Waitin
Kelela Lyrics
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Falling into each other
Falling into the sky
Falling into each other
Saw you then, it fucked me up
But I'm working out it's just my luck
Shoulda said can we go to bed (now you go)
And I wait, oh wait
And I wait for you to turn around
But I know you're right
We're never coming down
And I know you've thought about it
Though we've been miles away
If you ask me, I'll tell you it's happening
Damn, did we have a good time
Spinning around, we couldn't get up around
Damn, if we put up a fight
I'm trying to push it, don't lemme lose it now
Been waiting for today
But I don't know what to say
And you don't know you done it
But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on
Stop
Let me catch my breath
Realizing you ain't seen me yet
(It's not the same)
It's all I dreamed of (as before)
It came, it started
Just a little bit late
It's early morning now
Then we talk it out
It's hard to figure out
We're getting looks but they can say what they wanna say
If they ask me, I'll tell them either way
(Souls didn't know what to find)
Despite what you took, I miss what you gave
Will you stay now? (was spinning around then you turned it around)
'Cause winter's always warmer when you're round
Been waiting for today
But I don't know what to say
And you don't know you done it
But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on
Been waiting for today
But I don't know what to say
And you don't know you done it but I'm in my head
Even later on
Been waiting for today
But I don't know what to say
And you don't know you done it
But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on
Falling into the sky
Falling into each other
Falling into the sky
Falling into each other
In Kelela's song "Waitin," she is exploring the complicated emotions involved in a romantic relationship that has come to an end, but with a possibility of rekindling. She sings about feeling lost and confused, waiting for her lover to turn around and see her, but also having a sense of knowing that they may never come back together. The first two lines of the chorus, "Falling into the sky, falling into each other," symbolize the intense feeling of losing control and things falling apart, but still being deeply connected to the other person.
The lyrics describe a memory of a good time they spent together, but the relationship ended because they couldn't keep it up. The lines, "Damn, if we put up a fight, I'm trying to push it, don't lemme lose it now," suggest that Kelela is trying to hold onto the relationship, but is afraid of losing it completely.
In the bridge, Kelela reflects on the situation and realizes that she needs to take a step back and catch her breath. She also acknowledges the confusion of the situation and the difficulty of figuring it all out. Kelela ends the song with the repetition of the chorus, suggesting that even though the relationship may be over, they are still "falling into each other" and connected in some way.
Overall, "Waitin" is a powerful exploration of the complex emotions involved in a relationship that is ending but with the possibility of being rekindled.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling into the sky
Feeling a sense of weightlessness and being out of control due to overwhelming emotions
Falling into each other
Becoming extremely close and entangled with someone, emotionally and physically
Saw you then, it fucked me up
Suddenly encountering the person you're attracted to and feeling overwhelmed and disoriented
But I'm working out it's just my luck
Trying to make sense of the unexpected encounter and realizing that it's just a matter of chance
Shoulda said can we go to bed (now you go)
Regretting not expressing your desire to be physically intimate with the other person when you had the chance
Now we're back to where we started from
Realizing that the relationship has become stagnant and is not progressing
And I wait, oh wait
Hoping for a change in the situation, but feeling helpless and stuck
And I wait for you to turn around
Waiting for the other person to take the lead and make a move
But I know you're right
Acknowledging that the other person has a different perspective and may not feel the same way
We're never coming down
Feeling like the intense emotions and connection will always remain, even when reality sets in
And I know you've thought about it
Sensing that the other person has also considered the relationship and the possibility of being together
Though we've been miles away
Despite the physical distance between us, the emotional connection still remains
If you ask me, I'll tell you it's happening
Expressing confidence in the inevitability of the relationship progressing, if the other person is willing
Damn, did we have a good time
Recalling the happy memories and enjoyable experiences shared with the other person
Spinning around, we couldn't get up around
Feeling overwhelmed and dizzy from the intense emotions and connection with the other person
Damn, if we put up a fight
Reflecting on the challenges and obstacles faced in the relationship
I'm trying to push it, don't lemme lose it now
Making an effort to keep the relationship alive and not let it slip away
