Reilly was born in Glasgow. Her early career included singing with the Scottish Jazz Funk band Cado Belle. In 1992, she issued her debut solo album "Echoes", from which the singles "Everytime We Touch", "Tears in the Rain" and "Wait" were the most successful ones, followed by "Midnight Sun" in 1993, "Elena" in 1996, "Starcrossed" in 2000, "Save it for a Rainy Day" in 2003 and "Rowan" in 2006.
In 2006, a Eurodance-styled cover of Maggie's "Every time We Touch" by the German trio Cascada became a world-wide hit.
She has also worked with many others including Mike Batt (on his "The Hunting of the Snark" album), Jack Bruce, Dave Greenfield & Jan-Jacques Burnel, Lesiëm, Ralph McTell, Simon Nicol (of Fairport Convention), Runrig, The Sisters of Mercy and Smokie.
Wait
Maggie Reilly Lyrics
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and whispering your name,
Wonder where you are tonight
and do you feel the same,
letting my thoughts fly to where
you might be,
Sharing the secret that took you from me..
Heart is beating faster with
Try to ease this loneliness
I'm missing you so much
I'm with you when sleep comes
I find you in dreams
But wake to confusion
It's not as it seems
I´m waiting for you,
those words I still hear you say,
But it seems like a lifetime
since you went away,
These chains round my heart
and they´ll just won't let me feel,
Until you return I will never be free,
I hear you call - wait for me.
Do you still remember by the ocean,
Oh so blue,
As I looked into your eyes,
you said that you´ll be true,
The promises made
as we walked on the beach,
Like the moon and the stars
now so far out of reach.
I'm waiting for you
those words I still hear you say
But it seems like a lifetime
since you went away,
There's chains round my heart
and they just won't let me be
Until you return
I will never be free
I hear you call - Wait for me
Lying in my bed alone
and whispering your name
Wonder where you are tonight
and do you feel the same
Letting my thoughts fly
to where you might be
Sharing the secret
that took you from me
I'm waiting for you
Those words I still hear you say
but it seems like a lifetime
since you went away
There's chains round my heart
and they just won't let me be
Until you return
I will never be free
I hear you call - Wait for me
I'm waiting for you
Because it's all I can do
But it seems all my life
I've been waiting for you
This ache in my heart
You know it won't let me be
Until you return
I will never be free
Still I can hear - Wait for me
I'm waiting for you
Those words I still hear you say
But it seems like a lifetime
Since you went away
There's chains round my heart
And they just won't let me be
Until you return
I will never be free
I hear you call - Wait for me
The lyrics to "Wait" by Maggie Reilly portray the feelings of loneliness and desperation that come with missing someone deeply. The singer is lying in bed alone, whispering the name of their loved one, wondering where they could be and whether they feel the same. The memories and promises made in a happier time are now distant, and the singer is trapped in a cycle of waiting and hoping for a return.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this longing and the feeling of being bound by the chains of heartbreak. The singer can't be truly free until the loved one returns, and the call to "wait for me" echoes in their mind.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of dreams and the hope that they bring. The singer finds solace in the dreams where they can be with their loved one again, but the reality of waking up to loneliness and confusion is painful. This contrast emphasizes the dichotomy between what was and what is now.
In conclusion, "Wait" by Maggie Reilly is a poignant song about the feelings of longing and heartbreak that come with missing someone deeply. The lyrics evoke a sense of desperation and highlight the idea that one can't truly move on until their loved one returns.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying in my bed alone and whispering your name
As I lay in bed all by myself, I whisper your name longing for your presence.
Wonder where you are tonight and do you feel the same
I wonder where you are tonight and if you miss me just like I miss you.
Letting my thoughts fly to where you might be, Sharing the secret that took you from me..
I allow my thoughts to wander to where you are, while I painfully reflect on the secret that caused you to leave me.
I'm waiting for you, Those words I still hear you say, but it seems like a lifetime since you went away, There's chains round my heart and they just won't let me be, Until you return I will never be free, I hear you call - Wait for me
I am waiting for you with an ache in my heart, just like when you said you'd be back, but it seems too long since you went away. I feel restrained by the pain and heartache, and I won't be able to break free of it until you return. I can still hear you call out to me saying 'wait for me'.
Heart is beating faster with the memory of your touch, Try to ease this loneliness I'm missing you so much
My heart races with memories of your touch, as I desperately try to ease this sense of loneliness that I feel in your absence.
I'm with you when sleep comes, I find you in dreams, But wake to confusion, It's not as it seems
When I sleep, I am with you, finding you in my dreams, but when I wake, I am left with confusion and disappointment, as it's not really you that I wake up to.
Do you still remember by the ocean, Oh so blue, As I looked into your eyes, you said that you´ll be true, The promises made as we walked on the beach, Like the moon and the stars now so far out of reach
Do you still remember our time together by the blue ocean, when you looked into my eyes and promised that you'd be true? We made promises to each other as we strolled on the beach, now feeling like distant memories as unattainable as the moon and the stars.
I'm waiting for you Because it's all I can do But it seems all my life I've been waiting for you This ache in my heart You know it won't let me be Until you return I will never be free Still I can hear - Wait for me
I'm waiting for you because that's all I can do. It feels like I've always been waiting for you, and this ache in my heart won't let me be at ease until you return. It's like I can still hear your voice calling out to me saying 'wait for me'.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREAS SEIBOLD, GAVIN HODGSON, MAGGIE REILLY, STUART MACKILLOP
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@AretiFani
Her voice is so silky and soothing! One of those rare voices that have a healing effect!
@lorhen934
These aren t songs they are masterpieces. I love her voice ❤❤❤
@MrGibo2000
One of the most Spectacular Vocalists I've ever heard. Why did she never become a Superstar?
@kola100
To me, she is !
@gorofayter
@@kola100 1992?!
@forth2the90s9
@@kola100 She is! How many so-called "superstars" possess such a voice?
I know, the answer is embarassing... :D
@sergiodavid5025
La gente no sabe lo que es una buena voz
@samppaankka2197
It's a mystery.
@martinnadasky3859
This lady don't need comment, she is perfect and her voice helped , she is Miracle
@jamessullivan6583
Don't know how I missed her back in the 90's, but this lady is a Super Star. Her voice has love power.