Wait For It
H.E.R Lyrics
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He keep callin'
I wanna pick it up, but I keep stallin'
I feel some typa way
It's late at night, and babe
I ain't get dressed for nothin'
I ain't put on this dress for nothin'
So I'm comin', baby
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, yeah
I'ma need for you to wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, uh
Baby can you wait for it, wait for it, wait for it? Uh
Baby can you wait for it? Wait for it, uh
Can you?
Yeah, uh, I know you on the way, but now I want it, uh
I can't take it
I'm really tryna chill, but I'm impatient
Stay on my mind
Can't sleep at night
And I ain't get dressed for nothin'
I ain't put on this dress for nothin'
I know you're comin'
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, yeah
I'ma need for you to wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, uh
Baby can you wait for it, wait for it, wait for it? Uh
Baby can you wait for it? Wait for it, uh
Can you?
Yeah, uh
In H.E.R's song "Wait For It," the verses are a representation of the common feelings and thoughts that individuals have in long-distance relationships. The opening line, "Uber on the way, my phone is chargin', he keep callin'," suggest both excitement and anticipation towards a lover's arrival. Even though she desires picking up the call, she decides not to, indicating hesitation and perhaps even playing "hard to get." She mentions how late it is at night, and questions what she got dressed for, only to reassure her lover, "So I'm comin', baby."
The chorus expresses the idea of waiting for the best things to happen, with lines such as "Wait for it" and "I'ma need for you to wait for it," telling the listener to have patience and wait for the right time. H.E.R knows that her lover is on the way, but her impatience gets the better of her as she emphasizes, "Yeah, uh, I know you on the way, but now I want it." She can't help but think about the person she loves, even when she should be sleeping, "Can't sleep at night." But eventually, after expressing herself, the chorus returns to the idea of waiting, "Baby, can you wait for it?"
Overall, "Wait For It" is a song about love and patience, and the bittersweet feeling of anticipation in a long-distance relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Uber on the way, my phone is chargin'
I have requested an Uber and my phone is charging.
He keep callin'
He keeps calling me, but I am not answering.
I wanna pick it up, but I keep stallin'
I am hesitant to answer the call, even though I want to.
I feel some typa way
I am feeling a certain kind of emotion, but I cannot explain it.
It's late at night, and babe
It is late at night and I am addressing my significant other affectionately.
I ain't get dressed for nothin'
I went through the effort of getting dressed for a specific purpose.
I ain't put on this dress for nothin'
I did not put on this dress just to stay at home.
So I'm comin', baby
I am on my way to meet my significant other.
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, yeah
I need my significant other to have patience and wait for me.
I'ma need for you to wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, uh
I am insisting that my significant other waits for me.
Baby can you wait for it, wait for it, wait for it? Uh
I am asking my significant other to have patience and wait for me.
Baby can you wait for it? Wait for it, uh
I am repeating my request for patience from my significant other.
Can you?
Can you please wait for me?
Yeah, uh, I know you on the way, but now I want it, uh
I acknowledge that my significant other is on their way, but I am now feeling impatient.
I can't take it
I cannot handle the anticipation any longer.
I'm really tryna chill, but I'm impatient
I am trying to relax and be patient, but I cannot.
Stay on my mind
You are constantly on my mind.
Can't sleep at night
I am having trouble sleeping because I am thinking about my significant other.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Harris, Natalie Stewart, Marsha Ambrosius, Darhyl Camper, Gabi Wilson, Hue Strohter, Gabriella Wilson, Hue Wayne Strother
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chae monroe
Verse 1)
Uber on the way, my phone is charging
He keep calling
I wanna pick it up, but I keep stalling
I feel some type of way
Itβs late at night, and babe
I ainβt get dressed for nothing
I ainβt put on this dress for nothing
So Iβm coming, baby
(Chorus)
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, yeah
Iβma need for you to wait for it, wait for it, wait for it
Baby can you wait for it, wait for it, wait for it?
Baby can you wait for it? Wait for it
Can you?
(Verse 2)
Yeah, I know you on the way, but now I want it
I canβt take it
Iβm merely tryna chill, but Iβm impatient
Stay on my mind
Canβt sleep at night
And I ainβt get dressed for nothing
I ainβt put on this dress for nothing
I know youβre coming
(Chorus)
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it, yeah
Iβma need for you to wait for it, wait for it, wait for it
Baby can you wait for it, wait for it, wait for it?
Baby can you wait for it? Wait for it
Can you?
Jessica Williams
One of my favorite songs of hers. I love this song so much, I feel that itβs one of her greatest songs. Happy 26th Birthday to H.E.R.! β€π₯³ππ6/27/2023
Kiyah Lanae Rincon
wtf this girl is fucking amazing every song by H.E.R is vibes.πΆπ
Velvette Scott
Kiyah Lanae Rincon fr πβπ
Sabrina Smith
Kiyah Lanae Rincon agreed
Sophia
Her music is like no other β€οΈ thank you H.E.R.
Katelynn Stan
I listen to the whole playlist every single day. I'm obsessed.
Libra Lady02
ME TOO!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!
Denise Wright
Heck, me too. I love Gabi Wilson's voice. I saw her perform when she was young. I am going to get both albums on ITunes
JustaSoulchild
Denise Wright did you see her sing A Song For You? OMG π² I was blown away. When I heard about H.E.R. and figured out it was the same girl π©ππ½. This girl can sing her ass off!
carla j.S.
Katelynn Stan me too