Waiting For You
Isak Strand vs. TOE Lyrics
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At least a little bit less than I think I know now
And maybe we could have been different sorry
Maybe nothing can maybe nothing can
Now I'm waiting for you my love
Mrs K I cannot say how we turned out this way
And our puppy love was the greatest thing til' the bubble broke
I think of you sometime
Now I'm waiting for you my love
It's hard that it's hard to even say her name
Seems a long time ago long time ago I couldn't let go
The insanity grabbed a hold of me and almost didn't let go
Pretty close call
Now I'm waiting for you my love
In "Waiting For You," Isak Strand vs. TOE express regret and a desire to reconcile with lost loves. The first verse addresses Mary, apologizing for not knowing what he knows now, and expressing the possibility that they could have been different. The second verse addresses Mrs. K, acknowledging that he cannot explain how they turned out the way they did, and reminiscing on their past puppy love. The chorus repeats that the singer is waiting for their love, expressing a longing to reconnect despite the difficulties they faced in the past.
The lyrics tap into the universal experience of reconciling with past relationships and the "what ifs" that come with hindsight. Even when we have moved on, there may be a lingering desire to make amends with people who were once important to us. In the case of the song, the singer is unsure if anything can change, but expresses a hopefulness in waiting for their love. The mention of "insanity" in the third verse suggests that the singer may have struggled with mental health issues during the relationship, which adds another layer to the emotions being expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry Mary I didn't know
I apologize, Mary, for being ignorant about something.
At least a little bit less than I think I know now
I now realize that my prior knowledge was overestimated and only partial.
And maybe we could have been different sorry
Perhaps, we could have had a different outcome, leading me to apologize.
Maybe nothing can maybe nothing can
Maybe nothing was meant to be and no change could have happened.
Now I'm waiting for you my love
Currently, I am anticipating the return of someone I value greatly - my love.
Mrs K I cannot say how we turned out this way
Madam K, it's difficult for me to comprehend how we ended up in this position.
I think of you sometime
Occasionally, thoughts of you come to my mind.
And our puppy love was the greatest thing til' the bubble broke
Our initial and innocent love was wonderful, but it did not last forever.
Now I'm waiting for you my love
Once again, I await your return, my love.
It's hard that it's hard to even say her name
Mentioning her name is difficult to bear.
Seems a long time ago long time ago I couldn't let go
It feels like it's been a while since I could not disconnect myself from her.
The insanity grabbed a hold of me and almost didn't let go
A sort of mental illness took over me, and it was a daunting struggle to regain control.
Pretty close call
It was a near miss, thankfully.
Now I'm waiting for you my love
Once more, I wait patiently for you, my love.
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@WhiteRussianDolls
Så oerhört fin och välgjord låt! <3
@MsnLiverpoolFC
Denne sang er virkelig undervurderet! Nøøøøhj - alt for fed!
@jockelilla
Grymt Isak, du är extremt bra och närvarande live Isak, grym röst och har en känsla på guran av världsklass... goosebumps all over...tack för att du kom till skottvång igår så vi fick lära känna dig...och åter tack för skivan! Känns väldigt rätt att spela waiting for you my love på vårt bröllop :) du kanske kan komma ner till italien med ballroom band killarna om vi ordnar allt?! det blir om ett år cirka :)