The Waiting
M. Schwartz Lyrics

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I've been feeling
Something's missing
Something I've been waiting for
What are you waiting for
Shouldn't you already know
Because
You're what you're waiting for
What are you waiting for

What What
What What
I I I I
What What
What What
I I I I
Please go
Please go
Please go
Please go
Please go
Please go
Please go
Please go
I
What are you waiting for
Please go
Please go
Please go

Please go
I

Overall Meaning

In M. Schwartz's The Waiting, the singer expresses a sense of longing and emptiness by stating that something is missing in their life, and that they have been waiting for it. The singer then challenges the listener by asking "What are you waiting for?" suggesting that they already possess what they are seeking. It is as if the singer is urging the listener to act on their desires and not wait any longer. The repetition of "What" and "I" throughout the song adds emphasis to the questions and statements posed by the singer, making the song a powerful and introspective anthem.

By repeatedly urging the listener to go, the singer seems to be suggesting that they take action and go after what they want. The song can be interpreted as a call to action, encouraging listeners to stop waiting for something to happen and take control of their own lives. The ambiguous nature of the lyrics allows for multiple interpretations, but the overall message remains the same: don't wait for something to happen, make it happen.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been feeling
I've been experiencing a certain feeling

Something's missing
There's something absent that I'm looking for

Something I've been waiting for
It's something I've been anticipating for a while

What are you waiting for
Why haven't you taken action yet?

Shouldn't you already know
You should have the answer already

Because
I have a reason for asking

You're what you're waiting for
You are the solution to the problem

What are you waiting for
Why are you hesitating?

What What
What's the hold up?

What What
Please tell me

I I I I
I want to know