Jay Ghartey was born in the U.S. and moved to Accra with his family at the age of 9. It was in Accra that his grandmother, a famous Ghanaian singer in her time, taught him the importance of bringing his passion through in his voice. He began performing at the age of 10, originally as a rapper. He formed a group called Chief G and the Tribe, which included current stars Kwaku T and Abeeku, along with his brothers as its members. At their peak they performed on some of the biggest stages in Accra, and were one of the first rap groups in Ghana. After leaving Ghana to finish his high School in the U.S., Jay settled in NY, where he honed his skills as a vocalist. Jay writes, arranges and produces almost all of his own music with his brother and business partner Joe.
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646-515-9726
Waiting For You
Jay Ghartey Lyrics
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And I pretend you got lost in time
Pretend that you got caught up while along the way
When you coming round, yo I just cant say
Spending my days waiting for you
Spending my days waiting for you
Spending my days waiting for you
Spending my days waiting for you
And I pretend you got lost in time
Pretend that you got caught up while along the way
When you coming round yo i just cant say
Is it really real, when I feel that I
Saw the times when you would try
And wonder why i never came for you
but changing times i just cant do
Spending my days waiting for you
Spending my days waiting for you
Spending my days waiting for you
Spending my days waiting for you
In Jay Ghartey's song, "Waiting For You," the lyrics speak of the longing and waiting for someone who may never return. The singer is drinking wine and pretending that the person he is waiting for simply got lost in time, and he hopes that they got caught up on the way to him. The repetition of the phrase "Spending my days waiting for you" emphasizes the depth of his commitment to this person and the despair he feels in their absence.
As the song progresses, the singer begins to question whether the love he feels is real or not. He reminisces about the times when they were together and wonders why he never went after them. However, he realizes that times have changed, and he cannot change the past, so he is left waiting for someone who may never come back to him.
Overall, "Waiting For You" speaks to the universal experience of waiting and longing for someone who may not be coming back, the futility of trying to hold on to someone who has gone, and the difficulty of letting go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
And so I lay back and I take some wine
I slowly sip my wine and let my mind wander
And I pretend you got lost in time
I imagine that you got caught in a moment and couldn't get out
Pretend that you got caught up while along the way
I try to believe that you got distracted on your way to me
When you coming round, yo I just cant say
I don't know when you'll be back, and it's driving me crazy
Spending my days waiting for you
I want to be with you so badly that I'm willing to wait every single day
Is it really real, when I feel that I
I wonder if it's true love when I feel such intense emotions for you
Saw the times when you would try
I remember the moments when you put in effort to make us work
And wonder why i never came for you
I regret not being there for you when you needed me
but changing times i just cant do
I can't change the past, but I want to make things right in the future
Spending my days waiting for you
I'll be waiting for you for as long as it takes
Spending my days waiting for you
The wait is agonizing, but I don't want to give up on us
Spending my days waiting for you
I don't know what else to do but wait for you to come back to me
Spending my days waiting for you
I'll be here, waiting patiently for you to return
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laurie Loveslife
I really love your music!!! Sending love from the USA / Texas!!!
Charles Attah
i watch this video anytime i miss my late Mum. may her soul rest in peace.
Desmond Kwafo
A decade now and it’s still sound like yesterday
digore17
Another perfect track Jay! :)
Jalud Seidu Tonzua
So so underrated
Who's listening 🎧 to this cool piece in 2022 😊
Domfe Adusei
Still Classic
Ana Santez
To have lost because of car accidents is aweful feeling but thanx for this song.
Ennadi
Listening in 2021 ❤️
Nostalgic 💯
Natture Official
This is my inspiration ryt here
Edu Blaktone
Bros why this sad song. it's a good song tho...but it makes me very sad. I can feel the emotions...very genuine and unique