Don't Wait
Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC's Lyrics
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Till it's too late
Before you pray
Ummmhmmmm
Say it again y′all (Lee)
Don't you waittttt
Till it's too late
Before you pray Ummmmhmmmmm
(Lee)
Sinner boy and simmer girl you you
You better make peach with your maker
One of these days one of these old
Days you sure gotta meet you undertaker
So don′t you wait till it′s too late
Before you pray
Ummmmhmmmmm
Don't beeee like the rich man tell me
Lazeahr laid there and kept beggingon begging
Tell me when that rich man died he lifted up his eyes
You know what,
That when he prayed but don′t you know he's prayer was too late
That′s why I like to take time out to
Tel you Don't you wait till it′s to late
Before you pray
Ummmmhmmmmm
Don't wait till they roll you down the aisle
Well it's too late
It′s too lateb
When you tongue been glued to the rooft of you mouth
And you heart don′t stopped Beating pumping blood from vain to another
Well it's to late
Somebody don′t looked down on you
And called you name but you didn't answe
It′s too late
Don't let it
It′s too late
Don't let it
Don't let it be a little too late before you pray
Umhm
The song, "Don't Wait" by Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's, is a gospel song that urges the listener to not wait until it's too late to pray. The repetition of "Don't you wait till it's too late before you pray" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of prayer and the immediacy of its necessity. The lyrics also warn against the dangers of waiting, such as missing the chance to reconcile with one's maker, and references the story of the rich man and Lazarus from the Bible to illustrate this point. Ultimately, the song serves as a plea to listeners to act now and turn to prayer before it's too late.
The lyrics' message against waiting and the focus on prayer is a common theme in gospel music. However, Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's' use of the story of the rich man and Lazarus is a unique touch that adds a powerful emotional and spiritual impact to the song. The urgency and conviction in Lee Williams' voice further add to the song's gravity, as the listener feels the weight of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you waittttt
Do not delay
Till it's too late
Until the opportunity is lost forever
Before you pray
Before you speak to God
Ummmhmmmm
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Say it again y′all (Lee)
Encouraging repetition
Sinner boy and simmer girl you you
Addressing sinners
You better make peach with your maker
You should reconcile with God
One of these days one of these old
In the future
Days you sure gotta meet you undertaker
You will meet the one who prepares dead bodies for burial
So don′t you wait till it′s too late
Do not delay until the opportunity is lost
Don't beeee like the rich man tell me
Do not act like the rich man in the story
Lazeahr laid there and kept beggingon begging
Lazarus lay there begging
Tell me when that rich man died he lifted up his eyes
When the rich man died, he looked up
You know what,
Expressing confidence in what was just said
That when he prayed but don′t you know he's prayer was too late
His prayer was too late
That′s why I like to take time out to
Explaining why they want to warn people
Tel you Don't you wait till it′s to late
They are instructing the listener not to delay
Don't wait till they roll you down the aisle
Do not wait until your funeral
When you tongue been glued to the rooft of you mouth
When you are unable to speak
And you heart don′t stopped Beating pumping blood from vain to another
When you are dead
Somebody don′t looked down on you
Someone looked at you disapprovingly
And called you name but you didn't answe
You did not respond
Don't let it
Do not allow it
Don't let it be a little too late before you pray
Do not delay talking to God
Umhm
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Writer(s): Lee Williams
Contributed by Jacob K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.