I Will Wait for You
Matt Monro Lyrics
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For a thousand summers I will wait for you
Till you're back beside me, till I'm holding you
Till I hear you sigh here in my arms
Anywhere you wander, anywhere you go
Every day remember how I love you so
In your heart believe what in my heart I know
The clock will tick away the hours one by one
Then the time will come when all the waiting's done
The time when you return and find me here and run
Straight to my waiting arms
If it takes forever I will wait for you
For a thousand summers I will wait for you
Till you're here beside me, till I'm touching you
And forevermore sharing your love
These lyrics express the singer's unwavering love for someone, promising to wait for them no matter how long it takes. The phrase "If it takes forever" suggests that the singer understands the possibility of a long separation from their loved one, but that they are willing to endure it. The repetition of "I will wait for you" reinforces this dedication, as does the image of waiting for "a thousand summers." The idea of waiting until they can be together physically is also emphasized in the lines "Till you're back beside me, till I'm holding you, Till I hear you sigh here in my arms." The singer is longing for the day when they can be reunited and hold their loved one close.
The second half of the song is a message to the person who is being waited for, telling them to "remember how I love you so" and to "believe what in my heart I know" - that they will always love them and wait for them. The final lines describe the moment when the wait will finally be over, and the person being waited for returns to the arms of the singer.
Overall, these lyrics are a testament to the power of love and the lengths that people will go to for those they care about. Whether it's waiting for a long time or simply holding on to hope, the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
If it takes forever I will wait for you
No matter how long it takes, I'll hold on for you
For a thousand summers I will wait for you
Even if it takes a lifetime of seasons, I'll still wait for you
Till you're back beside me, till I'm holding you
Until I have you in my embrace, and feel you close by my side
Till I hear you sigh here in my arms
Until I hear your gentle breath as you relax in my embrace
Anywhere you wander, anywhere you go
No matter where you go or what you do
Every day remember how I love you so
Remember each day, the intensity of my love for you
In your heart believe what in my heart I know
Trust that what I feel in my heart for you is genuine
That forevermore I will wait for you
I will hold on to you for all eternity
The clock will tick away the hours one by one
As time goes on, each second passes by
Then the time will come when all the waiting's done
The moment will arrive when my waiting is over
The time when you return and find me here and run
The moment when you come back to find me, and sprint to my arms
Straight to my waiting arms
Without hesitation, you'll come to me as I await your arrival
Till you're here beside me, till I'm touching you
Until we're reunited, and I'm once again holding you close
And forevermore sharing your love
And forever, we'll share love that can never be broken
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: Jacques Demy, Michel Jean Legrand, Norman Gimbel
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Jim Hunter
on Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
looked for this one for a long time, he's the best.