Wait for You
Go Periscope Lyrics
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I wag my tail until the rooftops disappear
Under the sound of stars that fish for dreams that never come
But like the rain they start to heal
I don't want to wait
I don't want to miss you
I don't want to wait
Want a way
Want a way
Want a way
Want a way to get away but
But I wait
But I wait
But I wait
But I wait for you
Got a way
Got a way
Got a way
Got a way
Got a wait to get away but
I don't want to wait
I don't want to go, no
Okay now hear me when I say
I'm leaving winter for the spring
Can't feel the heat now on my skin
And then it stops just long enough
To shake my fist into the sun
Get back to doing what I've done
I don't want to wait
I don't want to miss you
I don't want to wait
I don't want to go Want a way
Want a way
Want a way
Want a way
Want a way to get away but
But I wait
But I wait
But I wait
But I wait for you
Got a way
Got a way
Got a way
Got a way
Got a wait to get away but
I don't want to wait
I don't want to go, no
I wake in the morning
Wake in the morning
Get on my feet
Savor the moment
Savor the moment
It's bittersweet, I
I want to feel the sun
I put my Ray-Bans on, yeah
I'm waiting for someone
Someone who'll never come, no
Want a way
Want a way
Want a way
Want a way
Want a way to get away but
But I wait
But I wait
But I wait
But I wait for you
Got a way
Got a way
Got a way
Got a way
Got a wait to get away but
I don't want to wait
I don't want to go, No
The lyrics to Go Periscope's "Wait for You" express a feeling of longing and waiting for someone who may never come. The opening lines describe a picturesque scene of flannel covered trees and wandering under the stars, but also reinforce the sense of waiting as dreams that never come. The singer doesn't want to wait or miss this person, yet they can't seem to break free from waiting for them. The verses build up to the chorus, which repeats the same lines of wanting a way to get away but still waiting for this person.
The chorus is a mix of conflicting feelings, with the singer wanting to get away and not wait anymore, but still holding onto hope for this person to arrive. The bridge brings a new perspective, as the singer decides to leave winter for spring and shake their fist at the sun. It's a moment of defiance in the face of waiting, yet also a realization that they must go back to what they've done before. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer waking up in the morning and savoring the moment that's both sweet and bitter. They put on their Ray-Bans and wait for someone who will never come, still wanting a way to get away but ultimately still waiting.
Overall, "Wait for You" is a beautifully-crafted song that captures the complex emotions of waiting and longing for someone. It's a universal feeling that many listeners can relate to, and the imagery and metaphors used by Go Periscope make the song resonate even more deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Over the hill of flannel covered trees
I am journeying through a forest of trees covered with flannel and heading towards a hill.
I wag my tail until the rooftops disappear
I am filled with excitement and anticipation as I move forward, looking towards the horizon where the buildings slowly disappear.
Under the sound of stars that fish for dreams that never come
As I continue my journey, I hear the peaceful sounds of the stars above, which seem to be searching for dreams that never seem to materialize into existence.
But like the rain they start to heal
Despite the lack of success, these dreams and hopes are like raindrops that start to wash away any pain and help me recover and become stronger.
I don't want to wait
I do not want to spend any longer time waiting.
I don't want to miss you
I do not want to miss or lose the person I care for.
I don't want to go Want a way
I am not willing to leave just yet, and I'm looking for a way to stay with them.
I wake in the morning Wake in the morning Get on my feet
I am waking up every day, getting up and starting my activities for the day.
Savor the moment Savor the moment It's bittersweet
As I go along with my life, I am trying to enjoy each moment as much as I can, but there is a mix of sweetness and bitterness to it.
I want to feel the sun I put my Ray-Bans on, yeah
I want to feel the warmth of the sun and protect my eyes by putting my sunglasses on.
I'm waiting for someone Someone who'll never come, no
However, in the back of my mind, I am still waiting for someone who I know will never come to be with me and share this journey.
Contributed by Harper Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@foxyffa5039
"..I wag my tail until the rooftops disappear.."
:D New favorite song!
@goperiscope
Foxz SD (Mig) thank you!
@rossjames8839
Very professional and beautiful piece, I'm surprised it's so obscure.
@goperiscope
Thanks, glad you like it.
@ThatFuckinGame
This song comforts me, I discovered it back when I was in some very dark and sick times and it helped me to cope with it. I feel always better listening to it even now that I´m way better in life.
@whaled-buffalo9640
Ahhhh how did I make it this far without hearing your songs?? Amazing. New fan, and shared it to everyone I know because you deserve wayyy more recognition!
@ericdean5911
Favorite song.
@campsterman2010
You two make such great music. Great duo. Can't wait for the next album.
@TheSnnigcircles
You guys have done it again. You guys just really need to get your music out there. Do everything.
@htku
I love this song