If You Wait
London Grammar/London Grammar Lyrics
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Brother, drop your bag at once
From the air to the people
A mass to take you on
From a clock to the past
A future that I own
And to find just one other
Seems to be the goal of everyone
I believed I could take you on
We would drink, we would dance
And you would watch me whenever you want
And can you give me, everything
Everything, everything
'Cause I can't give you anything
And if you wait, if you wait
I will trust in time that we will meet again
If you wait
If letters spell out words, son
You chose to put them in order, didn't you
From the meaning, the moment you tried to take me on
From the air to the room a bed that I own
And can you give me everything,
Everything, everything
'Cause I can't give you anything
And if you wait, if you wait
I will trust in time that we will meet again
If you wait
I will trust in time that we will meet again
London Grammar's song If You Wait contains hauntingly beautiful lyrics that speak about longing, the passage of time, and the hope of reconnecting with someone special. The first verse begins with the line: "To treasure gold is fun, brother, drop your bag at once." This implies that material possessions are ultimately meaningless and urges the listener to prioritize more important things in life, like relationships. The next few lines describe a journey of sorts, "From the air to the people" and "From a clock to the past." This highlights the idea of a journey through time and space, and perhaps the memories that come along with it. The singer then speaks of trying to find someone special but feeling alone in their journey. The chorus is a plea for that person to return, with the singer admitting their own shortcomings and inability to give that person everything they want.
The next verse continues with a play on words, "If letters spell out words, son, you chose to put them in order, didn't you?" The use of the word "son" implies a sort of paternal guidance in figuring out life's puzzles. The following lines again focus on memories, specifically a memory of being "tried to be taken on." The third verse reiterates the singer's desire to reunite with the person they are addressing in the song. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a person searching for meaning and connection, willing to wait for that connection to have a chance of forming.
Line by Line Meaning
To treasure gold is fun
It's enjoyable to cherish material possessions like gold
Brother, drop your bag at once
Stop carrying unnecessary baggage, let go of your burdens
From the air to the people
From the abstract to the concrete, from a distant idea to the masses
A mass to take you on
A collective force to challenge and overcome obstacles
From a clock to the past
From a specific moment in time to historical events
A future that I own
A sense of control and ownership over one's own destiny
And to find just one other
The pursuit of finding that special someone, a soulmate
Seems to be the goal of everyone
The universal desire to find companionship and love
From the search to the hurt
The journey to finding love can be painful and challenging
I believed I could take you on
I thought I was strong enough to face the challenges of love
We would drink, we would dance
Sharing enjoyable moments together
And you would watch me whenever you want
I wanted to be desired by the person I love
And can you give me everything
Can you provide me with all the love and support I need?
Cause I can't give you anything
I feel powerless and unable to give what you deserve in return
If you wait, if you wait
If we have patience and allow time to pass
I will trust in time that we will meet again
I believe that fate will bring us together again
If letters spell out words, son
If we break things down to their basic components
You chose to put them in order, didn't you
You intentionally arranged things a certain way
From the meaning, the moment you tried to take me on
From the significance of the moment when you pursued me romantically
From the air to the room a bed that I own
From the abstract idea of love to the personal and intimate experience of it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hannah Felicity May Reid
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To treasure gold is fun
Brother, drop your bag at once
From the air to the people
A mass to take you on
From the clock to the past
A future that I own
And to find just one other
Seems to be the goal of everyone
From the search to the hurt
I believed I could take you on
We would drink, we would dance
And you would watch me whenever you want
And can you give me, everything
Everything, everything
Cos I can’t give you anything
And if you wait, if you wait
I will trust in time that we will meet again
If you wait
If letters spell out words, son
You chose to put them in order, didn’t you
From the meaning, the moment you tried to take me on
From the air to the room A bed that I own
And can you give me everything,
Everything, everything
Cos I can’t give you anything
And if you wait, if you wait I will trust in time that we will meet again
If you wait
I will trust in time that we will meet again
@vagabondheart8910
This was my husband's favourite song when he died, 3 years ago today. I played it at his funeral. I'm playing it again today and weeping my soul out.
@samleyton5316
So sorry for your lost 🙏❤️
@TanWam
He’ll always be with you.
@mamelucoderribado
I sincerely wish you all the best. You will meet again
@nextpage3535
Lots of love! <3
@gowanusgirl
If that's what comforts you, by all means.
@isaacmr.trumpetmanbobonis
Anyone here after the new show Fate: The Winx Saga?
@muslim7998
Meee
@felixkorasare2633
Meeeeeeee
@Peterdamus
Heard them on KEXP a long time ago. But I guess you could say Fate brought me back haha.