Waiting in Vain
Jay Sean Lyrics


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From the very first time I rest my eyes on
You boy
My heart said follow through
But I know now that I'm way down on your
Line
But the waiting feeling's fine So don't treat me like a puppet on a string
Cause I know how to do my thing
Don't talk to me as if you think I'm dumb
I wanna know when your gonna come
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love
I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for
Your love
Summer is here, I'm still waiting there
Winter is here and I'm still waiting there
Like I said
It's been three years since I've been knocking
At your door And I still can knock some more
Ooh boy, ooh boy
Is it crazy love?
For I do knock some more
You see in life I know [ From:
] There's lots of grief
But your love is my relief, yeah
Tears in my eyes burn
Tears in my eyes burn
While I'm waiting, while I'm waiting for my
Turn, oh I don't want to wait in vain for your love
I don't want to wait in vain for your love
I don't want to wait in vain for your love
I don't want to wait in vain for your love
You know I
You know I I don't wanna wait in vain
No no no I you know I
I don't wanna wait in vain
It's your love that I'm waiting oh
It's my love that your running from
It's your love that I'm waiting oh It's my love that your running from
I don't want to wait in vain for your love
I don't want to wait in vain for your love




I don't want to wait in vain for your love
I don't want to wait in vain for your love

Overall Meaning

In "Waiting in Vain," Jay Sean sings about a love interest who he's been waiting for, and how he feels like he's being strung along. The song begins with the singer expressing how from the first time he laid eyes on this person, he knew he had to pursue them. However, he's come to the realization that he's way down on their list of priorities, despite how much he's put into their relationship. Still, despite this feeling of waiting in vain, the singer is willing to continue waiting because being close to this person is worth the wait.


The rest of the song continues to address the subject with a mix of frustration and hope. The singer pleads with this person to treat him with respect and to communicate their feelings honestly. He's tired of waiting but willing to keep holding out as long as it takes. Toward the end, the lyrics reveal that the singer thinks their love interest is running from his love, which might explain why it's taken so long for them to get together. Overall, the song is about an unrequited love situation and the hope that the waiting is for a good reason.


Line by Line Meaning

From the very first time I rest my eyes on You boy My heart said follow through
Since I first saw you, my heart told me to pursue you


But I know now that I'm way down on your Line But the waiting feeling's fine
I realize that I am not a priority to you, but I am willing to wait for you


So don't treat me like a puppet on a string Cause I know how to do my thing
Don't manipulate or control me, I am an independent person


Don't talk to me as if you think I'm dumb I wanna know when your gonna come
Don't underestimate my intelligence, I want to know when you will commit to me


I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for your love I don't wanna wait in vain for Your love
I do not want to continue enduring the pain of waiting for your love


Summer is here, I'm still waiting there Winter is here and I'm still waiting there Like I said
I have been waiting for you for a long time, regardless of the season


It's been three years since I've been knocking At your door And I still can knock some more
I have been trying to get your attention for three years now, and I am still persistent


Ooh boy, ooh boy Is it crazy love? For I do knock some more
I am questioning if what I feel for you is irrational, but I cannot help but keep trying to be with you


You see in life I know [ From: ] There's lots of grief But your love is my relief, yeah
Life can be difficult, but your love brings me comfort and happiness


Tears in my eyes burn Tears in my eyes burn While I'm waiting, while I'm waiting for my Turn, oh
As I wait for you, my eyes fill with tears and it hurts me


It's your love that I'm waiting oh It's my love that your running from It's your love that I'm waiting oh It's my love that your running from
I am waiting for your love, but it seems like you are avoiding mine


You know I You know I I don't wanna wait in vain No no no I you know I I don't wanna wait in vain
I do not want to continue to wait for you without any reciprocation




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