Active as a composer for concert and stage, Jeff was selected for American Opera Projects’ Composers and the Voice Series where he was awarded the Tobias Picker Chair, entailing a mentorship with the celebrated composer. Jeff is also active as an orchestrator and arranger with credits including Angelo Badalamenti, Lady Gaga, Lucia Micarelli (HBO’s Treme), and numerous films.
From 2001-2004 Jeff worked as an assistant to Academy Award® winning composer Howard Shore on such projects as Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and Martin Scorsese’s The Gangs of New York. In the years prior, Jeff worked as an assistant to legendary jazz composer/producer/arranger Gil Goldstein working on projects for artists such as Pat Metheny and Roy Hargrove. 1998 marked the beginning of Jeff’s film and music career working as a composer and producer at the New York music house Ruggieri Music where he also worked with composer Robert Ruggieri on his scores for A Hymn For Alvin Ailey (ballet and film) and Double Exposure (ballet) for The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.
Wait
Jeff Grace Lyrics
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Cuse I must know the reason why we say goodbye
Wait just a moment and tell me why
Cause I can show you lovin that you won't deny
Wait and show your lovin like it was before
Cause I won't let that feelin walk out through the door
I said wait just a moment and try once more
So if you go away I know that I will follow
Cause there's a place inside my hear that tells me
hold out, hold out, hold out
Wait-wait
I never had a chance to love you
wait-wait
if only our love could show you
wait-wait
I never want to be without you
wait-wait
no I never had a chance to love you
now I only want to say I love you one more time
Wait-wait
I never had a chance to love you
wait-wait
if only our love could show you
wait-wait
I never want to be without you
wait-wait
no I never had a chance to love you
now I only want to say I love you
one more time
wait...
The lyrics to Jeff Grace's song "Wait" are a plea for a second chance at love. The singer is begging their lover to pause before giving up on their relationship and to explain the reason for the impending breakup. They believe that they can offer a love that their lover cannot deny, and they are desperate to hold onto the connection they once had. The singer is afraid of losing their lover and is willing to follow them wherever they go if necessary. The repeated refrain of "wait" is a reminder that they have not had the chance to love their partner fully and that they still have so much to give.
These lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced a failed relationship and wishes they could go back in time and try again. The song captures the intense emotions of heartbreak and desperation, as well as the hope that it might be possible to repair the damage that has been done. The repeated use of the word "wait" adds a sense of urgency to the song and emphasizes the idea that it's not too late to save the love between the two people.
In conclusion, "Wait" by Jeff Grace is a powerful ballad about the desire to save a failing relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and vulnerability, as well as hope for a second chance at love. The song is a reminder that sometimes it's worth fighting for the ones we love, even when it feels like all hope is lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait, just a moment before our love will die
Please pause for a moment before we end our relationship
Cuse I must know the reason why we say goodbye
Because I need to understand why we are ending our relationship
Wait just a moment and tell me why
Please wait for a moment and explain the reason for ending our relationship
Cause I can show you lovin that you won't deny
Because I can give you love that you will not reject
Wait and show your lovin like it was before
Wait a moment and show me love like you did before
Cause I won't let that feelin walk out through the door
Because I won't let our love disappear like that
I said wait just a moment and try once more
I am asking you to wait and give our love another chance
Cause babe I need to hold you like I did before
Because I want to hold you like I used to
So if you go away I know that I will follow
If you decide to leave, I will follow you
Cause there's a place inside my hear that tells me hold out, hold out, hold out
Because there is something in my heart that tells me to keep fighting for our love
Wait-wait I never had a chance to love you
I never had the opportunity to truly love you
if only our love could show you wait-wait
If only our love could prove to you
I never want to be without you wait-wait
I never want to be without you
no I never had a chance to love you
I never had the opportunity to truly love you
now I only want to say I love you one more time
Now, I just want to express my love to you one last time
wait...
Please wait for a moment
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Written by: Mike Tramp, Vito Bratta
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@daisyalberto994
[Verse 1]
There's the moon asking to stay
Long enough for the clouds to fly me away
Well it's my time coming, I'm not afraid, afraid to die
My fading voice sings of love
But she cries to the clicking of time, oh, time
[Chorus]
Wait in the fire, wait in the fire
Wait in the fire, wait in the fire
[Verse 2]
And she weeps on my arm
Walking to the bright lights in sorrow
Oh drink a bit of wine we both might go tomorrow, oh my love
And the rain is falling and I believe my time has come
It reminds me of the pain I might leave, leave behind
[Chorus]
Wait in the fire, wait in the fire
Wait in the fire, wait in the fire
[Bridge]
(It reminds me of the pain)
I might leave, leave behind
And I feel them drown my name
So easy to know and forget with this kiss
I'm not afraid to go but it goes so slow
[Chorus]
Wait in the fire, wait in the fire, oh oh yea oh oh oh yeah unh
Wait, wait, wait in the fire, wait in the fire
Wait in the fire, wait ah uh unh ah
@Singyourstyle
There's the moon asking to stay
Long enough for the clouds to fly me away
Oh, it's my time coming,
I'm not afraid
Afraid to die
My fading voice sings of love,
But she cries to the clicking of time.
Of time
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
The fire.
And she weeps on my arm
Walking to the bright lights in sorrow
Oh drink a bit of wine
We both might go tomorrow
Oh my love
And the rain is falling,
I believe my time has come
It reminds me of the pain
I might leave
Leave behind
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
The fire.
It reminds me of the pain
I might leave
Leave behind
And I feel them drown my name
So easy to know and forget with this kiss
I'm not afraid to go but it goes so slow
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
Wait in the fire.
@miracleofsound
Good lord that voice. So jealous. An instrument of the gods.
@FaezanZakaria
hey, fancy seeing you here. big fan. :D
@djspacebard
Don't you worry man, your still brill in my book Gav :)
@miracleofsound
Faezan Zakaria Any fan of Jeff is a friend of mine :)
@crabwilde
miracleofsound You must have a lot of friends.
@DozifJuggles
Hey man I love you theme song for the co-optional podcast and all your gaming music stuff <3
@ValhallaRaven
Today is the 25th Anniversary of Jeff’s passing. Rest In Peace to a man who was years ahead of his time, but taken far too soon.
@VerdeletVIII
To this day he’s still ahead.
@dylnjshua4256
Look at the banner
@rhianajackson8186
Thank you ValhallaRaven.. I knew it was close cause every year between June 22-July 22 one his songs come to me be it in my head, or in a shop. Then I have a Jeff binge every year for the last 12-14 years. Now I get why. And this song, ❤️ espesh how he passed. The lyrics are so him all the way. He knew when his tune was coming and did amazing work leading up to it. Bless his Angel voice 🙏🏾❤️✊🏽