Wait
John Lennon / Paul McCartney Lyrics

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Please don't ask me why
But true as the sky
Everyone is born to die
So take your time but don't take mine
Lose yourself but don't lose your mind

Somewhere out there in between
The moon and the sea

I'll be waiting for you my dear
Just wait and see

You can't regret what you forget
If only you could forget it
But it takes time and plenty of wine
The weight of the world there in your eyes

And nothing good will ever come to you unless you try try try
You find yourself in trouble if you cannot tell a lie
It's easy as pie

Somewhere out there in between
The moon and the sea
I'll be waiting for you my dear
Just wait and see

Somewhere out there in between
The moon and the sea

I'll be waiting for you my dear
Just wait and see

Overall Meaning

In John Lennon and Paul McCartney's song Wait, there is a deeply existential tone. The lyrics encourage the listener to think about the inevitability of death with the line "everyone is born to die." The singer advises the listener to take their time but not take away from the precious moments of others, and to get lost without losing their mind. The refrain "somewhere out there in between the moon and the sea, I'll be waiting for you my dear, just wait and see" adds a spiritual and romantic dimension to the song, which is otherwise quite contemplative.

The lyrics suggest that even though death is inevitable, we can still find love and peace amidst the tumult of life. The line "nothing good will ever come to you unless you try, try, try" contains a message relating to optimism and perseverance. Even when facing difficult obstacles or challenges, trying our best is what ultimately leads to success. To forget our troubles may be temporary alleviation, but it takes time and patience to let go of what weighs us down.

Line by Line Meaning

Please don't ask me why
Don't ask me to explain the inevitability of death

But true as the sky
Death is as certain as the sky being blue

Everyone is born to die
Death is a natural part of life

So take your time but don't take mine
Don't waste my time, but live life to the fullest

Lose yourself but don't lose your mind
Take risks, but don't lose your sanity

Somewhere out there in between
In the vast expanse of life

The moon and the sea
In the beauty of nature

I'll be waiting for you my dear
I'll always be here for you

Just wait and see
Trust and have faith in our future together

You can't regret what you forget
If you forget something, you can't regret it

If only you could forget it
Forgetting is not always possible