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Waitin' On The Day
John Mayer Lyrics


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Waiting on a day
Where my thoughts are my own
When this house is my home
And plans are made

When you'll be there for me baby
When you'll love me all the way
When you take my side in every little firefight
When you hang your things and stay
I'm waiting on a day

When my life on the run
Reaches out in the sun
And shows my age

I'm waiting on a day
When that voice comes to sing
It's not wrong what you did
For just a kiss

When you'll be there for me baby
When you'll love me all the way
When you take my side in every little firefight
When you hang your things and stay
I'm waiting on a day

Waiting on a day
When these words are in stone
When the kids are out grown
And we go dancing

Oh can you do it baby?
Can you love me all the way?
Will you tie me tight in little strands of paradise?
Will you walk with me before the morning fades?

I'm waiting in a day

Overall Meaning

In the song "Waitin' On The Day," John Mayer expresses his longing for a future time when he can settle down and call a place his true home. He says he is waiting for the day when his thoughts are his own and his plans are more stable. He yearns for a partner who will be by his side, even in the midst of "every little firefight." Mayer speaks about wanting to take the time to enjoy life in the warmth of the sun, disregarding the fact that it will also show his age. He wants a relationship that is built on solid ground, with a partner who can love him unconditionally.


The song appears to be both hopeful and reflective. It is clear that Mayer has experienced a lot of ups and downs in his life, as demonstrated by the lyrics “It's not wrong what you did, For just a kiss.” The overall tone of the song is one of trust and patience. Mayer believes that there will come a time when he will find the love and stability that he craves. He is simply waiting for that day to arrive.


Line by Line Meaning

Waiting on a day
I am longing for a moment when things will be perfect.


Where my thoughts are my own
I crave the freedom to think for myself.


When this house is my home
I desire to settle down in a place I can truly call mine.


And plans are made
I anticipate making concrete plans for my future.


When you'll be there for me baby
I dream of having a partner who will always support me.


When you'll love me all the way
I yearn for a love that is complete and enduring.


When you take my side in every little firefight
I hope for someone who will always take my side in disagreements.


When you hang your things and stay
I pray for a love that will stay with me through thick and thin.


When my life on the run
I am tired of constantly moving.


Reaches out in the sun
I long for a moment of peace and stability.


And shows my age
My past begins to catch up with me and I feel older.


When that voice comes to sing
I feel hopeful about the future.


It's not wrong what you did
I begin to understand and forgive past mistakes.


For just a kiss
A small gesture can have a big impact on our lives.


Waiting on a day
I am still holding out hope for that perfect moment.


When these words are in stone
I hope to one day achieve my dreams and have them set in stone.


When the kids are out grown
I imagine a future where my children have grown up and moved on to their own lives.


And we go dancing
I picture a moment of joy and celebration with loved ones.


Oh can you do it baby?
I wonder if my dreams will ever come true.


Can you love me all the way?
I question if anyone is capable of truly loving me forever.


Will you tie me tight in little strands of paradise?
I am searching for someone who will give me a taste of heaven.


Will you walk with me before the morning fades?
I don't want to miss out on any more opportunities for love and happiness.


I'm waiting on a day
I am patiently waiting for that one perfect moment.




Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER

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leny andrea ortuste landivar

Waiting on the day,
When my thoughts are my own.
When this house is my home,
And plans are made.
When you’ll be there for me baby.
When you’ll love me all the way.
When you’ll take my side in every little fire fight.
When you’ll hang your things and stay.

I’m waiting on the day.
When my life on the run
Bleaches out in the sun
And shows my age.
Waiting on the day,
When that voice comes to say
That it’s not wrong what you did for just a kid.

When you’ll be there for me baby.
When you’ll love me all the way.
When you’ll take my side in every little fire fight.
When you’ll hang your things and stay.

I’m waiting on the day,
Waiting on the day⟓,
When these words are in stone.
When the kids are all grown,
And we go dancing.
Oh, can you do it baby?
Can you love me all the way?
Will you tie me tight in little strands of paradise?
Will you walk with me before the morning fades?

I’m waiting on the day.
Waiting on the day.



Shin Tuấn Thành

Waiting on a day
Where my thoughts are my own
When this house is my home
And plans are made

When you'll be there for me baby
When you'll love me all the way
When you take my side in every little firefight
When you hang your things and stay
I'm waiting on a day

When my life on the run
Reaches out in the sun
And shows my age

I'm waiting on a day
When that voice comes to sing
It's not wrong what you did
For just a kiss

When you'll be there for me baby
When you'll love me all the way
When you take my side in every little firefight
When you hang your things and stay
I'm waiting on a day

Waiting on a day
When these words are in stone
When the kids are out grown
And we go dancing

Oh can you do it baby?
Can you love me all the way?
Will you tie me tight in little strands of paradise?
Will you walk with me before the morning fades?

I'm waiting in a day



Jano Ariagno

Estoy esperando el día
Cuando mis pensamientos son míos
Cuando esta casa es mi hogar
Y los planes están hechos

Cuando estés ahí para mí, nena
Cuando me amarás todo el camino
Cuando te pongo de mi lado en cada pequeño tiroteo
Cuando cuelgas tus cosas y te quedas

Estoy esperando el día
Cuando mi vida huyendo
Se blanquea al sol y
Muestra mi edad

Estoy esperando el día
Cuando esa voz venga a decir
Que no está mal lo que hiciste
Sólo para un niño

Cuando estés ahí para mí, nena
Cuando me amarás todo el camino
Cuando te pongo de mi lado en cada pequeño tiroteo
Cuando cuelgas tus cosas y te quedas

Estoy esperando el día

Esperando el día
Cuando estas palabras están en piedra
Cuando los niños son todos crecidos
Y vamos a bailar
¿Puedes hacerlo, nena?

¿Puedes amarme todo el camino?
¿Me atarás con pequeños mechones del paraíso?
¿Quieres caminar conmigo antes de que se desvanezca la mañana?

Estoy esperando el día



All comments from YouTube:

Son’s & Daughters

When these words are in stone, when the kids are all grown, and we go dancing" I love it, gets me every time

Anthony Martire

It is easily the best part of the song.

Christen Lucido

such an underrated john mayer song. LOVE IT

Jovi Barclay

Christen Lucido it really is cause I just found out about it today 😱 but it's such a good song 🤓😊

Rafat Mahmud

Idk why people don't like this album. Not every song has to be the same soul-bluesy kinda deal. Totally digging the chill vibe. It's not absolutely fantastic but it's pretty great. Especially Dear Marie/I'll be found/Badges and.... ( i forgot the name of this one ). Kudos to John for keeping it real.

Marilia Melo

I love it!

Angela Morgan

This song is everything right - lyrics, guitar, voice. Pure perfection.

ActionAimz

This is such a gorgeous song. I had it on repeat for hours the other day.

truthspeaks84

"Can you love me all the way..."

The feels, man... the feels.

8O8 G

truthspeaks84 i feel you my dude

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