" by Garrido & Skehan Feat Erin is a poignant reflection on the struggles and challenges of life. The lyrics are primarily about the difficulties that arise when we're faced with overwhelming circumstances, and the choices we make in response to them. The singer is trying to get the listener to open up and confront their problems head-on, encouraging them to take a stand and decide what they want from life.

The opening lines suggest that the listener has been avoiding the truth and denying their feelings about a particular situation. The singer implores them to face up to it, acknowledging that it's been obvious all along. They acknowledge the listener's pain and the struggles they're going through, but encourage them to keep going, assuring them that they'll find what they're looking for in the end. The repeated refrain of "enough for you" suggests that the listener needs to decide what is truly important to them and take action to achieve it.

The second verse continues this theme, emphasizing the importance of taking a stand and not giving up when things get difficult. The singer tells the listener that they can't change the way things are, but they can learn to live with them and overcome them. The bridge offers a ray of hope, suggesting that even though life can be full of pain and struggle, we can still find a way to survive and thrive.

Overall, "Waiting For You" is a powerful and insightful song that offers a message of hope and encouragement to anyone who's facing challenges in their life.

Line by Line Meaning

You can't be trying now to tell me that you thought about it
You can't convince me that you didn't know what was going on

I can't pretend it wasn't obvious
I can't ignore the fact that it was clear to see

So involved with what you're going through but I don't doubt that
I know you're dealing with a lot, but I have faith in you

When all is done you'll find that it was enough for you
In the end, you'll realize that what you had was sufficient

Enough for you
You had what you needed

Can't change the way things are you said
You've accepted that things are the way they are

Things are the way they are you get used to it
You've learned to adapt to the way things are

But when you're way down and you've got no one
When you're feeling low and alone

It's just a whole lot of hurting
It's a painful experience

You've got a real chance if you make up your mind to take a stand
If you decide to stand up for yourself, you can make a change

You just go out and you pretend that there's been nothing happening
You try to ignore the situation and act like everything's normal

You face a crisis like it's all your own
You deal with a crisis on your own

You feel confused and so abandoned, threatened and degraded
You're confused and scared, and you feel like you're alone and worthless

Well isn't that? Isn't it? Wasn't that enough for you?
Wasn't that experience traumatic enough for you?

Well you used to believe that someday it would all work itself out
You used to have hope for the future

When you're young and naïve there's no time, there's no place, there's no room for doubt
When you're young, you don't have the luxury of doubting yourself

When you look behind all you find are the results of your mistakes
When you reflect on the past, all you see are the consequences of your actions

And very clear is the fear that you're never ever going to get away
You're afraid that you'll never escape your past mistakes

Take the pressure and the pain and sorrow and the anger
Deal with the stress, sadness, and anger head-on

Somehow you manage to survive
Despite everything, you've been able to keep going

You keep yourself in check but now I see you need the distance
You usually hold yourself together, but now you need some space

To get you through
To help you cope

Can't change the way things are you said
You're resigned to the fact that things can't be changed

Can't change the way things are you said
You've accepted that things won't change

Can't change the way things are you said
You've come to terms with the way things are

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kenneth Hebert Jr.

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