Been waiting for today
Eagerly anticipating a significant moment or change in the relationship
But I don't know what to say
Feeling at a loss for words or unsure how to express your feelings
And you don't know you done it
Not realizing the impact the other person has had on your life and emotions
But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on
Being consumed by thoughts and memories of the other person, even after time has passed
Stop
Taking a moment to pause and collect oneself
Let me catch my breath
Needing a moment to regain composure and process emotions
Realizing you ain't seen me yet
Not yet revealing the depth of your emotions and feelings for the other person
(It's not the same)
Acknowledging that the relationship has changed and the dynamic is different
It's all I dreamed of (as before)
Feeling like the relationship could still live up to your expectations and hopes
It came, it started
Recalling the beginning of the relationship and how it developed over time
Just a little bit late
Feeling like the relationship is progressing, but slightly behind schedule or not at the pace you hoped for
It's early morning now
Reflecting on the time and realizing how quickly it has passed
Then we talk it out
Communicating with the other person about the state of the relationship and how to move forward
It's hard to figure out
Acknowledging the difficulty and complexity of the situation
We're getting looks but they can say what they wanna say
Being judged by others for the relationship, but remaining confident in its validity and potential
If they ask me, I'll tell them either way
Being willing to share your feelings and perspective with others, regardless of their judgement
(Souls didn't know what to find)
Being uncertain or unsure of what the future holds for the relationship
Despite what you took, I miss what you gave
Feeling like the other person has taken something away, but still appreciating and missing the good parts of the relationship
Will you stay now?
Asking the other person to commit to the relationship and remain present
('Cause winter's always warmer when you're round)
Feeling comforted and supported by the other person's presence, even during difficult times
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kelela Mizanekristos, Dominic Mocky Salole, Dean Bein, Jack Louis Latham
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angelwhomst
Falling into the sky
Falling into each other
Falling into the sky
Falling into each other
Saw you then, it fucked me up
But I'm working out it's just my luck
Shoulda said can we go to bed (now you go)
Now we're back to where we started from
And I wait, oh wait
And I wait for you to turn around
But I know you're right
We're never coming down
And I know you've thought about it
Though we've been miles away
If you ask me, I'll tell you it's happening
Damn, did we have a good time
Spinning around, we couldn't get up around
Damn, if we put up a fight
I'm trying to push it, don't lemme lose it now
Been waiting for today
But I don't know what to say
And you don't know you done it
But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on
Stop
Let me catch my breath
Realizing you ain't seen me yet
(It's not the same)
It's all I dreamed of (as before)
It came, it started
Just a little bit late
It's early morning now
Then we talk it out
It's hard to figure out
We're getting looks but they can say what they wanna say
If they ask me, I'll tell them either way
Despite what you took, I miss what you gave
Will you stay now? (was spinning around then you turned it around)
'Cause winter's always warmer when you're round
Been waiting for today
But I don't know what to say
And you don't know you done it
But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on
Been waiting for today
But I don't know what to say
And you don't know you done it but I'm in my head
Even later on
Been waiting for today
But I don't know what to say
And you don't know you done it
But I'm in my head and I can't forget you later on
Falling into the sky
Falling into each other
Falling into the sky
Falling into each other
davidwave4
DAMN SHE SOUNDS BETTER THAN ON THE STUDIO VERSION! HOW?! She is so immensely talented.
Serch Ramos
i'd say that here you focus more in the voice than in the album version.
Pedro Bahia
Janet and Aaliyah vibes. She also mentioned Sade and Bjork as inspirations as well. She's the future of music. Black excellence ✨
Leon Davis
Man the very first time I heard her I said the exact same thing ! Aaliyah and Janet all day.... She’s one of the best I’ve ever heard.
infamousNfamous
Pedro Bahia it's cool that Bjork is one of her influences cuz apparently Bjork listens to her too lol she did a dj set with a kelela song in it
Onam Valenzo
Yes! That kind of vibe, fresh and very honest way to express the lyric. I like her a lot.
Hugo Delor
Also love the fact that she cited Amel Larrieux as an inspiration. Such a great, underestimated vocalist and musician !
Danielle Scruggs
You can really hear her jazz influences in this stripped down version. So lovely.
olivia aus10
What a smooth and clear voice
Reagan Spinelli
going thru a breakup as this album dropped.... forever grateful to you kelela